Why do Mathematics?

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

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WY IS MATHEMATICS IMPORTANT?
Mathematics is the language of physical sciences, economics and finance. Statistics pervades all sciences and commerce.
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Why is Mathematics Important?

All the great civilizations of the past rose because of Mathematics. Every great scientific discovery was preceded by a corresponding breakthrough in Mathematics look up the history of Einsteins theory of relativity, the Lorentz Transformation and Minokowskis unified space-time model.
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Mathematics is Fascinating!!

Many discoveries in Physics were predicted by Mathematics before they were observed experimentally.

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Examples
Radio Waves, Big Bang Theory, General Theory of Relativity, Plancks quanta, Black Holes, Antimatter, Quarks,

Ref: Mathematics as a Sixth Sense, Stephane Durand

http://www.math.ecnu.edu.cn/earcome3/poster/EARCOME3_Durand_Stephane_Poster.doc
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CAREERS IN MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

All quantitative disciplines need Mathematics!

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Skill Shortage!!
Skill shortage is not in taxi drivers, managers, real estate agents, parcel deliverers, bakers, bank tellers, check out personnel,. IT IS IN PEOPLE WITH TECHNICAL SKILLS! AND THESE CAREERS NEED MATHEMATICS!
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Salaries March 2010 Data Top 10

Sector Average Australian Salary Mining, Oil & Gas Construction, Building & Architecture Executive Engineering IT & Telecommunications Marketing Scientific Human Resources & Recruitment Banking & Financial Services Sales Average Min Average Max Average $90,470 $70,625 $47,375 $59,302 $47,023 $45,146 $41,524 $40,300 $40,879 $43,351 $37,125 $229,375 $214,412 $255,199 $197,455 $189,305 $164,091 $140,500 $183,533 $180,118 $167,500 $138,005 $123,339 $123,007 $117,017 $97,571 $86,231 $85,302 $84,952 $84,506 $81,793

How many of these need Mathematics?

Source: http://content.mycareer.com.au/salary-centre/?ads=0&s_cid=215859
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Mathematics and Statistics are needed in:

Physical sciences: physics, physical chemistry, bio-physics, engineering (all varieties), geo-physics (geo-statistics), biomechanics, computing science, Software Engineers, Database Managers, .

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Mathematics and Statistics are needed in:

Business: economics, finance, actuarial studies, management. Financial Analyst, Risk Analyst, Insurance, Investment Banking, Economics and Commerce, Software Engineers, Database Managers, .

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Biological sciences: bio-statistics, bioinformatics, bio-metrics, psychological measurement, medical statistics, medical imaging, medical engineering, exercise science, bio-mechanics, ecology social statistics.

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Mathematics and Statistics

Some career paths need mathematics and or statistics (engineering, physics). Others (such as financial or biological) are enhanced by selected knowledge in mathematics and particularly statistics. Someone with high level training in M&S has all quantitative careers open to them.

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Do More Mathematics!!
Technical skills are enhanced with higher level of Mathematics and Statistics. We in Australia are lagging behind the world, whereas we can be world leaders in science and technology!!

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We all use the telephone, television, internet, transport, fridges, computer games, satellites for communications and weather forecasting, computers, electricity, transport (cars, planes,), mobile devices,. NONE OF THESE WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT MATHEMATICS!!

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Applications of Mathematics

The following posters illustrate the vast application of Mathematics in everyday life.

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Weather

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Global Warming

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Aerodynamics

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Gene Research

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Coding and Security

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Tsunamis

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Hurricanes

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Blockages

Why dont more people do Mathematics?

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Blockages
Mathematics is hard! Yes it is! But it is also very rewarding, and is no more harder than learning to skate or tennis! It takes time to understand new ideas and concepts. In any endeavour you need to do something hard to excel!
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Blockages
You need to be bright to do Mathematics. No! You need not be very bright. But Mathematics makes your brighter. And it will improve your skills and understanding of other related subjects.

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Blockages
I dont need a lot of Mathematics for science! Wrong! A higher level of Mathematical skill will make you a better Scientist and Engineer. Great discoveries and higher level performance in physics and engineering innovation requires high level Mathematics.
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Rewards of doing Mathematics

Problem solving skills that will help you in every aspect of your life. Good organisational skills. Logical, clearer thinking. A very interesting, satisfying life full of challenges and achievements!

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Rewards of doing Mathematics

USE YOUR SKILL AND

TALENT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF THE

WORLD!!
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Web Sites
1. https://www.maths.uwa.edu.au
2. http://www.austms.org.au/Jobs/Job_listings.html

3. http://www.statsci.org/index.html
4. http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/wmy2kposters/

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