Mathematicians

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Mentor others on mathematical techniques.
2. 02Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
3. 03Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
4. 04Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
5. 05Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
6. 06Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
7. 07Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
8. 08Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
9. 09Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
10. 10Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
11. 11Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.
12. 12Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code.

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