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The most common question students ask math teachers at every level is “When will I use math?” WeUseMath.org is a non-profit website that helps to answer this question. This website describes the importance of mathematics and many rewarding career opportunities available to students who study mathematics.

Featured Math Tidbit

Danica McKellar

Actress Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper from The Wonder Years) was a math major. She now advocates math education through bestsellers like Math Doesn’t Suck, and Kiss My Math. She is an inspiration to aspiring young women. Image Credits: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danica_McKellar

Featured Career Spotlight

Computational Biologist

A computational biologist (bioinformatics) applies the techniques of computer science, applied mathematics, and statistics to address biological problems. His/her main focus lies on developing mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques. By these means it addresses scientific research topics without a laboratory.

Featured Blog Post

Using Math to Cure Diabetes

Mathematics professor uses his research to help find a cure for Type 2 Diabetes

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