mathematics

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Simon Broucke didn’t expect to use his mathematics degree for his music assistant job at “Masquerade,” the new interactive revival of “The Phantom of the Opera” in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Access to the classical studies is now instantaneous: literature, science, art, philosophy, mathematics and history.”

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s the branch of mathematics that analyzes randomness, uncertainty and the likelihood of certain outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

A woman grandmaster - the highest female-only chess title - Zhou was pursuing a degree in economics and mathematics at the University of Toronto at the time.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“A simple matter of mathematics, Johnny. If the current against you is flowing at—say—ten knots an hour, you have to be making at least eleven knots to move against it.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham