Introduction Mathematics has always held a central position among the liberal arts. It has also come to play a prominent and growing role in society at large. This fact is reflected in the diversity of students who study at least some mathematics during their time at Washington University, as well as in concerns expressed regularly in the media about the need for a mathematically educated population in a world that is more and more technological.
Students have many different reasons for majoring in mathematics.
Some are planning academic careers in mathematics, involving teaching or research. Others plan to work as actuaries, or at other jobs in industry or government. Some plan careers in secondary education. Still others simply view mathematics as an interesting concentration in their liberal arts education, even though they plan to enter such professional fields as medicine or law. I where articles about mathematics, as well as information about jobs, research opportunities, and fellowships are posted.