The Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics (ESAM) at Northwestern University is highly interdisciplinary and focused on applications. Our faculty and students connect with ...

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I was excellent at math during my school years, able to solve complex derivatives and integrals with ease, but now I can ...

The word “algorithm” can sometimes seem like a word designed to scare people away from math classes, much like the words “calculus”, “Fourier transform”, or “engineering exam”. But in reality it’s ...

Finding solutions for today’s most pressing issues takes creativity, dedication, and a well-rounded foundation that understands many perspectives. Whether you want to help companies work smarter as an ...

Applied mathematicians can be found in almost every area of business and industry, including communications, manufacturing R&D, defense, engineering and business consulting, finance, and education.