{"id":195,"date":"2017-06-05T16:29:23","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T16:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/mathematics\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2023-05-31T16:31:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T23:31:18","slug":"capstone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/mathematics\/capstone\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics Capstone Experience: Thesis or Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mathematics majors at Harvey Mudd complete a year-long senior capstone research experience, which can take the form of either a Senior Thesis or a Clinic project. Typically, each February, all students who have the option\/requirement of doing their capstone experience with the Mathematics Department will be asked to fill out a survey about their preferences for their capstone experience. With a Senior Thesis, the student works closely with a faculty advisor on a mathematical research project of mutual interest. With a Clinic project, a team of students work with a faculty advisor and corporate liaison(s) to tackle a real-world problem proposed by an industry sponsor. The joint math-CS major requires you to take Clinic, but everyone else should look at the websites for Clinic and Thesis to help you consider your options. Capstone experiences involve a sustained effort to pursue mathematical research or solve a complex problem using applied mathematical tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n