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A mathematician is someone who uses an extensive knowledge of mathematics in their work, typically to solve mathematical problems. Mathematicians are concerned with numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models, and change.

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A mathematician is someone who uses deep knowledge of mathematics to solve problems involving numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models, and change. Their work matters because mathematical solutions underpin advances in science, technology, engineering, economics, and many other fields that shape how society functions.

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Occupation.name
Mathematician
Occupation.type
Academic
Occupation.image
250px
Occupation.caption
Euclid (holding calipers), Greek mathematician, known as the "Father of Geometry"
Occupation.competencies
Mathematics, analytical skills and critical thinking skills
Occupation.formation
Doctoral degree, occasionally master's degree
Occupation.employment_field
universities, private corporations, financial industry, government
Occupation.related_occupation
statistician, actuary

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male form of label
matematician
female form of label
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Mathematicians
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ISCO-08 occupation class
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  • History
  • Required education
  • Activities
  • Applied mathematics
  • Pure mathematics
  • Mathematics teaching
  • Consulting
  • Occupations
  • Prizes in mathematics
  • Mathematical autobiographies
  • See also
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Further reading
  • External links

A mathematician is someone who uses an extensive knowledge of mathematics in their work, typically to solve mathematical problems. Mathematicians are concerned with numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models, and change.

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