I hope you never have to go to court. But if you do, you’ll appreciate folks like Amanda Tuttle, who is completely dedicated to accuracy and details. As a judicial assistant, her main responsibility is to keep court records, including
When we purchase a product we do not even think of the processes that have to take place in order for the product to reach our hands. So much is involved on the back end of things. Tammy Landrum is
Today, you will meet Bonnee Byrne who is Freelance Artist and Owner of Signs by Bonnee. She has been painting artwork and signs for the past twenty-six years. Sound like fun, huh? She even seems to enjoy the math aspect of the job! Can
Many of us work in what we call corporate America. A lot goes on behind the scenes that allows the workers to do their jobs effectively. Tina Boocher is a corporate secretary at her husband’s fabrication business, Boochers, Inc., a a
With unemployment rates at record levels, temporary agencies are busier than ever. I had the pleasure of speaking with Aliya Purtee who is the branch manager at Patrick Staffing, a temporary staffing agency. She not only helps people get placed in jobs
You probably see your recycling truck driver every week and yet never think about the ins and outs of their job. Sarah Penrod is one of those faithful people who picks up your recyclable goods on a regular basis so that
Math is important in many careers, but one of the most critical is in the field of medicine. For example, it’s very important for medicine to be dosed in correct amounts. I’m thankful that Michelle knows her math since she
In today’s world, we’ve all unfortunately been touched by cancer in one way or another. We may have stood beside a loved one as they battled the disease, or we may have experienced it first-hand. Rick at First Dayton Cyberknife encounters cancer
Real estate appraisers: whether you love them or hate them, they’re a necessity. Sometimes we may disagree with their figures, but as Tim Lane shows us, the facts are the facts. And how does Tim get to those facts? Math
Can you imagine being the president of a twenty person manufacturing company–without math? Meet Kathy Keel, president of BSF, Inc. and let me tell you, she has to know her math. In her position, she must keep an eye on profitability,
Raise your hand if you’re trying to get in shape for swimsuit season or a wedding? (I’m raising my hand!) May is prime time for folks to either get more serious about fitness or fall off the wagon. But fitness
It’s been a long while since I’ve posted a new Math at Work Monday interview. But this feature remains one of the most popular here at Math for Grownups. Perhaps that’s because teachers and parents like to prove to their