Mathematics
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Descriptive Career Information
American Statistical Association (ASA) Career Center
Information about careers in statistics, job and internship listings, and career brochures.
http://www.amstat.org/careers/index.cfm?fuseaction=main
Be an Actuary
Guide to careers in the actuarial sciences for those still in school.
http://www.beanactuary.com/
Mathematical Sciences Career Information
This site from the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) offers a wealth of resources including a career profiles, a bibliography of articles and books on career planning and other useful links.
http://www.ams.org/careers/
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Mathematician
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos043.htm
Job Banks and Searching Advice
On-line Job Information & Listings from the American Mathematical Society (AMS)
A list of sites with career information and job listings in the math field.
http://www.ams.org/careers/ojils.html
Young Mathematician's Network (YMN)
Offers links to career sites, professional organizations, grant foundations and more.
http://www.youngmath.net/
Associations
American Statistical Assocation (ASA)
http://www.amstat.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main
Association for Women in Math (AWM)
http://math.usask.ca/document/netinfo/careers.html
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
http://www.maa.org/
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
http://siam.org/
Graduate School Information
MassCIS
The Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) is available to Massachusetts residents and includes an Education & Training section. Click on "Graduate School Sort" to create a list of schools matching your preferences. From the Mass. Division of Career Services (DCS).
http://masscis.intocareers.org/
Peterson's Online Graduate Program Resource
Peterson's online searchable graduate program database. Users can search graduate programs nationally by keyword, location, etc.
http://www.petersons.com/Default.asp?ShowTab=gr
Market Trends
"Career Choices for Math Majors"
This article speculates about a bright job outlook for African-American math majors. It also states that the need for mathematics skills will intensify as technology affects commerce and corporate enterprise. Written by C.E. Bruce for Black Collegian; Jan/Feb91, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p94.
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"Finding a Teaching Position: Strategies for Success"
For Education Digest; Mar2008, Vol. 73 Issue 7, p38-42, Thomas A. Kersten's article includes teacher employment outlook, market demand, market supply, and mentions how the American Association for Employment in Education reports a general shortage of teachers of mathematics.
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"World-Class High Quality Mathematics Education for all K-12 American Students"
This article talks about the goal of creating world-class mathematics education for all K-12 American students, despite indications that US students' mathematics achievements are below world class standards. By Om Ahuja for Montana Mathematics Enthusiast; 2006, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p223-248.
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