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Wayne Liu

Year of Study:

Fifth
Program Area:

Applied Mathematics and Computing Science

What inspired you to choose your program?

Mathematical reasoning and proofs and writing programs
Specific area of interest/concentration in your studies:

 For mathematics, I have a concentration on solving partial differential equations numerically after setting up models, and for computer sciences, I tend to focus on software engineering which is heady coding
Your career aspirations:

 I would like to use a bachelor degree in applied math and computer science as a stepping stone to later on apply and be admitted to grad studies for masters in financial engineers or statistics, and eventually have a chance to become an analyst who is able to forecast future values or determine risk-related problems at a bank.
Job you want in 10 years:

In ten years, I envision myself applying both analytical and computational skills to statistical analysis or financial risk analysis at a sizable company.
You have completed co-op terms with these companies:

two term coop as a modeling and simulation specialist at Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation
You are involved in the following campus clubs:

I am involved with SFU Skeptics and SFU UPhoto.
Volunteer placements at school:

Japanese networks, Badminton, TSSU
Favourite quote:
"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to the find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."Ralph Waldo Emerson
Advice for new students:

1. When in doubt, do not assume but ask.

2.Do not limit yourself to taking only courses related to your department; try out as many as possible, as you may find where your true interest may lie.

3. Sign up for student clubs to have a social life while going to school. But, do draw boundaries to balance your social life and academic life depending on your workload, family issues and expectations on grades.

4.If applicable, apply to get into the SFU co-op program as soon as you have met the requirements, as it serves as a bridge between the classroom and the workplace. You would not want to transition from school to work after graduation.