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Thinking of a Career in Applied Mathematics?
A career in applied mathematics isn't just about crunching numbers. It's a career that uses mathematics to solve problems in the environment of your choice.
Careers in Applied Mathematics: …alternatives to academia for STEM majors
- Introduction
- Where Can I Work?
- What Kind of Problems Might I Work On?
- Growing Fields to Consider
- How Do I Get Started?
- Profiles of Professional Mathematicians and Computational Scientists
- Public Awareness
- Appendices
- Organizations that Hire Applied Mathematicians
- Applied Math and Computational Science Societies
- Books on Careers in the Mathematical Sciences
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Sloan Career Cornerstone Series
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Careers in Mathematics
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