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To knock out numbers one, two, and three...
Dr. Theodore Laetsch of the University of Arizona Math Department
PhD from the California Institute of Technology
Kristen Cherney, actuary for Scottsdale Insurance Company
Note: Actuary is one of the most common post-college jobs for math majors
Undergraduate degree for Arizona State University
No higher education to speak of, but is in the process of taking her actuarial exams
4: Laetsch - 40 years across various universities
Cherney - 5 years at the same business
5:
Dr. Theodore Laetsch in the flesh: Website
I unfortunately don't have a picture of Kristen currently: Website
6: Laetsch - March 3rd, 4:00 p.m. (schedule may change, but will happen in the next week)
Cherney - February 26th 11:00 a.m. (Phone interview)
List of Interview Questions
1: Why did you decide that math was the branch that you wanted to study/work in?
2: How did you end up in the position(job) you are in today?
3: What is your favorite thing that you've researched/worked on?
4: What is your least favorite thing you've researched/worked on?
5: Do you like working on pieces by yourself or with your colleagues?
6: What do you think is your most important piece of work and why?
7: What field of mathematics do you feel your most knowledgeable in?
8: What do you recommend to future mathematicians looking into your field?
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