The Next Generation Scholars in Applied Mathematics (SAM) program funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), provides outstanding seniors and graduate students from low-income backgrounds with critical resources to earn a master’s degree in scientific computing and applied mathematics.
What is applied mathematics?
Applied mathematics is the branch of mathematics focused on solving real-world problems that arise in research and development across industry and academia. It begins by casting the questions in a mathematical framework (a “model”) and then uses various mathematical (and computational) tools to study the model. From that, we can make predictions, or infer some non-trivial properties of the real-life problem.
Applied mathematics draws on a range of mathematical tools commonly taught at the lower-division and upper division undergraduate level, such as ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra, probability theory, dynamical systems, numerical analysis, visualization, and many others. At the graduate level, applied mathematicians usually specialize in various sub-disciplines, including (but not limited to) mathematical finance, mathematical biology, control theory, fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, optimization, stochastic modeling, high-performance computing, and more.
Why pursue a graduate degree in Scientific Computing and Applied Mathematics?
The Next Generation Scholars in Applied Mathematics program
Become a part of the MESA Engineering Program
During their time in the Next Gen. SAM program, students are automatically enrolled in the MESA Engineering Program at the Baskin School of Engineering. MESA provides a variety of academic and personal support to encourage the academic success of aspiring engineering students many of whom are first in their family to attend college, or from family backgrounds of limited financial resources.
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For more information about the Next Generation Scholars in Applied Mathematics, contact:
Pascale Garaud
- Title
- Department Chair
- Department
- Applied Mathematics
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