Craig Chu on CalTech: Applied Mathematics, SURF and Ditch Day.

Episode summary introduction: Craig loved math and science while he was in high school in Texas. Math came easily to him. He says it just flowed and he could read it like a book. He wanted to grow up and create the next big thing or do game changing research. Craig Chu is a graduate of CalTech with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics. In particular, we discuss the following with him: On choosing CalTech Majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics House System & Activities On being an Actuary Advice to Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Craig Chu, CalTech [0:54] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:43] CalTech - Overall Experience [4:13] Why CalTech? [5:36] High School Interests [7:23] Transition to CalTech [8:57] Smart, Talented Classmates [11:23] “Great” Professors [14:57] The House System [16:29] Campus Activities [17:36] Summers [20:07] Applied Math Major [22:45] So, What is Actuary? [24:44] CalTech’s Impact [25:38] CalTech Redo [29:31] Advice to Aspirants [32:49] Appreciating Humanities [35:17] Memories - “Ditch Day” [38:18] Our Guest: Craig Chu is a graduate of CalTech with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics. Memorable Quote: “I think as I've grown older, I've grown to have a much deeper appreciation for the humanities.” Craig Chu. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected]. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.