Spring 2023 (February 1st  - May 11th)

 

Location: Jules is tutoring for MATH410 six hours per week in person at the Math Dept. Tutoring Room  - Math 0203 (M/Tu/Wed) and 3 hours per week via zoom.

 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY
9 am - 10 am          
10 am - 11 am   Jules Metcalf-Burton Math 410      
11 am - 12 pm   Jules Metcalf-Burton Math 410      
12 pm - 1 pm          
1 pm - 2 pm  

 

     
2 pm - 3 pm          
3 pm - 4 pm    

Jules Metcalf-Burton Math 410

   
4 pm - 5 pm Jules Metcalf-Burton Math 410   Jules Metcalf-Burton Math 410    

 

COURSE

 

APPROVAL STATUS

AOSC447   Yes
AOSC630   Yes
AREC422   Yes
BIOE372   No
BIOE464   Yes
BIOM601   Yes
BMGT430   Yes
BMGT444   Yes
BMGT452   No
CHBE410 for STAT400   Yes
CMSC320   No
CMSC421   Yes
CMSC422   Yes
ECON424   Yes
ENCH476 for STAT400   Yes
ENME392   No
EPIB 650   No
EPIB 651   Yes
EPIB300   No
EPIB301   Yes
EPIB463   No
GEOG432   Yes
GEOG472   Yes
GEOG473   Yes
HACS408V   Yes
INST314   No (too similar to STAT401 and STAT430)
INST414   No
INST447   No
MATH424   Yes
STAT426   Yes

Is grad school (math, applied math, or statistics) right for me?

Generally, there are several things to consider.  Do you enjoy math and are getting excellent grades (mostly grades of A) in rigorous upper-level math courses, such as MATH410, STAT410, and perhaps a couple of graduate courses?  Is your overall GPA reasonable (at least a 3.0)?  Do you enjoy getting involved in research? Graduate programs (particularly Ph.D. programs) are looking for students who can succeed in graduate-level courses and research, so do seek out these opportunities if you enjoy them.

For information regarding which of our courses you might consider if you are interested in grad school, please see:https://www-math.umd.edu/undergraduate/departmental-course-pages/offered-courses.html

For information regarding research opportunities with the department, please see: https://www-math.umd.edu/undergraduate-research.html

What is the timeline for application?

Typically, students start the application process in the fall semester of their senior year in college, after having studied for the subject GRE during the summer.  To get into top 10 grad schools, you will want a score over 800, maybe even higher, on the Math subject test. To get into top 40 grad schools, above 600.  However, don't be disheartened if you end up in, say, the 25th percentile. This is not like the SATs. It's the 25th percentile of a select group who are applying to good grad schools in mathematics.

For more information on GRE, including test dates and locations, please see: https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/subject-tests/register.html

Students will also need to be able to secure favorable recommendation letters from faculty members. 

Finally, note that not all graduate programs require the GRE.  For example, master's programs may not.  In fact, each graduate program will have its own specific requirements (GRE scores, application deadlines, etc).  For the most accurate information, students should consult the grad programs they are interested in applying.

Should I apply to a Master's program or Ph.D. program?

Students interested in pursuing a career in research typically apply to Ph.D. programs.  If admitted, they are usually supported financially by the program, receiving stipends in exchange of teaching loads.  Admission to Ph.D. programs are extremely competitive.  Ph.D. programs usually last 5 or more years. 

Students interested in industry typically apply to Master's programs.  However, many grad schools do not offer terminal master's programs.  Also, Master's programs typically do not provide financial support.  Master's programs usually last 2 years. 

I goofed during my first two years in college and as a result, my GPA is not close to 3.0.  Is grad school out of the question for me?

If you have since "turned a new leaf" academically, you could consider applying to non-degree-seeking graduate programs to see if you can re-establish yourself academically.  Here at UMD, non-degree-seeking graduate students are called Special Advanced Students.  Alternatively, you could apply for admission to a master's program to build up credentials for a Ph.D program. 

Which grad schools should I apply to?

This can depend on a number of factors, including your grades, your research experience, your GRE score, and your area of interest.  You could consult with a faculty member whose expertise matches with your area of interest.  For a list of faculty members and their areas of expertise, please see:https://www-math.umd.edu/people/faculty.html

I'm Interested in graduate school but not in math, what should I do?

We encourage you to contact faculty members of the relevant departments. 

The Mathematics Department is happy to support math majors that present results of their research in research conferences. Funds are distributed on a competitive basis. No deadlines are associated with this program. Students who have posters or oral presentations accepted in research conferences are welcomed to contact the undergraduate chair with requests for support. Funded projects include:

October 2018: Siri Neerchal, AISC Conference, UNC Greensboro

December 2018: Uro Lyi, Winter Simulation Conference 2018, Gothenburg, Sweden

December 2018-January 2019: Tanay Wakhare, Laboratoire des Signaux et Systèmes, Paris-Sud Orsay, France

January 2019: April Nellis, Joint Mathematical Meeting, Baltimore

The STICs program (https://stics.umd.edu/) helps students lead their own courses under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

Spring 2019

MATH299CMathematics & Classical Music
Siri Neerchal (facilitator); Niranjan Ramachandran (faculty advisor)

MATH299M Visualization Through Mathematica
Ajeet Gary, Vlad Dobrin, Devanshu Tamot (facilitators); Goldman, William (faculty advisor)

MATH299N The Mathematics of Ramanujan
Aaron Benda, Tanay Wakhare (facilitators); Lawrence Washington (faculty advisor)

MATH299O Algorithms and Probability in Board Games with a Focusof Bridge
Hakan Berk (facilitator); Lawrence Washington (faculty advisor)

MATH299T Homotopy Type Theory
Prinz, Jacob (facilitator); Sarah Yeakel (faculty advisor)

Fall 2018

MATH299C Mathematics & Classical Music
Siri Neerchal (facilitator); Niranjan Ramachandran (faculty advisor)

MATH299M Visualization through Mathematica
Ajeet Gary (facilitator); William Goldman (faculty advisor)

MATH299P Proofs from The Book
Tanay Wakhare, Erik Metz (facilitators); Lawrence Washington (faculty advisor)

Spring 2018

MATH299N The Mathematics of Ramanujan
Tanay Wakhare, Aaron Benda (facilitators); Lawrence Washington (faculty advisor)

Fall 2017

MATH299N Number Theory Seminar
Erik Metz, Tanay Wakhare (facilitators); Lawrence Washington (faculty advisor)