APPLIED MATHEMATICIAN   Applied mathematicians ... use theories and techniques, such as mathematical modeling and     computational methods, to formulate and solve practical problems in business, government,   and engineering, and in the physical, life, and social sciences.                      OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK 2004-2005           Applied mathematicians start with a practical problem, envision the separate elements   of the process under consideration, and then reduce the elements to mathematical variables.   They often  use computers to analyze relationships among the variables and solve complex   problems by  developing models with alternative solutions.... Frequently, applied   mathematicians are required to collaborate with other workers in their organizations to   achieve common solutions to problems.       Much of the work in applied mathematics is done by individuals with titles other than    mathematician. In fact, because mathematics is the foundation upon which so many other   academic disciplines are built, the number of workers using mathematical techniques is   much greater than the number formally designated as mathematicians. For example,   engineers, computer scientists, physicists, and economists are among those who use   mathematics extensively. Some professionals, including statisticians, actuaries, and    operations research analysts, actually are specialists in a particular branch of mathematics.                                      Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)   SIAM offers CAREERS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES.

STATISTICIAN   A master's degree in statistics or mathematics is the minimum educational requirement   for most jobs with this title [statistician].   Statistics is the scientific application of mathematical principles to the collection, analysis,   and presentation of numerical data. Statisticians contribute to scientific inquiry by applying     their mathematical and statistical knowledge to the design of surveys and experiments;   collection, processing, and analysis of data; and interpretation of the results. Statisticians   may apply their knowledge of statistical methods to a variety of subject areas, such as   biology, economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing,    education, and sports. Many economic, social, political, and military decisions cannot be   made without the use of statistical techniques, such as the design of experiments to gain   Federal approval of a newly manufactured drug. Because statistical specialists are   employed in so many work areas, specialists who use statistics often have different   professional designations. For example, a person using statistical methods on economic   data may have the title econometrician, while statisticians in public health and medicine   may hold titles such as biostatistician, biometrician, or epidemiologist.                         OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK 2004-2005: STATISTICIAN   WHAT IS STATISTICS?   HOW DO I BECOME A STATISTICIAN?   SCHOOLS OFFERING DEGREES IN STATISTICS   FREQUENTLY ASKED STATISTICS CAREER QUESTIONS   CAREER BROCHURES (third section down)   SOME MASTER'S PROGRAMS IN STATISTICS