A Challenge of Numbers

People in the Mathematical Sciences

• Author(s): National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, Bernard L. Madison,
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Pages: 136
• ISBN_10: 0309041902
  ISBN_13: 9780309041904
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Mathematics / General , Political Science / Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy , Science / Research & Methodology , Reference / Research ,

Description:...

A Challenge of Numbers describes the circumstances and issues centered on people in the mathematical sciences, principally students and teachers at U.S. colleges and universities. A healthy flow of mathematical talent is crucial not only to the future of U.S. mathematics but also as a keystone supporting a technological workforce. Trends in the mathematical sciences' most valuable resourceâ€"its peopleâ€"are presented narratively, graphically, and numerically as an information base for policymakers and for those interested in the people in this not very visible, but critical profession.