Great Scientists Don't Need Math - WSJ.com - 2 views
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For every scientist, there exists a discipline for which his or her level of mathematical competence is enough to achieve excellence.
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If your level of mathematical competence is low, plan to raise it, but meanwhile, know that you can do outstanding scientific work with what you have
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"For many young people who aspire to be scientists, the great bugbear is mathematics. Without advanced math, how can you do serious work in the sciences? Well, I have a professional secret to share: Many of the most successful scientists in the world today are mathematically no more than semiliterate."
