mathematician
Sign in to saveA mathematician is someone who uses an extensive knowledge of mathematics in their work, typically to solve mathematical problems. Mathematicians are concerned with numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models, and change.
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A mathematician is someone who uses deep knowledge of mathematics to solve problems involving numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models, and change. Their work matters because mathematical solutions underpin advances in science, technology, engineering, economics, and many other fields that shape how society functions.
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- Occupation.name
- Mathematician
- Occupation.type
- Academic
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- 250px
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- Euclid (holding calipers), Greek mathematician, known as the "Father of Geometry"
- Occupation.competencies
- Mathematics, analytical skills and critical thinking skills
- Occupation.formation
- Doctoral degree, occasionally master's degree
- Occupation.employment_field
- universities, private corporations, financial industry, government
- Occupation.related_occupation
- statistician, actuary
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- History
- Required education
- Activities
- Applied mathematics
- Pure mathematics
- Mathematics teaching
- Consulting
- Occupations
- Prizes in mathematics
- Mathematical autobiographies
- See also
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
A mathematician is someone who uses an extensive knowledge of mathematics in their work, typically to solve mathematical problems. Mathematicians are concerned with numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models, and change.
==History==