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Mathematicians. Alan Zhang Period 14 11/14/13. What does a mathematician do?.
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Mathematicians Alan Zhang Period 14 11/14/13
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.
Work Environment • What are the work hours? (full-time, weekends, etc.) 35 to 40 hour week in office buildings or colleges
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.
Pay • How much is the salary? $99,380 per year, $47.78 per hour
Job Outlook • What is the expected growth in that field? 16 percent • What is the projected employment? 3,600 Year: 2020
Similar Occupations • What similar occupations are out there? Actuaries, computer programmers, and computer systems analysts.
Who to Contact For More Information • American Mathematical Society, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Office of Personnel Management