Description:
*Use math to solve problems in business, engineering, and science *Research ways to use math in new ways
Duties:
• Analyze data using math for reports
• Look at relationships between old math rules and new ones
• Create special ways to code secret information for the military or police
• Teach at colleges and universities
Where and When:
• Some may work for the government
• NASA
• Colleges and Universities
• Military
• Businesses and Engineering companies
• Many may work during the day Monday through Friday.
• Some may work at night or on the weekends to finish projects and meet deadlines.
What or Who They Work With:
• Computers
• Graphing Calculators
• Flash Drives
• Laptop Computers
• Math and Science Software Programs
• Graphics Software (Photoshop)
• Word Processing Software
• Many work with engineers, scientists, and business people
• Others may work with college students and professors
Education and Training:
• Most have a Doctoral or Professional Degree (At least 8 years of College)
• Some have a Master's Degree (At least 6 years of College)
Similar Jobs:
- Statistician
- Operations Research Analyst
- Mathematical Technician
- Statistical Assistant
Related School Subjects:
• Math
• Reading
• Writing
• English
• Physics
• Science
• Engineering
• Technology
• Computers
Print:
Read:
- Mathematicians are People Too: Stories from the lives of great mathematicians by Luetta Reimer
- Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer and Mathematician (African American Biographies) by Laura Baskes Litwin
- Big Ideas for Small Mathematicians: Kids Discovering the Beauty of Math with 22 Ready to Go Activities by Ann Kajander
Explore:
- NCES Mathematicians Quiz
- PBS Kids Math Games
- FunBrain Math Arcade
Sources:
- VA Career VIEW Career Search
- ONET Online
