Here's an interesting story of a girl in Michigan with Grapheme-Color Synesthesia. In other words, she visualizes each digit, zero through nine, as a different color.
For her, and others with the same condition, it adds a new splash to math work.
Mathematical Biophysicist
Mathematical biophysicists develop theories and methods of the physical sciences for the investigation of biological systems.
Low-end Salary:
$46,015/yr
Median Salary:
$84,080/yr
High-end Salary:
$129,510/yr Education:
A Ph.D. degree usually is required for independent research, but a master’s degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development.
Math Required:
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Calculus I and II
Linear Algebra
When Math Is Used:
Mathematical biophysicists use math as they apply models and experimental techniques to larger systems such as tissues, organs, populations, and ecosystems. Scientists in this field conduct research concerned with understanding the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interactions between DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis.
Potential Employers:
About 39 percent of all biological scientists were employed by Federal, State, and local governments. Federal biological scientists work mainly for the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Interior, and Defense and for the National Institutes of Health. Most of the rest work in scientific research and testing laboratories, the pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industry, or colleges and universities.
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Quote Of The Day
"It should be evident that each step in my career has rested on a firm foundation in mathematics. For me, the study of mathematics was the key that opened the doors to the universe."
NASA Astronaut
Figures represent salary potential.
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