Which Field Do You Consider Your Main Area of Expertise?

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The discussion revolves around a poll created to categorize participants by their academic or professional fields, including options like Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Science. Participants express their affiliations, with many identifying with multiple disciplines, such as math and physics or engineering and physics. There is curiosity about those who might not fit into any listed category, with some participants sharing their diverse backgrounds in technology, data networks, and other fields. The conversation also touches on the terminology used in mathematics, such as "groups," "rings," and "fields," with participants questioning the relevance of these terms. Overall, the thread highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the participants' work and the challenges of categorizing diverse academic backgrounds.

What is your main field?

  • Biology

    Votes: 2 2.7%

  • Chemistry

    Votes: 4 5.5%

  • Computer Science

    Votes: 4 5.5%

  • Engineering

    Votes: 17 23.3%

  • Mathematics

    Votes: 10 13.7%

  • Other Natural Sciences

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Physics

    Votes: 28 38.4%

  • Social Science

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • None of the Above

    Votes: 8 11.0%
  • Total voters
    73
  • Poll closed .
  • #31
redargon said:
come on engineers, we're almost up to the number of physicists.

I have degrees in engineering and physics so I could vote either way. Let the bribing begin!
 
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  • #32
I also don't knw to vote for which!:-phmmm...maybe none is the best answer for me.


Tom Mattson said:
I have degrees in engineering and physics so I could vote either way. Let the bribing begin!

But you're a mathematician:rolleyes:
 
  • #33
redargon said:
come on engineers, we're almost up to the number of physicists.

I'm a computer engineer. I clicked for the Computer science. I should have voted for the Engineering and got the bribe.
 
  • #34
I don't really qualify for the poll. I teach English in Korea with my B.Sc. in physics and B.A. in music. Good at everything, great at nothing kind of person.
 
  • #35
Lisa! said:
But you're a mathematician:rolleyes:

Not by training I'm not. I have a BS in Engineering and and MS in Physics.
 

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