The document discusses the bright future and many career opportunities in mathematics, statistics, and data science fields. It notes that mathematical occupations are among the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Careers in these fields involve activities like predictive modeling, data analysis, and using math and statistics to solve problems and improve quality of life. The skills developed in these areas, such as data management, will be in high demand for the near future. Overall, the document promotes mathematics, statistics and data science as promising career paths.

1. Dr. Orville M. Disdier
A Career in Math, Statistics &
Data Science: A Bright Future
Friday 27, 2017
STEM: Beyond Life Sciences and Medicine
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STEM its about science,
technology & life sciences…
of course!
But do you know that STEM is
more than just that?
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• Why is math important?
• How is math improving my quality of life?
• How is math making my life more fun?
• Could math be part of my professional life
in the near future?
You probably know that the M in
STEM is for Math but, what
does this really mean?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90wFGf534ao&feature=youtu.be
Short Video (6:45 minutes)
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5. • Actuary
• Mathematics teacher
• Operations research
analyst
• Statistician
• Physician
• Research scientist
• Computer scientist
• Inventory strategist
• Staff systems air traffic
control analyst
• Cryptologist
• Attorney
• Economist
• Mathematics professor
• Environmental
mathematician
• Robotics engineer
• Geophysical
mathematician
• Design
• Ecologist
• Geodesist
• Photogrammetrist
• Civil engineer
• Geomatics engineer
• Many others…
Math Related Professions
https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~kouba/MathJobs.html 5

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Mathematical occupations are
in the 5 top fastest-growing
jobs in the U.S.
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Now and during the next 5 years…
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One of the highest positive
growth rates (11.4%)
“Computer and Mathematical
Occupations”
…and also in Puerto Rico, now and in the next 7 years…
Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Sources:
http://www.mercadolaboral.pr.gov/Publicaciones/Proyecciones/Proyecciones_LP.aspx
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Computer Occupations:
One of the most important math
related fields
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Computer
Related
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Math and Computer Coding for
Videogames
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4b9lCfSDQM&feature=youtu.be
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http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Mass_Effect_3/index2.html
So, it seems that Math is
essential for having fun
http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Mass_Effect_3/index2.html
http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Mass_Effect_3/index2.html
http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Mass_Effect_3/index2.html
http://www.dota2.com/reborn/part2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxsz6l021dk
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Do you know that statisticians
are sexy?
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But that was a few years ago. Now…
“The shortage of data
scientists is becoming a
serious constraint in
some sectors”.
“Data scientists want to
build things, not just give
advice”.
“If “sexy” means having
rare qualities that are
much in demand, data
scientists are already
there. They are difficult
and expensive to hire
and, given the very
competitive market for
their services, difficult to
retain”.
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My Experience
How I use math and statistics
every day to improve our
quality of life?
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“Each year more that 3,000
students dropout from public
schools in Puerto Rico”
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Predictive variables (Logistic Modeling)
Preliminary results:
Using “end of enrollment dropout” as dependent variable, not graduation variable
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The Skills and Competences that you will need in
the near Future Includes Data Management Skills
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Math, Statistics & Data Science will
open unimaginable opportunities…
Who knows were
you will be in the
next 15 years?
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Muchas Gracias
Dr. Disdier
orville.disdier@estadisticas.pr
Esta presentación está disponible en:
http://disdier.blogspot.com/
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