Careers In Mathematics

CAREER LINKS

Mathematician - Occupational Outlook Handbook
Very useful information from the U.S. government - Nature of the Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations.

Professional science master's degree
For those seeking a career in math or the sciences but not a Ph.D., the professional science master's degree may be the answer.

Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Bios range from a paragraph to several pages, chronologically from 5th Century B.C. to the present.

Undergraduate Mathematics Majors
AMS site - tons of useful information, including Assistantships and Graduate Fellowships, Current Employment Trends in the Mathematical Sciences (an article for math majors who are considering graduate school), summer programs, and more.

American Mathematical Society - Employment Services
Job Listings, Academic Job Search Booklet, Articles on Job Hunting, and more.

American Mathematical Society - Careers and Education
Funding and Fellowships, Annual Survey of the Mathematical Sciences (including faculty salary info), and Programs for Graduate Students and Recent PhDs.

Myths in Math
A provocative article focusing mainly on employment of mathematicians.

AIRS Job Board Directory - Statistics
Lists both free and pay-to-post job boards in this field.

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
A non-profit resource center for those exploring career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Industry, Career and Company In-Depth Profiles
FREE book-length reports from Vault and Wetfeet

Career Network
Alumni who have volunteered to speak with you about their careers and to serve as networking contacts.

Watch interviews with professionals
courtesy of Road Trip Nation

The Riley Guide - Links to job listings for this career field.
NOTE: Riley links ONLY to a few select Web sites. Be sure to visit our JOBS page for additional resources

Mathematics/Sciences- Spotlight on Careers
What is it all about? What does it take? What is the work like? How do I get into it?

Mathematics - What can I do with this major?
Excellent overview of career options related to your mathematics major.
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