Graph theory is the mathematical study of structures used to model relationships between objects, be them physical, biological, social, or informational. Because many practical problems can be represented by a graph, graph theory’s applications extend beyond the realm of mathematics to areas such as linguistics and the social sciences.
What is it?
My background is in neuroscience and I have spent time in both biomedical research and clinical medicine. I loved certain aspects of both, however neither provided the avenues for growth that I was looking for in a career. After reflecting on what I enjoyed about my experience with science and medicine, I figured out that I am drawn to these fields because of my curiosity and that I need a profession which allows for (or even better, encourages) a freedom of exploration.