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Working as a computer scientist with a research focus purely in pure mathematics
I'm aiming to work in a computer science department after getting a PhD in computer science on theoretical computer science research, but my research interest/trajectory will be focused on solving a ...
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Which area has more research scope: neural networks or cryptography? [closed]
I am from Mathematics Background. I am getting an offer to a phd in cryptography but am also thinking of going in deep learning theory- which area has more scope in future in research?
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Does a low score in mathematics on transcripts affect graduate admissions? (CS PhD USA) [duplicate]
Background: CS Undergrad Applying to CS PhD Programs in the USA.
I have a GPA of 8.9 ~ (after converting) 3.5? (Not too sure, I am in a Tier-II College in India).
According to me, I feel a GPA of 8.9 ...
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PhD in computer science, jobs in mathematics?
Related to this question. I am a mathematician interested in doing a PhD in areas such as categorical logic, homotopy type theory, constructive math, etc. In the UK and Europe, most of the people ...
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How should I proceed when a (famous) professor says I'm not good enough for research?
I am a PhD student in a Computer Science department, doing research of a mathematical nature. Some of my research problems drifted from my advisor's area of expertise, so I reached out to a researcher ...
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What do I need to do to move from a CS major to a math PhD
I am a first year computer science student in India. I have always liked mathematics and have performed well in it. I want to pursue research in pure mathematics. I did some research on the internet ...
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How feasible is it to pursue PhD in mathematics for a computer science undergrad? [closed]
As a Computer Science undergrad, I've taken Calculus I, II, III, Linear algebra and Differential equations. This exposure to higher mathematics encouraged me to pursue a PhD in mathematics. How ...
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Can I become a research psychologist by studying maths and computer science?
I am currently studying maths and computer science in University of Barcelona, Spain, and I love research psychology. The question is: "is there a way to end up as a research psychologist following ...
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How to change to Mathematics PhD program following M.S. in Computer Science?
I wonder if anyone can give me some advice about how a computer science graduate shifts career to mathematics? I'm currently doing a Master's degree in computer science and i was thinking about doing ...
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How should I pursue my interest in AI and/or machine learning?
I'm a first-year student at a top 100 university studying computer science. I have looked at all the different fields of software for which I can get into and I am personally most interested in ...
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Switch from pure mathematics to machine learning as postdocs?
I'm a first year postdoc in pure mathematics (geometry/topology with strong background in analysis) with undergraduate statistics and probability background (with also measure theoretic probability). ...
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Is an Additional degree required to qualify myself for post doc/industry position outside my area of expertise?
Can someone with a Ph.D in field X get a job in academia or industry in field Y, even if the job posting says "PhD in field Y required?". If not how will going back to get a second post graduate ...
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