Meet Maxwell Kane, a mathematics major who plans to study and conduct research in economics.
āMath fits perfectly with my goal of developing the patterns of learning necessary to succeed in my later studies, and hopefully make a difference in society,ā Maxwell said.
Maxwell, who is minoring in political science and economics, currently serves as a tutor and as part of the lead staff at , where he is able to utilize the skills and knowledge from his studies.
āThe analytic approach that Iām being training in allows me to see an issue from many different perspectives, which is invaluable in my work as a tutor,ā he said. āDifferent students will respond differently to the possible explanations of a concept, and itās important that I be able to switch between them appropriately.ā
Maxwell also shares his passion for math through his participation in the .
āIāve volunteered for and Preview Days, giving me an opportunity to explain to prospective students why Iām so passionate about math, and hopefully get them interested as well,ā he said.
Maxwellās original intention was to study engineering at Āé¶¹AV.
āAfter my freshman year, I to mathematics, and have been extremely pleased with both the caliber of instructors and the rich community within the math department,ā he said.
Maxwell is so impressed with the instructors that he says they are his favorite thing about his program.
āMy favorite part of the math program at Āé¶¹AV is the professors, who are extremely encouraging and helpful both inside and outside of class,ā he said. āWhether itās asking for guidance for graduate school, research, or just a random question about math, Iām always confident that I can find many professors who will be eager to help.ā
In addition to the academic aspects of his experience, Maxwell has also enjoyed the camaraderie the University provides.
āMy favorite part of studying at Āé¶¹AV is the community of friends and classmates Iāve built up since arriving here,ā he said. āAlmost all math majors know each other and are friends. Additionally, Iāve been able to make friends beyond the walls of Maxim Doucet thanks to the minors I am pursuing. Itās been deeply gratifying to have so many smart, committed students to study with.ā