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The authors of the essays in the this volume describe a wide variety of careers for which a background in the mathematical sciences is useful. Each of the jobs presented show real people in real jobs. Their individual histories, demonstrate how the study of mathematics helped them land good paying jobs in predictable places like IBM, AT&T, and American Airlines, and in surprising places like FedEx Corporation, L.L. Bean, and Perdue Farms, Inc. You will also learn about job opportunities in the Federal Government, as well as exciting careers in the arts, sculpture, music and television. There are really no limits to what you can do if you are well prepared in mathematics.The degrees earned by the authors profiled here, range from bachelors to masters to Ph.D. in approximately equal numbers. Most of the writers use the mathematical sciences on a daily basis in their work; others rely on the general problem-solving skills acquired in mathematics as they deal with complex issues.Students should not overlook the articles in the Appendix that are reprinted from the MAA's student magazine, "Math Horizons" These articles provide valuable advice on looking for a job and on the expectations of industry.

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This new edition of 101 Careers in Mathematics (2nd ed., 2002; 1st ed., CH, Mar'97, 34-3917) includes 25 new entries and now contains 146 profiles. Contributors briefly describe their careers after receiving a baccalaureate degree in mathematics. The testimonies show that, beyond this base in mathematics, commonality disappears: a great variety of career paths stem from a first degree in mathematics. Some individuals have no further schooling, others obtain graduate degrees in mathematics, and still others obtain advanced degrees in fields such as medicine, law, library science, business, computer science, information technology, and natural resources. Some contributors include advice to those contemplating mathematics degrees. For example, they point out that mathematics teaches people how to learn and be organized and logical. The sketches are informal and too casual at times; their hasty composition makes some entries difficult to read. Writing errors abound. Not to be missed are the appendixes covering steps for getting a job, interviewing advice, and in particular, two articles that contrast mathematics careers in academe with those in the private or governmental sectors. These articles suggest academic efforts could better prepare students for industrial careers. Valuable for career collections at institutions offering bachelor's degrees in mathematics. --William R. Lee, Minnesota State University, Mankato