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CAM People Admissions Courses Links Postdoctoral Program Visitors ProgramGraduate Study in Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM) and Computational Engineering and Sciences (CES) at The University of Texas at Austin
The Computational and Applied Mathematics graduate program prepares students for the exciting field of computational and mathematical modeling. The use of mathematical modeling is growing rapidly, and it is used to simulate, for example, the remediation of contaminants in the groundwater, tidal surges in coastal environments, the evolution of black holes, the damage and failure of composite materials, corporate risk and financial management, and the human ear and vocal cords.
The CAM program is a challenging interdisciplinary program. It develops in each student competencies in three concentration areas:
Area A Applicable Mathematics;
Area B Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation;
Area C Mathematical modeling of a natural, engineered, or other system;
Students complete advanced coursework in applied mathematics, computer science, and in the fields representing the application area of the modeling effort. These courses are taught by faculty in their respective disciplines within the college of natural sciences, engineering, or business. Since this program is inherently interdisciplinary, it is housed not within a single university department, but rather within the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES).
The CAM program is primarily a Ph.D. track program. The CAM program seeks and is composed of outstanding students committed to excellence, desiring expertise in multiple disciplines, and willing to take on new challenges by working alongside faculty involved in cutting edge research.
Those who have received a Ph.D. degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics have obtained various professional opportunities, developed rewarding careers, and have made significant contributions to research, academia, and technology.
A subset of ICES Affiliated Faculty who are more heavily invested in the ICES educational program (the CAM program) are eligible to join the CAM GSC. These faculty typically offer PhD dissertation topics for CAM students that span modeling, analysis and computation, and often teach CAM cross–listed courses. Membership in the GSC entitles faculty to chair CAM PhD student committees.
Interested ICES Affiliated Faculty may apply for CAM GSC membership by submitting a statement of interest that describes the research experience they will offer to CAM students, and how it addresses the goals of the CAM PhD program. The application requires sponsorship by a member of the GSC and is approved by the GSSC. Appointments are for four–year periods and are renewable.