Operations Research Operations research is a scientific approach to analyzing problems and making decisions. It uses mathematics and mathematical modeling on computers to forecast the implications of various choices and to pinpoint the best alternatives. Developed during World War II, operations research helped take the guesswork out of deploying radar, searching for enemy submarines, getting supplies where they were most needed, and the like. And following the war, numerous peacetime applications emerged. Manufacturers used operations research to make products more efficiently, schedule equipment maintenance, and control inventory and distribution.
Some mathematicians devote their careers to training and assisting young mathematicians and others.
This is a very rewarding and challenging career. The usefullness of today's technology will soon be depleted and it is up to up and coming mathematicians and scientist to surge foward into the New Millennium. For the source of this information or for more information on Employment, Training, Job Outlook, Earnings and Related Occupations visit the web site of the Bureau of Labor Statistics .