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
Math at Work Monday: Thanksgiving edition
Math at Work Monday: Harmony the fabric designer
You may not know this about me yet, but I’m a fabric junkie. In fact, when I finished my book last winter, my reward was a day-trip to New York City to shop at Mood Designer Fabrics. I need rehab. So
Math at Work Monday: Frank the radiator guy
Let’s face it. We take our heat for granted. Unless you’ve been without heat for long enough that the charm of it all wears off, you just plain don’t notice that your house is toasty warm. And if you have
Math at Work Special Edition: Alison the shop owner
It’s November, which means it’s time for me to start thinking about the upcoming holidays. I love to buy gifts, but I hate to shop. So I spend a lot of time thinking about what I want to buy and
Math at Work Monday: Brette the cookbook author
I like to cook and bake (especially pies and bread), but the idea of developing a recipe that others can use makes my hands sweat. To be honest, I don’t really understand the difference between baking soda and baking powder (except that
Math at Work Monday: Mary Ellen the FBI profiler
I have a confession to make: I’m so fascinated by the law enforcement agents who profile criminals. Criminal Minds,Silence of the Lambs, Se7en–I could watch them over and over again. And so I am so pleased to have a real, live
Math at Work Monday: Jennifer the retail buyer
Merchandise at your favorite store doesn’t magically appear on the store shelves. In fact, there’s a lot of planning that goes into the number and types of candy bars that fill checkout-line racks. And that’s where Jennifer Cassara comes in.
Math at Work Monday: Josh the head of the Maryland Department of Health
Ooooh! We have a big-wig here at Math for Grownups today! Dr. Joshua Sharfstein is a pediatrician and the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Before taking this position, he served as the Principal Deputy Commissioner of
Math at Work Monday: Ronn the State Anatomy Board director
At first glance, you might find Ronald Wade’s job a bit gruesome, but he plays a pretty important role. As the State Anatomy Board director for Maryland, Wade is responsible for the bodies that are donated to science in Maryland. Each year,
Math at Work Monday: Katie the costume designer
Two things you should know: First off, I once worked in the marketing and public relations department at Virginia Stage Company, an Equity theatre. Second, I love to sew (and don’t have enough time these days to delve into my stash
Math at Work Monday: Julie the audiologist
For many of us, math is like hearing — something we take for granted on a daily basis. As an audiologist, Julie Norin pays close attention to both on a day-to-day basis. Here’s how she uses math in her work and
Math at Work Monday: Ann the art museum curator
Ann Shafer If you’ve been following the Math for Grownups blog, you know how often math plays a role in art. Turns out that it’s not only useful in creating art but caring for it as well. Ann Shafer,