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2. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 2 Focused Research Areas at IIT We are the mathematics department, and we concentrate on Applied Analysis — dynamical systems, partial differential equations, approximation Discrete Applied Mathematics — graph theory, combinatorics, coding theory Computational Mathematics — solving mathematics problems by computer Stochastics — incorporating randomness

3. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 3 We Make Mathematics Work To solve problems in Ocean and climate modeling Financial risk management Materials science Biology and life sciences Communication networks Computer Graphics

4. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 4 Graduate Programs at IIT M.S. in Applied Mathematics — 32 credit hours, usually takes 2 years to finish Master of Mathematical Finance — joint program with IIT’s Business School, usually takes 1.5 years Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics — 84 credit hours, takes 5 years with a bachelor degree Ph. D. in Collegiate Mathematics Education — jointly with Department of Mathematics and Science Education, designed for people who teach or will teach mathematics in colleges

5. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 5 What We Offer Small classes facilitating faculty mentoring Interdisciplinary curriculum Internationally recognized research programs Financial aid on a competitive basis Special packages for domestic and students from underrepresented groups Summer internships and research opportunities Financial support for conference attendance A vibrant, cosmopolitan city

6. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 6 Financial Support for Graduate Students Approximately 4 new TA positions each year — provide full tuition and fees + competitive stipend RA positions — the same coverage as TAs Research Scholarship — provide tuition and stipend for the first year without teaching duties Meriit Scholarship for Part-time Students — up to 50% tuition discount based on undergraduate GPA

7. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 7 Life is good as a mathematician You have to work…

8. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 8 Life is good as a mathematician And love your work!

9. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 9 Life is good as a mathematician But there’s conferences in interesting places Victoria, Canada Bertinoro, Italy

10. Applied Mathematics http://math.iit.edu/ 10 Life is good as a mathematician And plenty of time to smell the flowers along the way. Brickyard Garden, 6151 S. Woodlawn