Applied mathematics is a branch of mathematics that concerns itself with mathematical methods that are typically used in science, engineering, business, and industry. Thus, "applied mathematics" is a mathematical science with specialized knowledge. The term "applied mathematics" also describes the professional specialty in which mathematicians work on practical problems; as a profession focused on practical problems, applied mathematics focuses on the formulation and study of mathematical models. In the past, practical applications have motivated the development of mathematical theories, which then became the subject of study in pure mathematics, where mathematics is developed primarily for its own sake. Thus, the activity of applied mathematics is vitally connected with research in pure mathematics.
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A career in applied mathematics isn't just about crunching numbers. It's a career that uses mathematics to solve problems in the environment of your choice. A surprising variety of career opportunities are open to people with mathematical talent and training – mathematics and computational science are utilized in almost every discipline of science, engineering, industry, and technology. New application areas are discovered constantly and older techniques are applied in new ways and in emerging fields. Industry relies on applied mathematics and computational science for the design and optimization of products such as aircraft, automobiles, textiles, computers, communication systems, and prescription drugs; processes such as supply chains, logistics, and scheduling; and a wide range of other products and services.
Many different types of organizations, from governmental research organizations to independent consultants, hire mathematicians and computational scientists. Experience gained through internships and work-study opportunities can help you determine personal preferences in a workplace, such as an organization’s size, whether you prefer working for a non-profit or for-profit company, whether you prefer to work independently or on a team, and how much customer contact you prefer to have. View More
