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
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
If you’re used to a completely different Math for Grownups website, hold up. You’re not in the wrong place. For the last two months (or more?), I’ve been working on a redesign of the site. I wanted something fun, punchy
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,
No. I do not have cancer. But in April and May and June of this year, I thought I might. So that’s the answer to the question in my headline. I’ve been taking a break while I deal with the
Most of you are probably sick to death of Political campaign polls. But these numbers have become a mainstay of the American political process. In other words, we’re stuck with them, so you might as well get used to it —
Ever get in one of those organizing moods — looking for ways to save money, save time, save brain cells? That’s so me right now. I haven’t done a good financial audit in a while. Now that my daughter’s in middle school, I’ve
Today’s guest post is from Laura Overdeck, the ingenious creator of Bedtime Math. Don’t know what that is? Keep reading. And then go sign up for their daily email. You won’t regret it! As kids go back to school, it’s natural
In recent months, there’s been a tremendous amount of buzz regarding an educational change called Common Core. And a ton of that buzz perpetuates down-right false information. There’s so much to say about this that I’ve developed a five-part series debunking
I had the pleasure of speaking with Samantha Volz who has the pleasure of working from her very own home every day. That is one of the benefits of being a freelance designer. In addition to graphic design, this artist
Whether a day or sleep-away, camp is a perineal part of summer for many families. So today, I introduce you to Joelle Kelenson, Director of School Age Programming for the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. She uses math, and she doesn’t