Stephen Whitcomb

I'm a physics researcher working in theoretical biological physics, focusing on molecular modeling and phase transitions.

About Me

I’m a fourth-year undergraduate at Northeastern University with a deep interest in bridging rigorous mathematics and physical systems. Lately, I’ve been especially focused on studying phase transitions — both in equilibrium and non-equilibrium settings. I recently launched a blog to share course notes I’ve compiled over the years, which complements content from my educational YouTube channel. I’m currently finalizing notes on Statistical Mechanics and plan to explore topics in condensed matter theory, Landau-Ginzburg models, and more in the near future.

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Currently reading "Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, conducting research on PM/Kalshi crypto prediction markets, and preparing for Cambridge Part III"

Coursework

Mathematics

  • MATH 1341 — Calculus 1 for Sci/Engr
  • MATH 1342 — Calculus 2 for Sci/Engr
  • MATH 2321 — Calculus 3 for Sci/Engr
  • MATH 2331 — Linear Algebra
  • MATH 2341 — Diff Eq and Lin Alg for Engr
  • MATH 3081 — Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 4545 — Fourier Series and PDEs
  • MATH 4555 — Complex Variables
  • MATH 7771 — Readings: Geometry (Graduate)

Physics

  • PHYS 1145 — Physics for Life Sciences 1
  • PHYS 1146 — Lab for PHYS 1145
  • PHYS 1147 — Physics for Life Sciences 2
  • PHYS 1148 — Lab for PHYS 1147
  • PHYS 1151 — Physics for Engineering 1
  • PHYS 1152 — Lab for PHYS 1151
  • PHYS 1153 — Interact Learn for PHYS 1151
  • PHYS 1155 — Physics for Engineering 2
  • PHYS 1156 — Lab for PHYS 1155
  • PHYS 1157 — Interact Learn for PHYS 1155
  • PHYS 2303 — Modern Physics
  • PHYS 2371 — Electronics
  • PHYS 2372 — Lab for PHYS 2371
  • PHYS 3600 — Advanced Physics Lab
  • PHYS 3601 — Classical Dynamics
  • PHYS 3602 — Electricity and Magnetism 1
  • PHYS 3603 — Electricity and Magnetism 2
  • PHYS 4115 — Quantum Mechanics
  • PHYS 4949 — Experiential Physics
  • PHYS 5318 — Principles of Exp Physics (Graduate)
  • PHYS 7305 — Statistical Physics (Graduate)
  • PHYS 7315 — Quantum Theory 1 (Graduate)
  • PHYS 7316 — Quantum Theory 2 (Graduate)
  • PHYS 7325 — Quantum Field Theory 1 (Graduate)

Computer Science

  • CS 2500 — Fundamentals of Computer Sci 1
  • CS 2501 — Lab for CS 2500