Questions tagged [mathematics]
On standards or conventions specific to mathematics as an academic discipline, and programs that lead to a degree in this field. For regular mathematics questions, visit our sister sites Math Stack Exchange and MathOverflow.
2,408
questions
-2
votes
1
answer
171
views
Transition between Applied Mathematics, Physics and Astrophysics/Choosing future research field
Background: I am interested in physics, but I had to choose the Applied Mathematics programme for my undergraduate studies, which is the most physics-related choice among what was available. I dont't ...
- 17
2
votes
3
answers
271
views
Arrangement of references in math papers
My question is the following. Should references in math papers be arranged according to author’s last-names or first-names?
- 177
0
votes
1
answer
57
views
Proof of a corollary
Suppose we have a Corollary 1.3 evidently implied by Theorem 1.1 and Theorem 1.2.
How should one go about proving Corollary 1.3?
Can we say: Theorem 1.1 and Theorem 1.2 evidently imply the following ...
- 177
1
vote
3
answers
198
views
Is undergraduate research in applied statistics still relevant experience for a math PhD program?
I'm an applied math and data science student currently doing undergrad research in statistics. I don't want to dox myself, but it falls under optimization research. It's a good mix between math and ...
- 11
3
votes
3
answers
224
views
How would people evaluate a journal article if the journal discontinues to publish at a certain stage?
I was navigating the Graduate Journal of Mathematics, which is a comparatively new peer-reviewed mathematics journal. In its mission-statement, the journal mentions that it takes inspiration from a ...
- 132
7
votes
1
answer
2k
views
What would one write in a paper describing a counterexample to a published proof?
Inspired by What steps should I take when contacting another researcher after finding possible errors in their work? where the OP describes something similar.
Let's say I've found a counterexample to ...
- 121k
0
votes
0
answers
81
views
How to get approach in teaching a subject you are fluent in but not included in your degree
I am a Mathematics graduate and have done a post-graduate degree too, with a research component involving a mathematical application in cryptography.
I'm currently working as a temporary lecturer in ...
1
vote
4
answers
269
views
Does having a CV with papers following both alphabetical order and order by contribution alter its quality?
I'm a Phd student working in the areas of mathematical physics and biology. It is known that papers in pure and applied mathematics follow alphabetical ordering, and it does not matter if your name ...
- 43
9
votes
4
answers
3k
views
Can one go to a postdoc second time to another mathematical field after receiving a tenure track position?
A young colleague of mine got Ph.D. in mathematics in a field A. He spent one year elsewhere at a postdoc. Then he got a tenure track position at his alma mater. Meantime he realized that he better ...
- 515
1
vote
2
answers
224
views
What does it mean for a Mathematics journal reviewed by AMS Mathematical Reviews?
In the indexing section of a Mathematics journal, out of several indexing (e.g., Scopus, MathSciNet etc), it is mentioned that the journal is reviewed by AMS Mathematical Reviews.
What does mean it ?
...
- 2,653
1
vote
1
answer
386
views
Rejected from grad schools what now? [duplicate]
I just graduated with a bachelor's in mathematics and I want to pursue mathematical logic. After being rejected from all the programs I applied to, I am left with wondering how to move forwards. My ...
- 125
14
votes
5
answers
7k
views
What does the editor mean by 'removing unnecessary macros' in a math research paper?
I am Ph.D. student in mathematics. One of my articles has been accepted by a journal. The editor asked me to remove the unnecessary macros before sending the latex file to the journal.
What do they ...
- 2,653
-3
votes
1
answer
348
views
I've begun inventing a system for naming binary numbers. Is it worth writing a paper? [closed]
I'm an undergrad computer science student. In my spare time, I was playing with binary numbers and realized that there was no way to think about a binary number without either converting it to decimal,...
1
vote
1
answer
329
views
If I have money, do I need formal education to foster my publications?
I suffered religious discrimination and didn't finish my university study. As a result, I (meanwhile) continuing scientific research on my own. Some mis-published (published in a wrong venue" or ...
- 2,029
0
votes
1
answer
177
views
Should I sent another follow-up email to editor if there is no response after submitting the revision?
I am a Ph.D. student in pure mathematics. Recently, I received a very positive review of one of my articles from a good (or at least average) journal. After a minor revision, I sent back the revised ...
- 2,653
1
vote
2
answers
155
views
Shifting to Applied Math from Civil Engineering
I recently Graduated. My major was Civil Engineering. I want to apply for an Applied math Ph.D. My undergraduate thesis was on continuum mechanics that use heavy tensor machinery. Would any applied ...
16
votes
9
answers
7k
views
What are the pros and cons of the practice that includes some questions in a math exam which are directly discussed in the lectures?
What are the pros and cons of the practice that some questions of a (written) math exam are exactly from the course? For example, asking about the proof of a theorem proven in a course.
The argument I ...
- 966
3
votes
1
answer
475
views
Trouble with exercises and problem solving in graduate math textbooks
Firstly I'd like to apologize if this is too much of an opinion-based question. I do not know where else would be appropriate for such a post, if there is such a place please let me know.
I am very ...
- 133
-1
votes
2
answers
188
views
How long does it take to give decision on revised manuscript?
My research field is pure mathematics. I received a major revision of one of my articles. I sent the revised version, and the editor said he would let us know the decision after referee's ...
- 2,653
0
votes
0
answers
54
views
What constitutes a competitive masters application for a profile geared towards Theoretical CS?
I find that there are too few accounts of what constitutes a good TCS profile. I am a math and CS undergrad currently going into my 4th year, and hence am posting here. I am (currently) very ...
8
votes
3
answers
3k
views
Is it common to apply for a tenure track position while having a tenured position?
A colleague of mine has a tenured position in mathematics in Europe. He is interested to move to another country (US, Canada). In order to increase his chances to find a job, he does not mind to apply ...
- 515
1
vote
1
answer
675
views
Teaching problem with needy mathematics student
I am currently a monitor of a discipline called Real Analysis. My role is to help students enrolled in the discipline with the resolution of exercises.
A colleague sent me a message, in a state of ...
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Recent competition in mathematics in European Ph.D. positions
I am a student from India and I have been trying to apply for PhD positions in pure mathematics for a few months now. After having many unsuccessful applications and discussing with a lot of my peers, ...
- 141
0
votes
2
answers
791
views
Asking about PR sponsorship after receiving an offer for a non-tenure track teaching position
Suppose a candidate finishing their PhD (in mathematics) is applying for teaching-oriented positions at universities, such as Assistant Teaching Professor, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Clinical ...
user172172
0
votes
2
answers
174
views
How to write to convey a message to referee during revision of an article?
I am a math doctoral student. Recently, I received a revision of one of my articles.
It is a positive report. In the report letter, the referee advised looking into a particular project (a ...
- 2,653
9
votes
1
answer
716
views
How would I go about showcasing my skills in Math Stack Exchange on LinkedIn or on Resume?
How would I be able to showcase my mathematical prowess on a LinkedIn profile or even on a resume/CV?
I am only wondering because I have many up voted answers and would like to demonstrate to a future ...
- 227
4
votes
3
answers
255
views
Seeking Advice on Obtaining a Recommendation Letter for PhD Applications
I am currently in the process of preparing my PhD applications in mathematics, with a particular interest in Additive Combinatorics or Elliptic Curves. As I embark on this journey, I have encountered ...
user172089
1
vote
3
answers
300
views
Changing from pure math phD to a computer science phD?
I am in my first year phD in pure math but I am getting bored, I think a phD in computer science would be a better fit. How should I go about in order to switch the program?
Is it possible to do both ...
- 49
16
votes
6
answers
4k
views
What maths knowledge is required for a lab-based (molecular and cell biology) PhD?
I am currently enrolled on an MSci in Biosciences and am planning to apply to PhDs starting next year. I want to use my final summer to practise my maths skills which are severely lacking.
Because I ...
- 163
2
votes
1
answer
224
views
What standards to apply when refereeing for a new journal?
I was asked by an editor (someone I know very well, actually a former postdoctoral advisor of mine), to referee a paper for a math journal.
The journal is new. It only started receiving submissions a ...
- 1,357
11
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Should I contact arXiv if the status "on hold" is pending for a week?
I submitted my research article in mathematics (number theory category) on Thursday. It has been seven days since my paper status was "on hold". I have submitted several papers before, but ...
- 2,653
19
votes
5
answers
4k
views
Citing "common knowledge" blogs?
I am a masters student in the process of writing a thesis in computer science.
In particular, there is someone who works in industry who is probably one of, if not the world leading experts in a ...
- 1,140
7
votes
6
answers
6k
views
Non-rigorous proof in an article
I am writing about the analysis of a certain mathematical object. The expression for this object is obtainable in several ways:
non-rigorous ways: they amount to just computations
rigorous ways: they ...
- 347
14
votes
6
answers
4k
views
Accepting a reviewer position only if I'm not the sole reviewer
I have received a review request from a journal (in case it matters, it is the best journal in a certain field of mathematics). The article has some material in which I can reasonably be considered ...
- 613
1
vote
2
answers
2k
views
Leaving a Math PhD program in India to join another in the US or Europe [closed]
I am currently a second year masters student in Math in India and I wish to go to the US or Europe for pursuing my PhD.
But due to a low GPA in my first year, I plan to apply next year after ...
14
votes
4
answers
5k
views
Teaching high school math between PhD and postdoc
I am considering spending a few years, perhaps two or three, teaching math in a high school between completing a mathematics PhD and moving on to my first postdoc. My ultimate goal is a professorship, ...
- 141
0
votes
1
answer
116
views
Assessing the Strength of my Graduate School Application [closed]
I will be putting together applications to apply to math PhD programs soon, and I've been struggling to select schools to apply to. I'm not sure how competitive of an applicant I actually am. I've ...
- 101
2
votes
3
answers
654
views
Interpreting the statement "We received an extremely strong pool of applications this year." in US grad school decision letters
I've read statements with meaning similar to this: "We received an extremely strong pool of applications this year, therefore..." in several of my decision letters from US grad schools in ...
- 544
1
vote
1
answer
168
views
Finish paper or broaden question [closed]
I'm writing a paper on an extension of a topic I investigated in my PhD thesis. The paper refines what is known about a particular (automaton) model, call it A. I find the paper interesting. On the ...
- 301
1
vote
1
answer
62
views
How do I get access to the RSS B Overleaf template?
I'm looking to publish in RSS B, but am having some issues finding the template. This is my first publication, so very new to this. The website directs me to the following template, but this clearly ...
- 13
7
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Repeating a proof from the literature in my paper
This question is about writing a paper in mathematics.
I am studying a (partial differential) equation and an algorithm to solve it approximately (finite element method). I need to report in my work a ...
- 905
14
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Rejection of 5 months under review paper without referee's report
I had a submission to a Math Journal. I was tracking my paper: its status was under review for more than 5 months. It was rejected without any report from reviewers and I just received a comment from ...
- 3,014
3
votes
2
answers
299
views
Transitioning from Math to Physics
I'm currently a 3rd year Math student and currently have one more year till I finish. Currently loving the degree, no problems.
But I'm really running into a giant problem. I fell in love with Physics ...
- 49
11
votes
5
answers
6k
views
Is there a maximum time one can hold postdoc positions between the PhD and the more permanent positions in Mathematics?
As the title suggests, I wonder for how long one can hold postdoc positions after having done the PhD (specifically Mathematics, where I am currently a finishing PhD-student). In other words; is there ...
- 461
1
vote
2
answers
199
views
International Recognition of MMath degree
I am currently weighing two options for my undergraduate study in mathematics, the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich. In Zurich, I would be graduating after three years with an Bsc., at Oxford I ...
- 111
10
votes
4
answers
4k
views
In which ways are German university maths courses difficult?
It is established that the pass rates in Germany university courses are low. Typically people would say as explanation of how this happens, that the universities increase the difficulty of their ...
- 2,012
1
vote
0
answers
125
views
How to decide between two differential geometry journals [closed]
Suppose I have a result in the field of differential geometry (and geometric analysis) and I’m considering two different well-known journals by the same editor: Journal of Differential Geometry and ...
- 167
1
vote
1
answer
143
views
Mathematics subject GRE - getting raw score from scaled score
I took the April 2023 exam. I have a scaled score. How do I convert it to a raw score? I hear there is no negative marking for skipped or incorrect questions.
- 11
0
votes
2
answers
176
views
Is my GPA good enough for the graduate mathematics schools in the US? [duplicate]
I am an undergraduate engineering student in Azerbaijan, and my major is process automation; however, I intend to change it and study mathematics in one of the grad schools in the US. I received only ...
2
votes
1
answer
347
views
What are reasons for which a less qualified person is hired as a lecturer? [closed]
I have worked as an adjunct at my University for 12 years, and I got my PhD (in mathematics) a few years ago. My goal, after getting my PhD, was to continue being an adjunct in my University until a ...
- 45