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Careers with Maths
Sophia Guo
Risk graduate
Sophia thanks the CommBank grad program for a kick start to her career in analytics and analysis
Dr Jono Tuke
Maths & statistics
Forget about your horoscope — the best tool for predicting the future is maths.
Kate Helmstedt
Ecosystem champion
Kate Helmstedt translates maths to working in Antarctica, repairing the delicate ecosystem that has been invaded by pests.
Dr Lamiae Azizi
Research statistician
Dr Lamiae Azizi is saving the world as a lecturer and research statistician; by working towards a cure for cancer, and improving machine learning.
Dr Andrew Blinco
Maths & agriculture
Dr Andrew Blinco, Maths grad at UQ, uses maths in agriculture careers to increase the sustainability of the mining and farming industries
Dr Paul Wu
Seagrass statistician
Paul Wu switched from aerospace engineering to saving vital seagrass habitats, but the foundation skills that got him there stayed the same.
Free Sobolewski
Maths undergrad
Free Sobolewski has always wanted to study maths. Thanks to Indigenous internship program, CareerTrackers, she's on track to a career in maths.
Dr Luke Bennetts
Applied mathematician
Applied mathematicians like Dr Luke Bennetts uses numbers to create climate change solutions
Maggie McGowan
Fashion founder
Maggie McGowan is using maths in her fashion business, Magpie Goose, to create employment opportunities for Indigenous artists in the Northern Territory
Lauren D'Aprano
Product designer
Lauren D'Aprano uses maths everyday in her small business that creates planet-friendly fork-and-spoon carry cases (that are pretty, too!)
Geoff Webb
Data scientist
Geoff Webb uses data science to improve health practices in mental health and hospitals.
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