Career questions tagged math
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How can I be successful with my PhD?
I'm going to Texas A&M for a Math PhD this fall.
Plano
What is the difference between pure mathematics and applied mathematics?
Hello I’m Angel and stuck between UCSD or CPP I don’t know whether research or hands on is better when going for a math degree. Can someone also provide additional info on which technique is best?
Los Angeles
What jobs or fields would you recommend that combine some or more of these interests?
I am interested in math, art, working with people, especially people with special needs and/or disabilities, and learning all sorts of new information. #Spring25
West Hempstead
How would you recommend someone who doesn’t have the strongest basic math skills approach college level math courses?
I went to a French Immersion school and was not able to connect with the math teacher and learn as well as I would have hoped. I now struggle with math even though it used to be a course I enjoyed. I really want to major in chemicals I love science a lot but I know I would have to take some math courses. I want to know how I should approach these courses to get the most out of the class.
New Orleans
What are some resources I can use to help me succeed in online mathematics classes?
I am returning to school as a college junior. I do not have experience with online classes and I am looking for advice on how to succeed/beneficial resources I can use. Thanks!
Dodge City
Time intensive passions while in college?
Right now, I'm split between learning what I want and learning what I know I can do. Game development and writing are my passions, and I love math, and they often DO coincide with each other, but to focus on both intensely has always felt pretty futile. Is there a way to think about this as I get geared up to (likely) major in math and now also configure my lens to hone in on career prep? I could be thinking about this maybe a little wrongly too. Now that I ask, there's always a possibility of MORE time opening up instead of less. Wonder what that's like.
Oakland
What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most and what does the environment that you work in look like?
How does the current job you’re doing utilize the skills you’ve learned in college? What does a general workday look like for you? How well do you mesh with members of your team? What is the most important skill to have in your field? What inspired you to choose this field? What challenges have you faced in your current role and how have you overcome them? What do you enjoy most about your job?, What advice would you give people who want to follow a similar career path to you? How do you see your field progressing in the next five years? What have been some challenges that had to be overcome quickly and why did they occur in the first place? What is your view on the newer generation of graduates/workers that although they are still very new to the field, have a lot of ambition to achieve their goals and improve the field? When you first started working in your field, how does it compare to today and what are some of the most significant changes? This is for a class to interview people in our field of study
Denton
Is memorization important in engineering?
I'd consider math my best subject, but if it's been a while since I've done a specific type of problem, I usually have to reteach myself. Is this normal? I'm currently a senior in high school taking Pre-Calc, and I get 100% on all my assignments and tests. However, if I were given a problem from the beginning of the school year, I'd probably struggle with it. Would this negatively impact my exam grades in college or affect how well I perform as an electrical engineer?
United States
What are some good math apps that can help me UNDERSTAND what I'm doing? I will likely be taking a statistical class.
Context: Math is my absolute worst subject. It stopped me from going to a 4-year out of high school (fear of failure). I have to take one math class despite my already 2 transferred classes from my other tech, and I'm only doing a 2-year program.
Oshkosh
As a female high school senior intending on majoring in applied mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science, what obstacles can I expect in the classroom and job market, and what steps would best prepare me for a future as an actuary??
I am a high school senior graduating in May, and I am enrolled at Westfield State University for the 2025 Fall semester. I am confident in my major selection, but I am interested in professional insight.
United States
What do I need to do to get into statistics. I just am really wondering what type I want to get into. How can I figure out what would be the best specific field in statistics for me, what is the difference between an actuary and an actuarial scientist and how and why does that fit into statistics ?
#Spring25 I just want it to be enjoyable. Sports analyzing catches my eye. However, I realize that is a very hard field to get into as a whole but still.
Signal Mountain
What math goes into receiving a college degree to become a pharmacist?
Im trying to make a poster board for math to show the puble sometime in April
Green Valley
Which is more hireable: A double BA in physics and math, or a BS in physics?
do employers actually value well-rounded candidates, or do they just want specialists?
Irvine
Does anyone know any companies looking for a student majoring in Mathematics and/or minoring in Graphic Design?
Hello! I am a current student majoring in Mathematics and minoring in Graphic Design! Please see my portfolio/ website here: https://sites.google.com/view/taylormcauliffe/home. I am also interested in programming and computer science, considering my Mathematics degree! If you are an employee at a company that is seeking out our intern in New York City! Please let me know! My linkedin is www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-mcauliffe-45b660205
New YorkShould I cancel my SAT Score ?
I think I got a 700-750 on English but for my I think for math I got a 520-540 because my math 1 section was medium hard and then 2nd module I got the easiest algebra questions that make me think I got a 21/22 on the second module. Considering I am applying to places such as Stanford, duke, Colombia is it worth cancelling or keeping.
Fresno
How can I be able to get elevated in Math?
I am in 7th grade standard math right now, and I really want to get into Algebra 1 next year for math, are there any resources to help me learn pre-algebra/8th grade math? There is a summer placement test for this so are there any recommendations for textbooks, or resources
Coralville
How do I develop study habits ?
Grade 7,I love math and science
Port HarcourtWhat colleges are best for either majoring in math with an art minor, or double majoring in both?
I'm a high school junior looking for larger colleges in the Northeast. I don't want to go to a small liberal arts school or any fancy prestigious schools, but would prefer a larger college. I want to continue doing art but don't want to pursue it as a career. What colleges have the best math and arts programs that work well together?
Boston
I am considering getting into engineering, I am in 10th grade but my grades aren't the best. I am good at trade math questions but not very good at geometry, I enjoy working with my hands and currently taking my second year of welding.
How can I improve in math, and what resources should I be using to become successful in engineering
Olympia
Is a Mathematics degree enough for entry level positions in Finance?
I am currently obtaining my associate's degree and have decided that mathematics is the best option because of it's versatility. My goal is to work in investment banking, so I know I will need a bachelor's degree. I have no desire to get a Master's degree. Will that effect my chances? What would give me an "edge" up on the competition?
Chicago
How should I proceed along the lines of my math classes?
Hello! I have a question! I am currently taking honors Precalculus as a sophomore and next year I want to go to standard stat because I don't want to feel overwhelmed, and I plan to take another AP class in an unrelated subject. My math teacher is telling me to go to AP Calculus AB then do AP Stat my senior year, but I don't want to do that because my school pays for 4 ap classes and I have taken APUSH, am taking AP Gov, and really want to take AP Psychology because I want to be a psych major and the last one that I wanted to do was maybe AP Stat my senior year but there are no other honors classes to do for my junior year of math. Would it look bad if I did standard stat for my junior year and AP stat for my senior year? I'm confused because I can't afford more AP exams and those are the 4 that I want to do. Also, is calculus a required class for psych majors? Another piece of information that I think is relevant is that I'm not all that good at math so I don't want a math class that will make me struggle and bring down my GPA. I know this has been a lot so thank you!
Severn
How do I have a good career in Maths?
I love mostly performing calculation
Boise
which career if you like computer and maths?
like comp and math
New York
what career is best if you like maths?
love maths
Atlanta