Which Degree is Better: Micromass or Kevin_Axion?

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The forum discussion centers on the debate between pursuing an undergraduate degree in Pure Mathematics versus Electrical Engineering, with participants expressing their preferences based on factors such as employability, enjoyment, and research prospects. While many participants advocate for Pure Mathematics, citing its intellectual appeal, others argue for Electrical Engineering due to its practical applications and depth in physics. The conversation humorously highlights the desire for cookies as an incentive for voting, ultimately revealing a strong preference for Electrical Engineering among some users, while others remain loyal to Pure Mathematics.

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Which One is the Best for Undergraduate (Micro vs KA)

  • Pure Mathematics

    Votes: 15 48.4%

  • Chemical Engineering

    Votes: 2 6.5%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Votes: 3 9.7%

  • Electrical Engineering

    Votes: 11 35.5%
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Settle a debate me and micromass have been having recently, it's simple, pure math or engineering for an undergraduate degree. Consider all factors including employability, enjoyability, research prospects, interest, depth, applicability etc.
 
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Everybody who votes for pure math gets free cookies! :biggrin:
 
Given the same educational experience, the person makes the difference in every factor you mention for each of the listed fields.

Were I to vote though, I would of course pick everybody's favourite; Electrical Engineering.
 
Physics rules all.
 
Where is physics? Or are you just competing for second place?
 
Haha, I know physics would get number one here and I don't really want that data. It looks like Micro is winning :(.
 
I am starting a write in campaign for physics.
 
I voted for the cookies. I mean, Pure Mathematics.
 
Everyone knows EE is the right answer. We don't need polls to find that out :)
 
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I voted for pure mathematics even though as Oscar Wilde said, mathematics is rarely pure and never simple.
 
  • #11
I voted for math. Where are my cookies?
 
  • #12
I vote pure math, but then, I'm prejudiced, since I chose that route and enjoyed it very much! :smile:
(And I want cookies!)
 
  • #13
micromass said:
Everybody who votes for pure math gets free cookies! :biggrin:

Well played, MM, well played. You're on my radar now. :wink:
 
  • #14
eh, it depends. electrical is pretty mathy, but it doesn't really kick in until graduate level work. i'd expect chemE to be using a good deal of control theory like EE, but you'd need a lot more mechanical knowledge, like thermo. i suspect ME to have more mathy applications that are tied to newer techniques that are relatively cheap and powerful now, like GPU programming. if you're interested in applied math, then pure math may not equip you with practical design experience, knowing where to make the tradeoffs between perfection and good enough.
 
  • #15
No Engineering Physics? Okay, EE is close enough.
 
  • #16
I vote for Applied Mathematics degree.
 
  • #17
Err...I am a Computer Engineering Major. Since it was not up I thought about EE and PM. Computer Engineering is similar to EE but there is a reason why I chose not to major in EE. I also did it for the cookies so PM it is. x)

Cookies please :)
 

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