How to find a grad program by area of interest (math)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding graduate programs in mathematics based on specific research interests. Participants explore various resources and strategies for identifying suitable programs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about websites that allow searching for math graduate schools by specific research interests.
  • Another participant suggests a ranking site that categorizes graduate schools by specialty, noting its limitations and expressing uncertainty about the rankings' accuracy.
  • A different participant questions the necessity of a website, proposing that consulting an advisor might be a better approach.
  • A later reply acknowledges the suggestion and reflects on the participant's own experience, indicating a lack of recent contact with academic advisors and considering reaching out to former professors instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the best method for finding graduate programs, with differing opinions on the usefulness of websites versus personal academic contacts.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with current academic resources and the relevance of personal connections in identifying suitable programs.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking graduate programs in mathematics, particularly those interested in aligning their search with specific research interests.

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Apart from Google, is there a site that offers the ability to search for (math) grad schools by specific research interests?
 
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Why do you want a site? Wouldn't it better to talk to your advisor?
 
Thanks for the link.

I've been out of school for several years. It didn't occur to me to ask my advisor. :blushing: I doubt he would know which schools have an active group in the field I'm interested in though I could ask former professors in that field. Thanks.
 

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