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Mathematics

Discover what mathematicians do in their careers
Learn more about a career in mathematics
Would you like to teach mathematics?

Career Profiles

Mathematicians
Fifteen women mathematicians
Different careers profiled where a background in math is useful
University teacher/researcher in mathematics

Preview: Georgia Tech

Tech's School of Mathematics - undergraduate

Educators - Lesson Plans and Activities Links

Student Exploration Resources

Be an Actuary ('H')
Great page with video, skills quiz, prep while you are in high school.
beanactuary.org/hs/

Being a Mathematician ('M' 'H')
"Have you ever wondered what a mathematician working in industry or the government does all day? You can look in the Archives at an alphabetical listing of over 90 career profiles of mathematicians working in nonacademic positions." By the American Mathematical Society.
www.ams.org/careers/archived.html

Career Information: Mathematicians ('H')
Get the facts - find out about the nature of the work, working conditions, training, job outlook, related occupations, and much more.
www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft46.shtml

Career Information: Statistician ('H')
Get the facts - find out about the nature of the work, working conditions, training, job outlook, related occupations, and much more.
www.amstat.org/careers/index.cfm?fuseaction=main

Math: Top Jobs ('H')
Read about how math helps people in all walks of life with success on the job. Some are famous Australians, but you will be sure to see the connection to your own interests (assuming you are not from Australia). By the University of York for the Australian Department for Education and Skills.
www.counton.org/resources/top-jobs/real-lives/

Mathematics: Careers that Rely on Math ('H')
As the site explains, "The authors of these essays describe a wide variety of careers for which a background in the mathematical sciences is useful. They provide practical answers to the question: "Why should I study math?" Most of those profiled use mathematics on a daily basis; others rely on the general problem solving skills acquired in their mathematics courses." By the Mathematical Association of America.
www.maa.org/careers/index.html and www.maa.org/careers/

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