I completely relate to the imposter syndrome. Despite completing my PhD in just 3 years (compared to the 7-year average at my university), publishing 5 papers in top-tier journals in the world, authoring and publishing 9 books, and receiving awards for my work, I still often feel like it's all just luck. It's as if everything were merely a series of fortunate events rather than the outcomes of my efforts. In any case, I wish you luck and I hope you apply for a PhD. You do have the necessary passion required to finish it, because nothing is hard (even math 🙄😄) if you truly enjoy it.
I think the luck might have been where you're born, a home that fostered you well and the access to money for an education like that. The rest must've been you. I'm learning mathematics on my own. I'm doing a lot of programming, design and marketing trying to start a company the hard way. So I can make money, be able to still support my parents (1 borderline with neurotic obsessions, other alcoholic, both depressed during my whole life) and rent/buy a house and start a family. I think the greatest luck you can have, is a supportive family and the peace and calm to be able to concentrate on your work. I think it's unlucky when you get drilled in your head as a young child that you should try nothing and that you'll always be a failure regardless if you tried or not.
Hi Ellie. I'm Baruch. I worked with NASA contractors in the roles of a Propulsion and Robotics Systems Engineer. I have a BSc in Applied Mathematics and a BSME IN mechanical engineering. After 10 years in these roles, I jumped to Software Systems Engineer in Space Vehicle health monitoring. After a short time in that role, I left the industry because there wasn't enough maths. I realized it was the maths I liked and not the engineering aspect of my work. I read and learn maths and physics in my spare time when I'm not taking care of my 5 children. They're quite a handful at times and a far cry from the quiet life before children. It's a non-traditional role of a father, but it works for us. I wish you much success in your career. Good luck.
hi Baruch as an aspiring student do you think I would stand a chance to join space if I study Computer Science for Bachelor's (which I'm doing) and Math for Master? I'll be doing quite a lot of math courses for my Bachelor's, but I know very little of physics.
being a space engineering master's student focusing on guidance and astrodynamics I would absolutely love a video on the specifics of your day to day activities at work and the tools you use. Love the content, cheers!
You certainly are a bright young talent, I think your hardest challenge to date will be work / life balance - I never found a solution. When you really enjoy the work and your on to something it’s hard to let go for a while, but you must do so, don’t get burn out or face regrets later on in life.
I love the videos in which u do math. Please do more of them every once in a while. Also It’d be very cool if you showcased some of the textbooks you’ve used over the years. Or resources in general. Both in math and physics but programming resources also. Grace be with u :)
I just found your channel and I’ve been watching your videos. Love them! A question for you: I’m 50 years old and because of a run of really bad teachers (who couldn’t acknowledge that people have different learning styles) I’ve struggled with maths for my whole life, despite being REALLY interested. My formal maths education sort of stopped at basic algebra, and even that was a struggle. But now, as an adult, I’d like to go back and fill the holes in my knowledge and also pursue some of the areas of maths I find interesting! Any thoughts/suggestions/resources would be most appreciated! ❤
Im in my mid-50s and was studying Maths at Uni via Distance until a few years and my life totally changed directions. I may return to maths one day. In your situation, and not sure what country you are in, I'd start with a Year 9 or Year 10 maths textbook, where you'd learn the basics of solving equations, Pythagoras theorem, etc. Once you have that covered, start going through Year 11 and 12 textbooks where you'll learn more re trig, calculus, proofs, etc etc etc. After that, and if still self-studying, look up a Uni that interests you and look at their maths program structure. Look at first-year topics, buy the books, and go through them. If you get stuck, there are so many things now on RUclips and elsewhere online, you more than likely won't have issues getting replies to questions. Hope this helps.
Hi Ellie, I'm very interested in your path to Cambridge for a masters (well done!). I'm studying a maths degree and in my second year at undergrad at a relatively top uni and am enjoying it and doing well so far. I've heard one of the most common reasons for rejection at Oxbridge for maths at masters is not having sufficient pre-requisite modules. Did you take this into account when applying to Cambridge? I have noticed for example Galois theory (which I would like to study) not being a masters module at Oxford, but it is at my uni, so i may take in my third year then. My biggest concern is having things on my CV that make me stand out. For example there's a bursary for undergraduate research I can apply to to do research over the summer, but at the same time I would like to do a placement year to get some industry experience and must placements start in June or July so I most likely won't be able to do both which is a bummer. Do you know of other opportunities to help make my application stand out? Not sure if missing out on a placement year is a big missed opportunity for my career prospects, and i think that would take priority over the research if i was to choose.
I liked the Einstein biography, but there were some bits where Walter Isaacson rankled me a little bit. I may just be annoyed at his new book being about Elon Musk though. Enjoyed his book on Da Vinci though, but too huge to carry around!
You're a very interesting person. I love your channel. You have an incredible calmness inside you, and a very pleasant voice. I love so much hearing your British accent. You inspired to me. Naysayers? How care about them? All The Best!!
i always had a question but nobody around me is smart like you my question was "why should I do math calculation if a computer can do it so fast shouldn't we focus on doing things a computer cannot do" I hope you are not offended by this its just me curiosity
what do you like about maths??...Is it the pure math and it's own theoretical beauty? Or is it application of mathmatics to nature and universe?(like astrophysics)
Hi Ellie, Everything is easier when love is behind. . How would you find the things that you love or profession if you weren’t gifted into maths/coding ?
I took AP Calculus and AP Physics in highs school in '08. Do I use Einstein Ricci Tensor,, it looks simple enough.. i was best in my class at math and science. I got 100% for a semester, I tried cuz i'd get 98% w/ like 10min of homework no studying, just looking at what teacher said. Extremely easy, like the 'hardest math exam' vid u did a few weeks ago, very easy stuff the 1st Q. But I wanted to prove gravity is the time of time,, different fields are own spaces w/ times and times' time like thing is gravity (also i thought this in 2017, and i've seen ScienceCli English youtube channel say derivative of space, and time is integral of space in 2020ish,, i thought all posibilities with Calculus, but thought integral of integral seemed best). Oh, but I did F=ma then gravity is F and ma is mass× distance/time².. g(t)=m×d/t² and g'(t)=-2m×d/t³ where its an opposite or negative and 2 is for 2 directions of time, past present, and time³ is equivalent to 3d space, with a mass field Higgs thing,, for a slive of spacetime, a moment in the universe. Then g"(t)=6m×d/t⁴ and 6 is 6 directions to 3d space in time⁴ or spacetime whole, and also it is a size 0 point with 6 sides of a cube.. which'd describe quantum and gravity duality of physics. But g'(t) if g'(t) is like spacetime or quantum field (values) with spacetime and then not -2 but or 2 sides of time toward spacetime but a sphere surface area or volume, not 2 diameter, radius 1,, but for spacetime's gravity , instead of a radius, the spherical wave of gravitation. It is like missing 4/3 which is like 4 dimensions per 3 dimensions, spacetime versus space,, and you get Hawking's temperature of a Blackhole equation, and in there, would you use Ricci Tensor in multivariables of mass, distance and time to g'(t) then solve to prove maybe something like galactic rotations? I'd be like the galaxy Einstein instead of Mercury Einstein if I was proven right. I may need to do the Ricci Tensor math myself, to be proven right, because others might not be like oh this could be a good thing and they just be all like, what, he should of gone to college and had been born rich and stuff. I couldn't afford university at Univ California Riverside in 08/09 fresh year, and havent had money or access to drive to community college, i don't drive, but might soon. I don't know laws of driving and since I've had access to a car I've been on a med that makes me lethargic, for my schizophrenia diagnosis. I have lots more, like String Theory a hyperspace hyperdrive, of PBS Nova special The Elegant Universe says strings attached to our univerae aka membrane and floats vibes in other branes,, me it vibes in ours and thats how we get superposition of double-slit experiment, and then there is nothing inbetween our membranes and there is an (artificial atom, QLED TVs quantum dot) artificial field and we hop into the created space, a hyperspace type thing, and thats hyperdrive teleporting like in Star Trek. I want to use this as how a civilization contacts the Psychics and Cyborgs in MY Psy V Cy story where theyre in a sim the whole time, to unlock the quantum of a finer grain universe, universe in a box. Like a quantum computer, but they hop into it using double-slit experiment advances like '22 physics Nobel advances even further... and HMU
It would be interesting to consider how some of the mathematics involved in orbital mechanics has changed from the early days when Katherine Johnson worked on the early Nasa projects. Really like the channel by the way.
I didn’t do a joint-honours degree (similar to major/minor system), I just did entirely mathematics. However, this contained programming modules which went towards my overall degree :) hope that helps answer your question? Any other qus, let me know!
U really posted on insta reels and expected anything but sexism!!! Its the norm there they usually joke or being edgy, but i dont rly know whats in their minds
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I completely relate to the imposter syndrome. Despite completing my PhD in just 3 years (compared to the 7-year average at my university), publishing 5 papers in top-tier journals in the world, authoring and publishing 9 books, and receiving awards for my work, I still often feel like it's all just luck. It's as if everything were merely a series of fortunate events rather than the outcomes of my efforts. In any case, I wish you luck and I hope you apply for a PhD. You do have the necessary passion required to finish it, because nothing is hard (even math 🙄😄) if you truly enjoy it.
I think the luck might have been where you're born, a home that fostered you well and the access to money for an education like that.
The rest must've been you.
I'm learning mathematics on my own. I'm doing a lot of programming, design and marketing trying to start a company the hard way. So I can make money, be able to still support my parents (1 borderline with neurotic obsessions, other alcoholic, both depressed during my whole life) and rent/buy a house and start a family.
I think the greatest luck you can have, is a supportive family and the peace and calm to be able to concentrate on your work. I think it's unlucky when you get drilled in your head as a young child that you should try nothing and that you'll always be a failure regardless if you tried or not.
@@BboyKeny Yes, I agree. You need a lot of support, and my wife was there all the time. I wish you luck starting your company!
Hi Ellie. I'm Baruch. I worked with NASA contractors in the roles of a Propulsion and Robotics Systems Engineer. I have a BSc in Applied Mathematics and a BSME IN mechanical engineering. After 10 years in these roles, I jumped to Software Systems Engineer in Space Vehicle health monitoring. After a short time in that role, I left the industry because there wasn't enough maths. I realized it was the maths I liked and not the engineering aspect of my work.
I read and learn maths and physics in my spare time when I'm not taking care of my 5 children. They're quite a handful at times and a far cry from the quiet life before children. It's a non-traditional role of a father, but it works for us.
I wish you much success in your career. Good luck.
hi Baruch as an aspiring student do you think I would stand a chance to join space if I study Computer Science for Bachelor's (which I'm doing) and Math for Master? I'll be doing quite a lot of math courses for my Bachelor's, but I know very little of physics.
being a space engineering master's student focusing on guidance and astrodynamics I would absolutely love a video on the specifics of your day to day activities at work and the tools you use. Love the content, cheers!
You're inspiring Ellie, thank you for your videos!
You certainly are a bright young talent, I think your hardest challenge to date will be work / life balance - I never found a solution. When you really enjoy the work and your on to something it’s hard to let go for a while, but you must do so, don’t get burn out or face regrets later on in life.
I love the videos in which u do math. Please do more of them every once in a while. Also It’d be very cool if you showcased some of the textbooks you’ve used over the years. Or resources in general. Both in math and physics but programming resources also. Grace be with u :)
You have a cool job and life. Graudate school is really intense and you learn a lot on your own.
You sound like an incredibly smart person. I actually feel inspired by you.
I just found your channel and I’ve been watching your videos. Love them! A question for you: I’m 50 years old and because of a run of really bad teachers (who couldn’t acknowledge that people have different learning styles) I’ve struggled with maths for my whole life, despite being REALLY interested. My formal maths education sort of stopped at basic algebra, and even that was a struggle. But now, as an adult, I’d like to go back and fill the holes in my knowledge and also pursue some of the areas of maths I find interesting! Any thoughts/suggestions/resources would be most appreciated! ❤
Im in my mid-50s and was studying Maths at Uni via Distance until a few years and my life totally changed directions. I may return to maths one day. In your situation, and not sure what country you are in, I'd start with a Year 9 or Year 10 maths textbook, where you'd learn the basics of solving equations, Pythagoras theorem, etc. Once you have that covered, start going through Year 11 and 12 textbooks where you'll learn more re trig, calculus, proofs, etc etc etc. After that, and if still self-studying, look up a Uni that interests you and look at their maths program structure. Look at first-year topics, buy the books, and go through them.
If you get stuck, there are so many things now on RUclips and elsewhere online, you more than likely won't have issues getting replies to questions.
Hope this helps.
Knowing that a Cambridge master Part3 Math graduate also has imposter syndrome is def reassuring 😂
Hi Ellie,
I'm very interested in your path to Cambridge for a masters (well done!). I'm studying a maths degree and in my second year at undergrad at a relatively top uni and am enjoying it and doing well so far. I've heard one of the most common reasons for rejection at Oxbridge for maths at masters is not having sufficient pre-requisite modules. Did you take this into account when applying to Cambridge? I have noticed for example Galois theory (which I would like to study) not being a masters module at Oxford, but it is at my uni, so i may take in my third year then.
My biggest concern is having things on my CV that make me stand out. For example there's a bursary for undergraduate research I can apply to to do research over the summer, but at the same time I would like to do a placement year to get some industry experience and must placements start in June or July so I most likely won't be able to do both which is a bummer. Do you know of other opportunities to help make my application stand out? Not sure if missing out on a placement year is a big missed opportunity for my career prospects, and i think that would take priority over the research if i was to choose.
I liked the Einstein biography, but there were some bits where Walter Isaacson rankled me a little bit. I may just be annoyed at his new book being about Elon Musk though. Enjoyed his book on Da Vinci though, but too huge to carry around!
You're a very interesting person. I love your channel. You have an incredible calmness inside you, and a very pleasant voice. I love so much hearing your British accent. You inspired to me.
Naysayers? How care about them?
All The Best!!
Too applied for me. Im gonna stick to algebraic geometry, number theory, combinatorics, galois theory, etc.
i always had a question but nobody around me is smart like you my question was "why should I do math calculation if a computer can do it so fast shouldn't we focus on doing things a computer cannot do" I hope you are not offended by this its just me curiosity
I am starting learn math from your video but honestly i didn't understand because i am not learn basic of math😢
Congratulations 😊
Kind of scary how most employees today have never known anything but rust. They have no idea what swift or ruby were.
what do you like about maths??...Is it the pure math and it's own theoretical beauty?
Or is it application of mathmatics to nature and universe?(like astrophysics)
Hi Ellie,
Everything is easier when love is behind. . How would you find the things that you love or profession if you weren’t gifted into maths/coding ?
Please timestamp the questions id like the answer to the one in the title but really dont feel like watching the whole video
2:07 for the mathematics question ☺️
5:33 for the imposter syndrome question ☺️
@@EllieSleightholm thank you very much!
I took AP Calculus and AP Physics in highs school in '08. Do I use Einstein Ricci Tensor,, it looks simple enough.. i was best in my class at math and science. I got 100% for a semester, I tried cuz i'd get 98% w/ like 10min of homework no studying, just looking at what teacher said. Extremely easy, like the 'hardest math exam' vid u did a few weeks ago, very easy stuff the 1st Q. But I wanted to prove gravity is the time of time,, different fields are own spaces w/ times and times' time like thing is gravity (also i thought this in 2017, and i've seen ScienceCli English youtube channel say derivative of space, and time is integral of space in 2020ish,, i thought all posibilities with Calculus, but thought integral of integral seemed best). Oh, but I did F=ma then gravity is F and ma is mass× distance/time².. g(t)=m×d/t² and g'(t)=-2m×d/t³ where its an opposite or negative and 2 is for 2 directions of time, past present, and time³ is equivalent to 3d space, with a mass field Higgs thing,, for a slive of spacetime, a moment in the universe. Then g"(t)=6m×d/t⁴ and 6 is 6 directions to 3d space in time⁴ or spacetime whole, and also it is a size 0 point with 6 sides of a cube.. which'd describe quantum and gravity duality of physics. But g'(t) if g'(t) is like spacetime or quantum field (values) with spacetime and then not -2 but or 2 sides of time toward spacetime but a sphere surface area or volume, not 2 diameter, radius 1,, but for spacetime's gravity , instead of a radius, the spherical wave of gravitation. It is like missing 4/3 which is like 4 dimensions per 3 dimensions, spacetime versus space,, and you get Hawking's temperature of a Blackhole equation, and in there, would you use Ricci Tensor in multivariables of mass, distance and time to g'(t) then solve to prove maybe something like galactic rotations? I'd be like the galaxy Einstein instead of Mercury Einstein if I was proven right. I may need to do the Ricci Tensor math myself, to be proven right, because others might not be like oh this could be a good thing and they just be all like, what, he should of gone to college and had been born rich and stuff.
I couldn't afford university at Univ California Riverside in 08/09 fresh year, and havent had money or access to drive to community college, i don't drive, but might soon. I don't know laws of driving and since I've had access to a car I've been on a med that makes me lethargic, for my schizophrenia diagnosis. I have lots more, like String Theory a hyperspace hyperdrive, of PBS Nova special The Elegant Universe says strings attached to our univerae aka membrane and floats vibes in other branes,, me it vibes in ours and thats how we get superposition of double-slit experiment, and then there is nothing inbetween our membranes and there is an (artificial atom, QLED TVs quantum dot) artificial field and we hop into the created space, a hyperspace type thing, and thats hyperdrive teleporting like in Star Trek. I want to use this as how a civilization contacts the Psychics and Cyborgs in MY Psy V Cy story where theyre in a sim the whole time, to unlock the quantum of a finer grain universe, universe in a box. Like a quantum computer, but they hop into it using double-slit experiment advances like '22 physics Nobel advances even further... and HMU
Hii I am a jee aspirant from India can you please suggest me some books for physics and maths for my preparation...
Did you study orbital math before your job, or was this something you picked up once you started?
You should collab with Tom Crawford!
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I expect more complex math videos from u
I love calculus so please
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Did you know if any engineers were in your program? Is it possible for an engineer to do a maths masters?
1:57 videos are out?
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It would be interesting to consider how some of the mathematics involved in orbital mechanics has changed from the early days when Katherine Johnson worked on the early Nasa projects. Really like the channel by the way.
How I can take admission in cambridge University. Please Guide me.
Did major in pure or applied math? Which topic exactly?
Please Could you make math tutorial from zero to hero
I’ll work on it 🫡☺️
@@EllieSleightholm I'd love to help !
Do you ever forget maths you learned years ago?
Did the maths bachelors include programming/coding or did you do a minor to learn that?
I didn’t do a joint-honours degree (similar to major/minor system), I just did entirely mathematics. However, this contained programming modules which went towards my overall degree :) hope that helps answer your question? Any other qus, let me know!
You really sounds like a great person ! :D
eughzrushgr You are great and cool. Motorcross champion...Cambridge .....RUclipsr really congrats ;)
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U really posted on insta reels and expected anything but sexism!!! Its the norm there they usually joke or being edgy, but i dont rly know whats in their minds