mathematics

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He has dual degrees from Columbia University in music and mathematics, which uses spreadsheets and modeling to solve real-world problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He won a scholarship to Eton College after attending a state primary school, and studied mathematics at Pembroke College, Oxford.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

It wasn’t until he started to doubt whether he wanted a career in the abstractions of mathematics that he thought of economics as an alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s all right, Lupe. I’ll be glad to teach you navigation. Tell me—how much mathematics do you know?”

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