<p>i was wondering what the likelihood is that an applied mathematician, with a phD, gets to work on physics or engineering problems as a career. especially how likely it is for them to get hired int he aerospace industry as i figure that they prefer aerosapce and mech E grads</p>
<p>unrelated question: if i didnt like my REU in physics this past summer does it means that I wont like reserach in grad school in other subjects like math and engineering as well?</p>
<p>wow, no responeses at all!?</p>
<p>wait a bit</p>
<p>not necessarily MobiusFrost. Although I'm not the most credible source of information, I've talked to many scientists about their occupations and research experiences. Many physicists I know would absolutely hate to be doing research on say.. ecological problems, so not liking a particular experience shouldn't necessarily indicate that the field as a whole isn't good for you. I think it's MORE important to ask yourself what you didn't like about your particular REU. Were your mentors lazy/ domineering? Did you find that your involvement in the project wasn't as you expected?<br>
If you were simply uninterested in the research process, though, that's something else..</p>
<p>i guess the main reason i didnt like it was because i hate working with computers and figuring out whats wrong with them was slowing down our progress with the research</p>
<p>i dunno. my advisor said that that complaint indicates that im not cut out for research. but the prof i did research with said taht i have what it takes to succeed</p>
<p>so does anyone know how many applied mathematicians work in aerospace, and if so, are they able to not do the 'hands-on' work?</p>
<p>Engineering research is hands-on, is that what you want?</p>
<p>Applied math majors can do engineering work if they want, but their degree will not preclude them from doing the hands-on part as well.</p>
<p>I would suspect most applied math majors get MS is engineering if they want to pursue engineering projects.</p>
<p>I love engineering and enjoying process modeling and design, but I hate computers. An applied maths degree is versitile enough that you could find yourself doing a number of things.</p>
<p>does anyone know about job availability in government and industrial research companies? (the ones that model fluid mechanics, for example)</p>
<p>it seems interesting to me as they get to model aircraft and such, but dont have to work as engineers, who i heard mostly work on project management and reviewing other peoples' work, not really doing applied math</p>
<p>Every time somebody says they hate computers, I cry a single tear and die a little inside. Especially when the person is a math / cs / physical science major. That's just really... sort of sad. :(</p>