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Careers and People in Mathematics
Browse the library catalog for books in these areas:
- Careers in mathematics and statistics
- People of mathematics and statistics (for biographies and more)
Learn more about careers:
- Occupational Outlook HandbookCareer information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information includes summary of the work, what they do, work environment, how to become one, pay, job outlook and similar occupations.
A selection of related books:
Mathematicians and Statisticians: A Practical Career Guide by Call Number: QA10.5 .E53 2021Publication Date: 2021
A New Year's Present from a Mathematician by Call Number: QA21 .L39 2020xPublication Date: 2020An exciting book dedicated to two questions: What is it that mathematicians do? And who gets to be called a 'mathematician' and why?
Math Makers: The Lives and Works of 50 Famous Mathematicians by Call Number: QA28 .P67 2020Publication Date: 2020
Republic of Numbers: Unexpected Stories of Mathematical Americans Through History by Call Number: QA28 .R63 2019Publication Date: 2019
