We Use Math - Introduction

When will I use this?

Meet professionals from a number of exciting fields who use mathematics in their jobs every day.

Computer programmers, nuclear researchers, game developers, financial analysts, physicists, economists, medical scientists, professors, cryptanalysts, attorneys, systems analysts, actuaries and engineers—these are just some of the professionals who rely on mathematics in their work. You'll be introduced to many of them in this video.

Learn about purpose, opportunity and success awaiting you in math. For more about real-world uses of math, visit http://www.weusemath.com.

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[OfficialWhyRock722]

What is the title of the background music?

[WeUseMath]

@OfficialWhyRock722 There is no title of this background music. The filming company created it for this video. Thanks for asking though!

[physicskid1]

great video. i think this has convinced me enough to major in mathematics. it's so much more than the numbers, math teaches you how to think. we need more of these people in Washington DC. LET'S ELECT A MATHEMATICIAN PRESIDENT IN 2012!!! lol

[CristinaXNofx]

Math is important, and so is money, accept it or not. And we want to live comfortable with what we are doing, if you understand math you have more posibilities to get a job (and that´s what we are looking for) . =D

[MrTurabq]

"it's a language, just like, you know, being good at English and grammar. and, the better you are at it, the further you can go with it"

[davidram1]

@sawaugust There is nothing wrong with being slow, as long as you are accurate. I mean maybe it can be hard to finish a test in time but that is why you practice, so you know right away what the next step is given a scenario.

[davidram1]

@MrMraggies1996 I am a third year Mechanical Engineer major am minoring in math, and i can say that it is not as hard as you might think it is. With good professors, which I am blessed to have had, it is all step by step and easy to follow.

[MrMraggies1996]

I want to teach math in high school. How hard is Math in college?

[MathematicianLegacy]

I cant believe there are people who say we dont need math...well....good luck trying to find a good job without a math background

[mxcnrawker]

Ever since I saw this video on youtube, I watch this EVERY SINGLE morning while brushing my teeth because this gives me so much hope for my future in Mathematics and Computer Science, thank you guys for this very inspirational video it really gives me hope in the biggest way. you really have no idea, THANK YOU!

[sawaugust]

i dont mind math but im just not good at it im also very slow at math but i dont like to solve sodokue i think thats how u spell it puzzels. But im slow at it so that might be a problem for me as for getting a job. what im interested in it computers idk what i want to be in the computer world but im very interested in computers and how they work. But i heard that most people who are smart have jobs in that field so idk but i know im interested in that type of job. Im 17 and a jr in high school.

[gigijbijbj]

@voister81 jealous?

[Dman40000]

wheres the next video?

[sgtcojonez]

@QuantDesign I completely agree with you Sir/Ma'am