Top STEM Careers in Math

by Corona Brezina

Overview

Students interested in math are often adept problem solvers with essential critical-thinking skills that can complement countless other fields of study and that are useful in a wide range of careers. Readers will learn how a background in math can be channeled into real-world opportunities in such high-interest areas as architecture, physics, astronomy, engineering, financial analysis, economics, and even sports analysis. This volume also guides math students through the process of finding and applying for jobs and describes the numerous possibilities for continued personal and professional development in the careers available to them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477776780
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2014
Series:	Cutting-Edge STEM Careers Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 Math Class and Beyond 8

Chapter 2 Putting Math to Work: Careers in Industrial and Applied Mathematics 22

Chapter 3 Money Matters: Careers in Finance, Recounting, and Insurance 46

Chapter 4 Conlectures, Solutions, and Codes: Careers in Theoretical Mathematics, Operations Analysis, and Cryptanatysis 75

Chapter 5 From Your First Job to a Lifetime of Learning 92

Glossary 107

For More Information 110

For Further Reading 114

Bibliography 118

Index 123

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 8 Up—The increasing need for young professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields means that strong academic foundations in high school are important. Just as vital is education on what these jobs entail. This useful, though less than thrilling series addresses this need by detailing the varied paths available and the significant impact of these professions. For example, a hydrologist plays an important role in ensuring the preservation of and access to our most precious resource—water. Well-organized material combined with informative advice make these titles helpful additions to high school libraries. However, the texts are quite dry, so readers should be encouraged to dip in and out, depending on their interests.

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