Cool Careers in Math

This book features 12 engaging biographies of women and men in math--from an animation scientist and a mathematical biologist to a sports statistician, a computer scientist, and more.

These remarkable scientists and engineers share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it.

Next to each biography there are interesting and fun activities related to each career.

This innovative book, written by science writer Kimm Groshong, conveys the excitement of math and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible careers in math.