[Blindmath] Introduction

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Hi Justin! -- great to meet another math major. I was a math major, but that 
was back in the 80s.  I got my degrees in math and computer science and got 
a software development job.
You say you like statistics. Immediately when I hear that I think of all the 
complaints I hear on this list about statistics packages not being very 
accessible.  Perhaps if enough people pound on it, this will change.
I personally always detested statistics -- I was a pure math major who loved 
theory and proofs.  I know, the eternal battle between pure and applied 
math...*smile* I thought of all the jokes about statisticians trying to use 
math to "bend" the truth rather than discover it.
But don't worry -- I have an open mind...*smile*

Anyway, good luck in your major.
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Salisbury, Justin Mark" <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
To: <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:36 PM
Subject: [Blindmath] Introduction


Hello,

    I am a new member to this list, and I would like to meet the rest of you 
who are on it.  I am a math major at East Carolina University, and I'm very 
much interested in applied math.  I am trying to figure out the perfect 
field for myself to enter.  I'm thinking that statistics might be it, but I 
also like economics quite a bit, too.  I'm thinking about getting a PhD and 
teaching applied math at the college level.  Does anyone have any thoughts 
for me about avenues to explore in applied math or career options for 
someone with math skills?  I am curious about engineering, and I am also on 
the science and engineering division's mailing list.  Anyone who would like 
to talk to me about careers in applied math, please respond!

Thank you!

Justin


Justin M. Salisbury
Undergraduate Student
The University Honors Program
East Carolina University
salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought 
without accepting it."    -Aristotle
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