The Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation (AMSC) Program promotes training in interdisciplinary research. Our program allows students great flexibility in pursuing their diverse research interests.
AMSC is sponsored by MATH, CMSC, and IPST and has ~150 faculty from 40 different units at the University of Maryland. Our program is ranked #15 in the nation. AMSC is actively involved in collaborative research with major federal research institutes in the Washington, D.C. area including:
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Naval Research Laboratory
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
AMSC Concentration Areas
Applied Mathematics
Through the Applied Mathematics concentration, the AMSC program offers students great flexibility in designing a program that combines a firm foundation in mathematics with advanced study and research in an area of application.
Applied Statistics
The Applied Statistics concentration within the AMSC program emphasizes acquisition of advanced training in the area of statistical application along with statistical topics and development of mathematical and computing skills necessary for the modern applied statistician.
Scientific Computation
The Scientific Computation concentration emphasizes computation and its use in the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, business, and social science. Students receive training in the use of computational techniques and associated information technology. Scientific Computation students are required to apply the training in computation to a problem in a specific scientific discipline.
Affiliates
Units that Provide Core Support
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Computer Science
- Institute for Physical Science and Technology (IPST)
Units Participating in AMSC
- Department of Aerospace Engineering
- Department of Astronomy
- Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Economics
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Geology
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Physics
- Robert H. Smith School of Business
- Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS)
- Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics
- Institute for Systems Research
Other Participating Units in AMSC