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Math at Work Monday: Thanksgiving edition

Ever have one of those weeks?  That was me last week.  I just couldn’t get my act together, and before I knew it, it was the weekend, and I had struck out — for the first time — on getting a compelling and interesting Math at Work Monday interview.

Shucks.

Then I remembered: I’m so blessed to have wonderful things in life, including a great archive of amazing Math at Work Monday interviews.  And I’m betting many of you haven’t read them all.

So, I’m celebrating Thanksgiving a little early this year.  Taking it a little easy. Counting my blessings rather than my shortcomings.  Please enjoy some of my favorite Math at Work Monday interviews.  I’m so thankful for everyone who has shared their experience and insight with everyone in the Math for Grownups family!

Brette the Cookbook Author: Need a little Thanksgiving dinner inspiration?  Brette is your gal!

Ron the State Anatomy Board Director: Plenty of people are thankful for the medical research provided by cadavers.

Mary Ellen the FBI Profler: Need I say more?

Alison the Shop Owner: As you’re gearing up for holiday shopping, check out how shop owners make buying decisions.

Come back on Wednesday, when I’ll publish a special excerpt from my book — and get the scoop on how to time Thanksgiving dinner so everything ends up on the table, hot and perfectly cooked!

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Math at Work Monday: Labor Day edition

Photo courtesy of eddie.welker

Math for Grownups is taking the day off, so I thought it would be nice to post a few of my favorite Math at Work Monday interviews, in case you missed any of them.

Enjoy your Labor Day!

Marie Grace the Knitwear Designer: Those cute little booties that Aunt Lottie knitted for your baby daughter? They were likely designed by someone like Marie Grace, who uses math to figure out how many rows are knitted and how many are purled.

Ron the Web Designer: Just last week, Ron told me that he actually used a math proof to help him figure out some design elements.  He’s the only person I know who admits to regularly using the Golden Mean.

Graham the Fish Hatchery Technician: So far, this is the most popular Math at Work Monday edition ever.  Maybe that’s because most folks ask, “What the heck is a fish hatchery technician?” Maybe it’s because there’s a photo of Graham holding an enormous snapping turtle by its tail.

Shana the Jewelry Designer: I’m fascinated by Shana’s process and studio.  Her work is so organic and yet requires a tremendous amount of math and science.

Melissa the Speech Therapist: My first Math at Work Monday Q & A, Melissa revealed how math helps her test her adult patients’ cognitive abilities.  Until she answered my questions, she didn’t really know how much she uses math in her job — like many of the folks I’ve interviewed.

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