Do C&M courses prepare for life beyond the classroom?
Many former students report back that C&M experience is a big plus in their careers. For example, former C&M student Brad Winemiller is a Render TD for Pixar Animations Studios in Richmond, CA. Brad puts it this way: "I wouldn't be doing this stuff if it weren't for those classes. It's all math and working together with other people." Former C&M NetMath distance education student Paul Emyard is a Network analyst for Chevron Oil. He says: "While higher level mathematics does not come normally into play in my day to day job, the analytical thinking skills I've learned [in C&M] sure do. I am now known among my peers as the guy you want to ask if you have a math-related problem. Taking the C&M NetMath classes has got the attention of my management and I feel that it has helped my credibility with them immensely."
Comments from Students
I am now in my last semester at the U of I and will be graduating with highest honors. I have never felt I was hurt by taking a C&M class versus a traditional style class. On the contrary, I think it has helped me immensely. While other Electrical and Computer Engineering students were getting bogged down in math, I was able to apply my Mathematica knowledge and C&M skills to concentrate my attention to understanding the core Electrical and Computer Engineering issues.
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