The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to support mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts who are interested in careers that use math. Mathematics coursework prepares graduates to become creative analytical thinkers who put their quantitative skills to use.
Mathematics professor Deanna Haunsperger of Carleton College in Northfield, MN is the new president of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). As president of the MAA, Haunsperger leads the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. We are thrilled to have Haunsperger answer our questions about her career as a mathematician and educator, and what she hopes to accomplish for the mathematics community.
Any mathematics student with a love for problem solving can look forward to a fulfilling career. The skills you develop while studying mathematics are in high demand, and there is no shortage of interesting jobs that will use your analytical, problem-solving, and logic skills. Here are some of the careers a math student can consider: