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People Admissions Courses Forms & Links Postdoctoral Program Visitors Program Moncrief Programs CSE Certificate ProgramGraduate Study in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Austin
On August 1, 2009 the name of our program was officially changed from Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM) to Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSEM).
As a forerunner in the areas of interdisciplinary computational science and engineering, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, and applied mathematics, our program was named before the international community reached consensus on the use of the name Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) for such programs. Because our program is much more mathematical than many competing programs, we add the word Mathematics to the name to provide a concise expression which clearly identifies our program's content and intent.
The Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSEM) 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 CSEM program is a challenging interdisciplinary program. It develops in each student competencies in three concentration areas:
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 CSEM program is primarily a Ph.D. track program. The CSEM 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 CSEM program) are eligible to join the CSEM GSC. These faculty typically offer PhD dissertation topics for CSEM students that span modeling, analysis and computation, and often teach CSEM cross<96>listed courses. Membership in the GSC entitles faculty to chair CSEM PhD student committees.
Interested ICES Affiliated Faculty may apply for CSEM GSC membership by submitting a statement of interest that describes the research experience they will offer to CSEM students, and how it addresses the goals of the CSEM 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.