Educating Mathematical Scientists: Doctoral Study and the Postdoctoral Experience in the United States

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The goal of this book is to determine what makes certain doctoral/postdoctoral programs in mathematical sciences successful in producing large numbers of domestic Ph.D.s, including women and underrepresented minorities with sufficient professional experience and versatility to meet the research, teaching, and industrial needs of our technology-based society.
Educating Mathematical Scientists describes the characteristics of successful doctoral/postdoctoral programs, based on the diverse set of 10 universities at which site visits were made.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
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