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April 2009 Newsletter Article |
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Careers in Mathematics There are many careers suited to people with strong math skills. For example, accountants, financial analysts, engineers, teachers, and architects all apply varying levels of math on a daily basis. Accountants and auditors are typically employed by companies, individual clients, and government agencies to prepare taxes and maintain financial records. Financial analysts assess a company’s finances to determine its value and projected earnings. They use their knowledge of the market to recommend profitable business tactics and wise investment decisions. These and other financial occupations require an aptitude for working with numbers, as well as strong analytical skills. Other math-related careers include engineering, teaching, and architecture. Engineers use linear algebra and other concepts to design, develop, and evaluate systems and products in various fields. Architects apply geometry to create structurally sound spatial designs. High school teachers instruct advanced level math courses, including algebra, geometry, statistics, calculus, and trigonometry. These professions require critical math and problem solving skills. Like playing an instrument, solving math problems is a specialized skill that requires continued learning and practice. Students who excel at math should take advanced courses in high school, and enroll in a college or university that offers a major or minor in mathematics or a related field. Another excellent option for gifted students who cannot afford the time and/or costs of a traditional four-year college is vocational and technical training. There are many institutions in the greater Philadelphia area that offer training for occupations that are math-oriented and highly lucrative. As these students enter the work force, they will be qualified for a wide array of successful jobs.
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