Alan Zhang Period 14 111413 What does a mathematician do Mathematicians use highlevel mathematics and technology to develop new mathematical principles understand relationships between existing principles and solve realworld problems They would also teach on a college level ID: 339345
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Mathematicians
Alan Zhang
Period 14
11/14/13Slide2
What does a mathematician do?
Mathematicians use high-level mathematics and technology to develop new mathematical principles, understand relationships between existing principles, and solve real-world problems. They would also teach on a college level
.Slide3
Work Environment
What are the work hours? (full-time, weekends, etc.) 35 to 40 hour week in office buildings or
collegesSlide4
How to Become One
What kind of education do you need? Masters or doctoral degree
Do you need to take a test to get a license? no
Do you need a license/certification? no What kind of license? none
What qualities do you need to have? Communication skills, critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills.Slide5
Pay
How much is the salary? $99,380 per year, $47.78 per
hourSlide6
Job Outlook
What is the expected growth in that field? 16
percent
What is the projected employment? 3,600
Year: 2020Slide7
Similar Occupations
What similar occupations are out there? Actuaries, computer programmers, and computer systems analysts.Slide8
Who to Contact For More
Information
American Mathematical Society
,
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
,
Office of Personnel
Management