Exploring Careers in Mathematics

These websites of professional mathematics organizations provide information to help explore careers in mathematics.

American Mathematical Society (AMS)

The AMS has an extremely complete page containing information on

bullet Careers
bullet Jobs, Internships
bullet Summer programs in mathematics
bullet Semester study abroad programs
bullet Clubs, Conferences, events, on-line journals
bullet Competitions, prizes, honorary societies
bullet Graduate school
bulletA brochure on Resources for Undergraduates

Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

The MAA has a web page dedicated to providing information for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in mathematics:  http://www.maa.org/students/career.html.

At this site you can find some interesting Career Profiles that are also featured in the MAA career brochure We Do Math!

Central College's Geisler Library

bullet101 Careers in Mathematics. 2nd ed. Andrew Sterrett, editor. Washington, DC: Mathematical Association of America, 1996. (Geisler Library call number: 510.23 On 3, c, 2nd ed)
bulletGreat Jobs for Math Majors. Stephen E. Lambert and Ruth J. DeCotis. Lincolnwood, Ill.: VGM Career Horizons, 1999. (Geisler Library call number: 510.23 La 5, g in)
bulletShe Does Math! Marla Parker, editor. Washington, DC: Mathematical Association of America, 1995. (Geisler Library call number: 510.23 Sh 3, d)
bulletCareers in Mathematics video and CD MAA (Geisler Library call number CD-ROM 510.23 Ca 7 i)

Other Organizations with Information on Careers in the Mathematical Sciences.

bulletThe Sloan Career Cornerstone Center (SCCC) is a resource center for those interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
bulletThe AMS-SIAM Mathematical Careers Bulletin Board and the INFORMS Student Union Career Center.
bulletThe Association for Women in Mathematics maintains a site about mathematical careers.
bulletAn article about teaching math can be found here.