Here are some helpful math/stats websites to explore for more information about the profession:
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) SIAM exists to ensure the strongest interactions between mathematics and other scientific and technological communities through membership activities, publication of journals and books, and conferences.
Mathematical Sciences Career Information 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.
Sloan Career Cornerstone Series SIAM, MAA, and AMS contributed resources to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to develop the pages of this site on how business, industry, and government use mathematical expertise.
When Will I Use Math? There are many reasons to study mathematics and may career opportunities that involve mathematics. This site posts film clips with people using mathematics in their jobs and resources for teachers interested in including career information in their lessons.
The Poster Project: Visualizing Women in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering The goal of this project is to change the intellectual and emotional climate surrounding the idea of scientific research in order to increase the number of women and girls who choose to pursue careers related to the physical sciences and mathematics.
ACM Crossroads Student Magazine A collection of links to resources for students of computer science, management information systems, business information systems, and related fields.
Don't forget to check out these sites as well!
What Can I Do With This Major? Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this site will help you connect majors to careers. Learn about the typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate. Continue your research on majors and careers through the websites provided at the bottom of the page.
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