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  1. Does anyone know of any good statistics programs that have concentrations in econ or the social sciences? Or have strong potential for research opportunities in these fields? I have seen a lot of econ programs with stats concentrations but not as many vice versa.
  2. I just graduated with my Bachelor's in math and had this exact question since about my sophomore year as well- how in the world can I use math to help people?? I've since come across a few really cool ideas. One of the best things my professors ever told me was "if you have a degree in math, you have a degree in problem solving, and everyone wants problem solver." So if there's a job you find fascinating, don't be afraid to explore ways that your analytical/problem solving skill set could contribute to that type of work. Currently I am working for a very large NGO that does all sorts of global development, working to alleviate poverty and injustice. I've learned of the rising need for STEM people in non-profit work. Like someone suggested, finance work doesn't have to just be to make rich companies richer, NGOs that are doing a lot of good in the world also need good budget analysts to make better decisions. If you're just not interested in finance, though, that's fine too (I wasn't either). Non-profits are also finding themselves in need of statisticians to perform in depth analysis to provide evidence to donors that their programs are actually effective. This type of program/policy evaluation would have similar opportunities in the government context as well. Statistics has a lot of power to help people/organizations/governments make better, more informed decisions, which can result in helping a lot of people. Another area I've come across is Humanitarian logistics, which essentially is operations research in the humanitarian context. It answers questions such as, in the event of a natural disaster, what is the optimal way to get supplies to where they need to go? It addresses many of the same questions as operations research would in a business context, but often with an added layer of difficulty. Not only is vehicle routing (a very mathematical problem) important, but what routes should the vehicles take if infrastructure is damaged from the disaster? Another field to explore and see if you have any interest is economics. With a math degree, you would be very equipped to enter into an economics graduate program, whereas many econ majors are not. At the graduate level, econ is very math-heavy. You're usually required a background in multi-variate calc, linear algebra, and proof-writing courses such as real analysis.
  3. I'm applying to Statistics PhD programs and would love some feedback about whether or not the schools on my list are too selective for my profile. Due to research interests, I am looking for a program that either has a concentration for the social sciences, is conducive to interdisciplinary research, allows for some flexibility in coursework to tailor to specific interests, and/or has faculty with interests in the applications to the social sciences. So far the list I've come up with is U of Washington, Duke, North Carolina, U of Illinois, U of Michigan, and Northwestern U. However, most/all of these seem to have very low acceptance rates. Based on my profile, should I be applying to "safer" schools that may not be as good of a fit for my research interests? My profile is as follows: Undergrad Institution: small liberal arts universityMajor(s): MathematicsGPA in Major: 4.0Overall GPA: 3.98GRE Scores (revised version):Q: 166 (92%)V: 159 (81%)AW: 4.0 (56%)Research Experience: Completed a capstone thesis as a part of the University Honors program, where statistical analysis was the basis of the research. Held two summer internships and now a job as research assistant/analyst. Didn't get in depth statistical analysis experience through these but did get exposure to database management, data modeling, survey methodology, etc. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: summa cum laude, recipient of top mathematics departmental awardPertinent Activities or Jobs: 3 years experience as TA and Supplemental Course Instructor for Mathematics department, 8 years private tutoring experienceLetters of Recommendation: have 3 professors in the mathematics department who know me well and will speak highly of me, but all come from my small school Stats Courses taken: Probability and Statistics, Mathematical Statistics (Calc based), Regression and Time Series (all using SPSS) Proof-based courses: Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Mathematical Statistics (same as above), Number Theory, Discrete Other courses: Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis (MATLAB) I received As in all of the courses listed above. Also have advanced knowledge in Excel, some exposure to C++
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