I'd like to Pursue a Career related to chaos theory

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The discussion centers on the educational and career paths related to chaos theory and dynamical systems, particularly for someone with a BS in mathematics. The individual expresses a strong interest in pursuing further studies in dynamical systems, having already completed courses in partial differential equations (PDEs), ordinary differential equations (ODEs), and classical dynamics. They plan to take a dedicated course in dynamical systems next semester, which is a common trajectory for applied math majors. The conversation highlights that many physicists also engage with non-linear dynamics, emphasizing its relevance across disciplines. Various academic resources and programs related to dynamical systems are shared, reinforcing the importance of this field in both mathematics and physics.
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I have a BS in math and to think of it Chaos theory was why I got into this field to begin with.

Which educational/career path should i follow from now on?
 
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The closest analog I've seen, at least at my school, would be work on PDEs and dynamical systems.
 
http://www.cam.cornell.edu/Graduate/Courses/#dynamical"

http://www.math.umd.edu/research/dynamics/"

http://www.math.psu.edu/dynsys/"

http://www.math.sunysb.edu/dynamics/"

I am an applied math major, so those are all math programs. I'm strongly considering going into dynamics as well. I have taken PDEs, ODEs, classical dynamics, and have signed up for my first official "dynamical systems" class next semester. This is a pretty common route.

Many physicists study non-linear dynamics as well, for what it's worth. Both of my classical dynamics books contain entire chapters on chaos.

Not enough info for ya? http://www.dynamicalsystems.org/ap/pg/"
 
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union68 said:
http://www.cam.cornell.edu/Graduate/Courses/#dynamical"

http://www.math.umd.edu/research/dynamics/"

http://www.math.psu.edu/dynsys/"

http://www.math.sunysb.edu/dynamics/"

I am an applied math major, so those are all math programs. I'm strongly considering going into dynamics as well. I have taken PDEs, ODEs, classical dynamics, and have signed up for my first official "dynamical systems" class next semester. This is a pretty common route.

Many physicists study non-linear dynamics as well, for what it's worth. Both of my classical dynamics books contain entire chapters on chaos.

Not enough info for ya? http://www.dynamicalsystems.org/ap/pg/"

Thanks union68.
 
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