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From satellites to the London Olympics, all in one career

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Discover why the number 6174 is so mysterious.

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September 2008
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financial modelling

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Rupa Patel never wanted to be a financial engineer — she wanted to be a maths teacher. However, her skills in conveying difficult mathematical concepts to others, as well as a love of maths, enticed her into the exciting field of financial mathematics. Now she models risk, travels Europe and occasionally finds time to herself to examine the maths of her job in detail.

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Studies have linked solar wind with bird behaviour and stock market performance

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Australian cricket to blame for oil price rise?

Tags: public understanding of mathematics : correlation : causation : financial mathematics : mathematics in sport : financial modelling