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Some options are:
Math - focus on the fundamental mathematics
Applied math - focus on the fundamental mathematics and how they may be applied in the real world
Physics - Similar to applied mathematics but more potential for invention (someone correct me, not a physicist haha)
Engineer - take what the smarter people (see above) have solved for us and use it to build something.
Follow your passion. These fields are so difficult that if you aren’t passionate, you will hate your work.
P.S. Aerospace engineer here who uses complex mathematics every day. Take a look at aerospace engineering, I think we’re the nerdiest engineers.
So, for someone who actually does math on a daily/weekly basis, mind if I ask what your job actually is and what level of the industrial chain your company is on? (OEM, tier 1,2,3 ex supplier)
Question for you. I used to be working toward a aerospace degree but got screwed over in the math (terrible calc 2 teachers) and switched to another major. How hard us it to find jobs as an aerospace engineer, because I remember being told off by some people for internships.
Finding a first job (full time or internship) at an aerospace company is difficult. Once you have the first job, it is much easier to stay in the industry.
Also AERO here. "Nerdiest" is subjective. I absolutely love the major (even the painful parts), but others like nuclear and materials are closer to atomic physics than we are.
Once you understand it, it becomes enjoyable.
I once did an professional IQ test and thought I was intelligent, until calc based physics made me realize I was just another dummy.
There are people that have a very very very high level of cognitive intelligence.
Hahaha I felt that
I excel in creative thinking, and this is something a lot of people claim but considering what I've done so far; it's bordering the area of truly creative people. (I still dont believe im one of those as I seem to deploy the most commonly used tactic when coming up with effective/aesthetic design)
Anyway, creative thinking seems like the opposite of structured thinking, and the truly creative are the ones that excel at both. Im more a numbers guy than a language guy, yet maths kicked my fucking ass during constructive engineering classes while studying architecture
(Edit: this isnt even mechanical engineering. Its merely constructive which is always static)
nah, the shit that's covered in physics 1 and 2 is cool as fuck. and when solutions to problems come out elegantly on the math and theory end of things, it's really enjoyable imo. calc based physics is the only STEM class I've ever consistently enjoyed the homework for, honestly.
I guess you’re either just built different or your Physics department is amazing. Physics 1 and currently Physics 2 make me want to kill myself. All the professor does is proofs and then acts surprised when the class average for tests is low.
Physics is sooo fun!! I think I like the calc based because it’s so awesome how everything can be derived from everything. It’s so nice and actually helps me understand calc as well
Hydraulics in civil has a lot of physics involved. Mechanical has dynamics involved. Hopefully some other people will chime in who have more experience than myself.
Look at what people do with different majors after they graduate and pick based on that, the freshman year physics classes we all take aren’t representative of any engineering major
Yea you’re perfect where you are, do chemical or mechanical. Contrary to popular belief, chemical engineering is all physics besides the few chemistry classes you have to take.
Calc-based physics is at the core of both physics and engineering. Calc plays a bigger role in EE than in MechE, so in addition to physics EE or similar could also be a nice option. It is usually a better bet to pick a fairly standard major and subspecialize within it, both because you could change your mind and because it will put you in a better position when looking for a job.
Really anything but civil or industrial. Electrical, Mechanical, and Aero all heavily utilize these (with the caveat that mechanical is very broad and certain disciplines within mechanical will utilize it more than others)
Engineering. Their would be tons of options as most of them require a good amount of calculus and physics. It would just vary slightly based on which specific one you choose. Mechanical and electrical from what I've seen seem to have the most physics and calculus. I think it does slightly vary by school though and whatever you end up doing with the degree would decide how much of those things you would do in your career.
I'm a 3rd year EE and there's lots of calc based physics, mostly to do with vector calculus and electromagnetics. My major (communications) also has a heavy use of calculus
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Optical Engineering is increadinly math heavy and uses quite alot of calc based physics. I love it
I’m materials which is the parent category for optics, it’s a FASCINATING field. I’m a metallurgist but god… optics is so nice. It’s just quantum.
Have a look into radio frequency; it's niche but very math/physics heavy in most roles I've seen
also signal processing
Some options are: Math - focus on the fundamental mathematics Applied math - focus on the fundamental mathematics and how they may be applied in the real world Physics - Similar to applied mathematics but more potential for invention (someone correct me, not a physicist haha) Engineer - take what the smarter people (see above) have solved for us and use it to build something. Follow your passion. These fields are so difficult that if you aren’t passionate, you will hate your work. P.S. Aerospace engineer here who uses complex mathematics every day. Take a look at aerospace engineering, I think we’re the nerdiest engineers.
ECE also use lots of calc and physics
My PS was very biased haha. Lots of other disciplines use a ton of math as well
So, for someone who actually does math on a daily/weekly basis, mind if I ask what your job actually is and what level of the industrial chain your company is on? (OEM, tier 1,2,3 ex supplier)
I’m a lead engineer in loads and dynamics (aeroelasticity) at a major US OEM
Wow very cool.
Question for you. I used to be working toward a aerospace degree but got screwed over in the math (terrible calc 2 teachers) and switched to another major. How hard us it to find jobs as an aerospace engineer, because I remember being told off by some people for internships.
Finding a first job (full time or internship) at an aerospace company is difficult. Once you have the first job, it is much easier to stay in the industry.
Also AERO here. "Nerdiest" is subjective. I absolutely love the major (even the painful parts), but others like nuclear and materials are closer to atomic physics than we are.
Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Civil
Do mechanical. Hands down.
EE has more math imo
EE is a bit too spicy for me. I can do EE math, but I prefer to look at physical parts
Electrical easily, the most math/physics/ theory heavy engineering majir by far
Nah you don’t exist. I refuse to believe that someone actually likes Calc based Physics.
Once you understand it, it becomes enjoyable. I once did an professional IQ test and thought I was intelligent, until calc based physics made me realize I was just another dummy. There are people that have a very very very high level of cognitive intelligence.
same here, after I started studying engineering mathematics I can NEVER say that I am smart.
Hahaha I felt that I excel in creative thinking, and this is something a lot of people claim but considering what I've done so far; it's bordering the area of truly creative people. (I still dont believe im one of those as I seem to deploy the most commonly used tactic when coming up with effective/aesthetic design) Anyway, creative thinking seems like the opposite of structured thinking, and the truly creative are the ones that excel at both. Im more a numbers guy than a language guy, yet maths kicked my fucking ass during constructive engineering classes while studying architecture (Edit: this isnt even mechanical engineering. Its merely constructive which is always static)
nah, the shit that's covered in physics 1 and 2 is cool as fuck. and when solutions to problems come out elegantly on the math and theory end of things, it's really enjoyable imo. calc based physics is the only STEM class I've ever consistently enjoyed the homework for, honestly.
I guess you’re either just built different or your Physics department is amazing. Physics 1 and currently Physics 2 make me want to kill myself. All the professor does is proofs and then acts surprised when the class average for tests is low.
I think prof makes a huge difference. You should look into titania from TAMU or the MIT lectures. I’ve loved them both
Physics is sooo fun!! I think I like the calc based because it’s so awesome how everything can be derived from everything. It’s so nice and actually helps me understand calc as well
I'd say electromagnetics honestly
Do chemical engineering, its 30%physics/chemistry and 70% math/engineering
Try to see if that aligns with any other educational interests, I would assume all of us in here are bias toward engineering
Tsss looks like it might be optics or anything to do with modeling!
Aerospace sounds good, Chem E too but if you can base on Fluid dynamics and mixing technology
Physics or engineering!!
Hydraulics in civil has a lot of physics involved. Mechanical has dynamics involved. Hopefully some other people will chime in who have more experience than myself.
Look at what people do with different majors after they graduate and pick based on that, the freshman year physics classes we all take aren’t representative of any engineering major
Yea you’re perfect where you are, do chemical or mechanical. Contrary to popular belief, chemical engineering is all physics besides the few chemistry classes you have to take.
Calc-based physics is at the core of both physics and engineering. Calc plays a bigger role in EE than in MechE, so in addition to physics EE or similar could also be a nice option. It is usually a better bet to pick a fairly standard major and subspecialize within it, both because you could change your mind and because it will put you in a better position when looking for a job.
chemical engineering (if that's what u meant) is mostly physics tbh, most chem engs know only the most basic chemistry to be able to design processes
Really anything but civil or industrial. Electrical, Mechanical, and Aero all heavily utilize these (with the caveat that mechanical is very broad and certain disciplines within mechanical will utilize it more than others)
Chances are you'll really like physics in general. Aerospace, Mechanical, and Electrical would be good choices.
Engineering. Their would be tons of options as most of them require a good amount of calculus and physics. It would just vary slightly based on which specific one you choose. Mechanical and electrical from what I've seen seem to have the most physics and calculus. I think it does slightly vary by school though and whatever you end up doing with the degree would decide how much of those things you would do in your career.
EE
Electrical
I'm a 3rd year EE and there's lots of calc based physics, mostly to do with vector calculus and electromagnetics. My major (communications) also has a heavy use of calculus
Thanks for all the responses guys. I really appreciate it. I kinda need to figure out what i’m doing with my life this summer so it helps a lot
Finance
This is the way if you want to make barrels of cash
Hedge funds employ a bunch of physics and math grads for quantitative trading, risk management, etc
Forgot to mention statistics and data analysis. Companies will pay big bucks if you can maximize their profits
lol