alt Hacker NewsThe 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.
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.
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.