Recent content by sara.w

To the OP: I just finished a course in differential geometry and we studied the text Geometrical Methods of Mathematical Physics (Bernard Schutz). One thing to note from that book is that it is written from more of a physics background than a math background as he is not always very careful in...

To Locrian, If I choose to go into data science, but not with the intent to be an actuary, can I do so without a masters degree? Or would it be pertinent to get a masters before entering the work force? This is good to know. Calculus is not my favorite thing ever, but it's not a problem for me.

I just logged onto a computer at the university and it has R, but not SQL or SAS. It also has Maple16 which I will be using next year in ODE's and MATLAB if it's worth playing around with those as well. That would be great if you could do that so I can get started on some projects.

I am quite familiar with python and its libraries as I did a project in image manipulation in it with my intro class. I haven't touched C yet but I do have friends in the computer science department that can point me in the right direction with learning C and its variants. As for the data...

Thanks for the insight, that makes a lot of sense. Is there a specific language that would be especially beneficial to practice in? Also, do you know what kind of summer jobs that would count towards applicabe experience in the math/stats/data analysis field?

To StatGuy2000, 1. I have taken two introductory programming classes. We programmed in Java so I would say I have a basic knowledge of programming. 2. I have not taken any courses in statistics 3. I have quite a few classes in economics, I am enrolled in a Money and Banking class next semester...

With regards to power engineering, my dad holds a second class steam engineering ticket and worked as a shift engineer for over 10 years before starting his own business. I brought up the idea of power engineering with him after I graduate, and he was saying that it involves shift work for a...

Actuarial work seems to come up quite often. Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is it relies very heavily on calculus and statistics, and it would be the type of job where you are chained to a desk. And by the way, I am Canadian.

Hi guys, I'm at the tail end of my BSc degree major in math, minor in physics and I am considering grad school in mathematical physics. I am looking for input on career prospects with a BSc in Math vs. MSc in Mathematical Physics. I am also wondering about entry level positions that one could...

Hi guys, I'm a university student finishing up my Bachelor of science major in math and minor in physics. Some of my favorite lectures are when we arrive at physical results by methods of pure math. I really enjoy the rigor and organization of the mathematical language and the physical beauty...