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Re:How to Become a Pure Mathematician (Or Statistician) by Ar-Curunir on Friday September 12, 2025 @04:20PM (#45226304)
The definition of professional mathematics is research. That’s what they are trained in and that’s what they are competent at. I don’t understand your comment.
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Re:How to Become a Pure Mathematician (Or Statistician) by monkeyelite on Friday September 12, 2025 @05:08PM (#45226785)
Lots of professors aren’t leading their field in research - they aren’t competitive with those that do.

So yes, they are teachers or administrators or make minor research contributions.

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