MS field guide
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematical structures, uncertainty, modeling, inference, and quantitative methods.
This guide is a broad starting point. Department names and research boundaries vary by institution.
What this area covers
Mathematics and statistics develop ways to reason about structure, change, uncertainty, and evidence. Their methods support research across nearly every STEM area.
Calls may be sparse and highly specific. A tight research statement and clear method match usually beat a broad keyword spray.
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Topics to explore
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Pure mathematics
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Applied mathematics
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Probability
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Statistics
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Operations research
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Scientific computing