[Blindmath] Introduction

[Ryan Thomas]

Hey Justin,

   I'm a forestry, economics and math major at Northern Arizona
University and I too like some applied math.  Stats has never been my
forte, but most environmental science requires biometrics and other
statistical analysis so I guess I'd better deal.  I particulalry like
Microecon which may be something you want to look into.  It uses some
really cool methods to determine current versus future values, profit
margins, maximization and there are some really cool uses of calculus
in making some market graphs.  So micro is something I'd encourage you
to look into.  Taking a differential equations course is cool too
because it will talk about many uses of applied math and force you to
come up with methods of modeling and such.  Linear algebra will do the
same thing and luckily they're most likely required for your major
anyway.  Good luck.

Sincerely,
   Ryan

On 6/16/10, qubit <lauraeaves at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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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