Your future in maths: A-Z
Where can studying maths or having a love of numbers take you? From weather forecaster to nutritionist, we want to shine a light on the Power of Maths and the endless career opportunities for younger generations. Your future in maths: A-Z aims to present teachers and learners with a vast array of diverse professionals, whose careers were shaped by maths. In today’s fast-paced world, maths is for everyone, and everyone can benefit from studying maths.
Cameraperson
Doug Allan is a wildlife and expedition cameraperson. For nearly four decades, Doug has travelled the world to capture the wonders of our planet, and maths plays a key role to help him get the best footage possible. Learn more about Doug’s career, including how meeting with Sir David Attenborough changed his life as a scientist, and why maths matters to him.
Engineer
Sophie Harker is an Aerodynamics Engineer who undertook a master’s degree in mathematics. Learn more about Sophie’s career and how she uses maths when experimenting with future concept military aircraft; working out whether designs will fly and, if they do, how fast or how far they will fly, and what she can do to improve their performance.
Maritime Director
Captain Louise Sara is a Fleet Captain and Director of Maritime Standards for a large cruise and travel company. Read her blog, where she shares her journey to captaincy, using maths to navigate the way.
Nutritionist
Toral Shah is a Nutritional Scientist (MSc Nutr Med), Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Food and Health writer and Consultant, as well as the Founder of The Urban Kitchen. Maths plays a key role in Toral’s daily life. Watch her interview to find out how she uses maths to optimise her patients health and prevent major diseases like cancer.
Weather Forecaster
Alex Deakin is a Weather Forecaster and Meteorologist at the MET Office. Alex talks about how he has combined his love for maths and science in his career choices. His love for numbers helps him in his daily job, when he creates weather models and communicates climate statistics and graphs.
Fantasy Footballer
Holly Shand is a content creator in the realm of fantasy football and Fantasy Premier League (FPL). The leading female fantasy expert, Holly writes for the Premier League website, makes guest appearances on The Fantasy Premier League Show, works in television and much more. Find out how maths has helped Holly build a successful career and do a job she loves.