CONTENTS MATH Jobs in math Cracking codes Transit planning Mapping the planet 10 Feeding the world The bigger picture 14 Sports statistics 16 Shaping our climate 18 Visual effects 20 EADER Digital forensics 22 Dealing with disaster 24 Farther and faster 26 The next big thing 28 Glossary 30 Index 32
JOBS IN MATH QUALIFICATIONS IN MATH CAN TAKE YOU FROM HI TECH MOTOR RACING TO THE EXCITING REALM OF MOVIE MAKING Welcome to the world of working in mathematics Studying math is really worthwhile because it opens doors to a whole range of interesting exciting unusual and amazing jobs in mathematics Studying math doesn't mean you'll be stuck in a lecture hall or classroom There are also jobs in code breaking food production and disaster relief to name a few This book will help you find out what each job is all about as well as the rewards of doing the job Formula One designers use high end math skills to work out how air will flow over their cars NFUr
STEM STANDS FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH AS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES GROW THERE IS INCREASING DEMAND FOR PEOPLE WITH STEM SKILLS V An education in science could take you to one of the most prestigious colleges or universities on the planet such as Oxford University or MIT THE ROUTE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL Education from about ages 14 to 18 JOB INICLE A MATH POST SECONDARY Studying for an undergraduate degree and a post graduate degree such as a master's degree and a doctorate V Predicting powerful hurricanes requires number crunching For each job you will find out what subjects you may study as you move through school and what further training you would need These are quite general because what you study for a particular qualification will change depending on which country you are in Some incredible
