EC helped prepare me for my future because I learned how to clearly and concisely communicate mathematics concepts. I still remember writing my first paper for Dr. Jacobson and he explained the importance of less is more when talking about math. This helped me as a teacher. I feel like I am able to explain mathematical concepts to students clearly and concisely, which is important, especially in upper level courses such as Pre-Calculus and Calculus.

Majoring in Mathematics at Elmira College provided me with a deep knowledge of analytical skills and techniques that I was able to use immediately for PhD-level research. The faculty were incredibly supportive and helped push me to think harder and more deeply about a variety of problems, which I still try to do today.

You will have to work hard at it, focus, put in extra work on some concepts, or else you won't make it. I also had to start looking at Math in a different light in ways that I never really thought about, which was definitely a challenge for me. However, these different ways of thinking and analyzing that I learned in the program have allowed me to excel in my career.

The math program at EC is a close knit community. Professors and classmates were always eager to help the people in need out of a pure love for math! I couldn’t have asked to be a part of a better math program to help lead me to a career I truly love.

It is okay to wait a year and work in the professional workforce for a couple of years before deciding what you would like to get your degree in. I took two years before deciding to go back to school and I am now working full time and getting my Master’s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics from John’s Hopkins University.

The math labs that are a part of the math course are just awesome. I really felt that helped teach us how to explore and discover math concepts, more deeply than traditional hw. This is such a key practice of my grad school experience and now my career. Being in the purple bubble, I was later surprised to find out that not all undergrad programs have that. The Math seminars of senior year also really helped develop the ability to independently study specific math topics, which is a good taste of grad school.

Have a thirst for continued knowledge and growth, both professionally and personally. The true masters of their trades are eternal students. Secondly, be well rounded. While Mathematics is absolutely vital in aviation, I find myself using my education in Psychology just as much when interacting and leading those around me. Having a well-rounded education helps us better understand the world around us and our place in it.

When I started at Elmira College, I was honestly intimidated by the idea of the Mathematics program. I thought that it would be too difficult, or that I didn’t have enough prior knowledge to be successful. However, I had an epiphany at the end of my Sophomore year where I realized that I was taking out loans for my one and only chance to make the most of my college education. From that point forward, I challenged myself to take every difficult class that I could think of (starting with Calc III), and it really is the credit of the Math department for launching me on that track. I would advise any future students to accept the same challenge .