How To Write A Sop For Math Science

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My primary objective for pursuing admission to the University of Illinois’s M.S. Program in Mathematics is to broaden my foundational mathematical understanding, while simultaneously deepening and developing specialized field interests.

In 2016, I graduated from New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a minor in Physics. Being highly ambitious I completed my undergraduate degree with University Honors in only three years. Following graduation I extended my mathematical studies, enrolling at NYU as a non-degree graduate student.

My time at New York University has properly equipped me with both the analytical and computational skills necessary to continue my math education …show more content…

While these are seemingly divisive disciplines, I believe my sound understanding of foundational algebraic structures and the inherent interaction of numbers significantly strengthens my ability to apply mathematics in physical contexts. With its highly interdisciplinary character, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides strong training in both pure and applied math, thus making it the ideal institution to aid my specific academic pursuits.

When considering the future trajectory of my mathematical career, I have two main objectives for attending UIUC. The first is to expand my knowledge of Abstract Algebra; the second is to begin my research career in Mathematical Physics.

My introductory course in Abstract Algebra was a turning point in my journey as an aspiring mathematician. It was the first course that unified all of my previous mathematical knowledge, providing newfound insight and appreciation for the subject. One aspect of the curriculum that attracted me to UIUC was the graduate department’s sequence in Algebra. Although I have taken graduate level Algebra at NYU, I still believe there is room for additional growth. Thus far, the majority of my studies in Algebra have been fairly classical, only briefly touching upon more advanced topics. If admitted I intend to utilize UIUC’s extensive …show more content…

Nevertheless, I have had a substantial amount of in-class research experience, the most considerable being a final project in Introduction to Math Modeling. For this final project, I constructed a stochastic probabilistic model to analyze U.S. catastrophe insurance claims incurred from winter, wind, and thunderstorms. Utilizing Monte Carlo simulations, I developed a Poisson distribution to estimate the frequency of catastrophic events and a lognormal distribution to model the aggregate losses associated with each event. This final project culminated in an unpublished paper and presentation, earning me an A in the

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