Math and Careers
One of the benefits of studying mathematics is the variety of career paths it provides. A 2009 study showed that the top three best jobs in terms of income and other factors were careers suited for math majors. Another recent survey shows that the top 15 highest-earning college degrees have a common element: mathematics.
This project will require you to research possible careers and investigate the role of mathematics in these careers. You will present your research to the class in a powerpoint presentation on Thursday. The following information should be included:
I. General Job Description (Slides 1 and 2)
II. Education (Slide 3)
III. Expected Salary (slide 4)
IV. Employment Outlook (Slide 5)
V. Personality Traits Best Suited for the Job (Slide 6)
Slide 1 and 2: General Job Description
Take personality careers quiz at this site: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Choose a career which may be of interest to you. Research the career and write a description explaining the requirements and demands of your chosen job.
As you compile information there are items which must be included within your job description:
* Slide 1: What do people in this career do?
* Slide 2: How is math used in this job?
Below are some possible sites to search on the Web.
We Use Math **
.
Why Must I Learn Math? **
Mathematical Sciences Career Information
American Mathematical Society's -- Seeking Employment
Careers In Math and Statistics.
Career Center
10 Seriously Cool Careers **
.
Careers that Need Math **
II. Education (Slide 3)
What education is required for the career you chose? Are there certain schools which are highly desired for this career (include graduate schools)?
Research the college that you plan to attend next year. What programs/majors/etc. do they have in place that will support you in this career choice.
The College Guide
Colleges and Universities
The College Board
CSUS majors
UC Davis majors
US Colleges
III. Expected Salary (Slide 4)
Before you choose a career, you want to know what salary you can expect. Below are a few possible sites. What is the entry level salary? What is the maximum salary you can earn?
We Use Math
Source EDP Salary Guides
Engineers' Salaries
Carnegie Mellon's Salary Statistics
Ohio State's Salary Statistics
Job Smart
1996 Computer Industry Salary Survey
STC Rocky Mountain Chapter 1995 Salary Survey
IV. Employment Outlook (Slide 5)
What is the employment outlook? Are jobs available for professionals in your chosen career?
Occupational Outlook Handbook
V. Personality Traits Best Suited for the Job (Slide 6)
There has been a tremendous amount of research done recently on personalities and careers. A person spends 8 to 10 hours 5 to 7 days per week working. It might as well be at a job one enjoys. What personality traits are best suited for the career you are researching? Do you believe that you have those traits?
Take the personality careers quiz at this site: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Careers Online
This project will require you to research possible careers and investigate the role of mathematics in these careers. You will present your research to the class in a powerpoint presentation on Thursday. The following information should be included:
I. General Job Description (Slides 1 and 2)
II. Education (Slide 3)
III. Expected Salary (slide 4)
IV. Employment Outlook (Slide 5)
V. Personality Traits Best Suited for the Job (Slide 6)
Slide 1 and 2: General Job Description
Take personality careers quiz at this site: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Choose a career which may be of interest to you. Research the career and write a description explaining the requirements and demands of your chosen job.
As you compile information there are items which must be included within your job description:
* Slide 1: What do people in this career do?
* Slide 2: How is math used in this job?
Below are some possible sites to search on the Web.
We Use Math **
.
Why Must I Learn Math? **
Mathematical Sciences Career Information
American Mathematical Society's -- Seeking Employment
Careers In Math and Statistics.
Career Center
10 Seriously Cool Careers **
.
Careers that Need Math **
II. Education (Slide 3)
What education is required for the career you chose? Are there certain schools which are highly desired for this career (include graduate schools)?
Research the college that you plan to attend next year. What programs/majors/etc. do they have in place that will support you in this career choice.
The College Guide
Colleges and Universities
The College Board
CSUS majors
UC Davis majors
US Colleges
III. Expected Salary (Slide 4)
Before you choose a career, you want to know what salary you can expect. Below are a few possible sites. What is the entry level salary? What is the maximum salary you can earn?
We Use Math
Source EDP Salary Guides
Engineers' Salaries
Carnegie Mellon's Salary Statistics
Ohio State's Salary Statistics
Job Smart
1996 Computer Industry Salary Survey
STC Rocky Mountain Chapter 1995 Salary Survey
IV. Employment Outlook (Slide 5)
What is the employment outlook? Are jobs available for professionals in your chosen career?
Occupational Outlook Handbook
V. Personality Traits Best Suited for the Job (Slide 6)
There has been a tremendous amount of research done recently on personalities and careers. A person spends 8 to 10 hours 5 to 7 days per week working. It might as well be at a job one enjoys. What personality traits are best suited for the career you are researching? Do you believe that you have those traits?
Take the personality careers quiz at this site: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Careers Online
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