TooMuchMath

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PhD

I was just wondering what a PhD in maths is like? Wolfmankurd 22:19, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

It will probably be 4-5 years before I know what it is like to get a PhD in math! My undergraduate experience at Cornell was great so I expect the same from my time as a graduate student. The research opportunities here abound. I've already worked with one Professor and discovered some flaws in the proof of the classification of finite simple groups. I'm sure there will be more opportunities when I start in the fall. TooMuchMath 02:59, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

classification of finite simple groups is little too complex for me ( to say the least :D). If you don't mind me asking; how does research in mathematics atually work? Also, What's actually needed to get a PhD? Wolfmankurd 11:15, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Art

Hey so since your a Mathematician, are you bad at drawing? 4.225.188.50 17:10, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

• Like every really complex activity, many different skills can help. Someone has to organize, someone write expositions, someone draw diagrams, etc; we aren't all the same. However, topologists can not draw. That's the subject that requires drawings for proof, but *** none of them can draw. I think they were lured into topology because ziggy curves are equivalent to straight lines :-) Pete St.John 15:51, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
  • And apparently straight lines are equivalent to loops. Some of my fellow students were absolutely confused by a lecture given by one of the professors here at Cornell -- he kept drawing straight lines on the board but would refer to them as loops. It was only obvious to him that the endpoints were naturally identified.

Enumerative Combinatorics

Thanks, TooMuchMath, for keeping an eye on Enumeration. I just created an entry for L. Carlitz; please check it out, comments/suggestions/edits welcome etc. Thanks, Pete St.John 15:56, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

• The page looks good, although it is a little light on describing his works, specific contributions, etc. Since he was such a prolific writer this may be a dubious task, however adding in a few more details of his work might help round out the picture.
  • Thanks. I'm trying to re-establish contact with the folks compiling the Collected Works...if they haven't given up. It's hard to imagine even where to start. Pete St.John 14:07, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

Homomorphism

Hey Math, I left a little comment on the Homomorphism page and I would like you to take a look at it. Since you are the main contributer there.--Cronholm144 05:01, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

Also It might be a good Idea to join WP:WPM

I took a look at the page but didn't see your comment, or an edit history entry with your name. Is there something specific you would like me to look at? Also, I've been a member of WP:WPM for a while but my contributions are sporadic. TooMuchMath 05:12, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I see your comment at algebra homomorphism and I've responded.

Cornell

Gratz! I guess "too much is never enough" :-) Pete St.John 14:53, 15 May 2007 (UTC)