You Can Do Math, Promise. (Video)
The more I talk to people about math, the more I realize this on simple fact: Math ability hinges on confidence. If you think you can do it, you can. And even though I don’t know you at all, I know for...
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Math at Work Monday: Amy the Pastry Chef
Yummy, yummy in my tummy… the old saying goes. Amy Hassler has been a pastry chef for more than 10 years, and just interviewing her made my mouth water. What a fun job she has! I guess she’s a great...
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Get the Party Started: Celebrate Pi Day!
If you have the kind of Facebook or Twitter newsfeed that I have, you have likely figured out that March 14, 2015 is pretty darned special. And at 9:26 a.m., there’s even more reason to celebrate....
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Party Like It’s 3-14-15
Yeah, I’m a big ol’ math nerd, but everyone has to admit: Ultimate Pi Day is a big deal. It only comes around once a century. So why not celebrate? Plan an impromptu Pi Day Party The good folks at...
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How Do Writers Use Math?
Each year, I take a bus up to New York City and stay in a swanky hotel, just to hang out with my great colleagues of the American Society for Journalists and Authors. The workshops and speakers are...
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Math at Work Monday: Colleen the Academic Advisor
For students these days, GPA is everything — so you’d better get it right! Today I interviewed Colleen Angaiak who has been an academic advisor for eight years. She helps kids calculate their GPA, set...
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3 Reasons Non-Fiction Writers Need Statistics
I put this little smiley face here, so you’ll feel comfortable. And you do, right? Because if you’re a writer, you might not really want to think about math so much. And statistics? Yuck! At least...
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Math at Work Monday: Ilisa the Communications and Outreach Events Coordinator
Today I spoke with Ilisa Oman from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She has a big job there and uses math every day. I think it’s pretty cool that even though she isn’t terribly...
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Math at Work Monday: Julie the Digital Marketing and Communications Professional
Today’s interview showcases my talk with Julie Pippert of Artful Media Group who has been in the business of marketing and communications for over 20 years. For the past 4 years she has been doing it...
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Numbers in the News: Guns
This is the first of a series of posts looking at the numbers underlying hot topics in the U.S. The goal of this series is not to take a political or moral stand but to simply outline reliable data...
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Numbers in the News: Teacher Salaries
The series, Numbers in the News, looks at the numbers underlying hot topics in the U.S. The goal of these posts is not to take a political or moral stand but to simply outline reliable data about...
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Math at Work Monday Gets Artsy
I’ve been interviewing people about how they use math in the work for at least three years. And that means I have a really nice archive of Q&As with fascinating people. And in looking at these...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Ilisa the Communications and Outreach Events Coordinator
Today I spoke with Ilisa Oman from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She has a big job there and uses math every day. I think it’s pretty cool that even though she isn’t terribly...
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Check and Double Check: Math can help keep your personal finances in order
Photo courtesy of Robynlou8 Today, I’m guest posting at Tinfoil Tiara on the CantonRep.com. It’s not likely that our nation’s poor math skills caused the housing crisis or the Great Recession, but...
View ArticleNumbers in the News: Guns
This is the first of a series of posts looking at the numbers underlying hot topics in the U.S. The goal of this series is not to take a political or moral stand but to simply outline reliable data...
View ArticleSpring into Good Personal Finance Habits
Over the last three years, there has been no bigger news story than personal finance. And for good reason. Most economists agree that our home-buying habits (fueled by dangerous lending practices)...
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Math at Work Monday: Julie the Digital Marketing and Communications Professional
Today’s interview showcases my talk with Julie Pippert of Artful Media Group who has been in the business of marketing and communications for over 20 years. For the past 4 years she has been doing it...
View ArticleCan You Afford a Mortgage? Debt to income ratio
Unless your last name is Trump or you were recently the last “Survivor” in Somoa, you’ll probably need a mortgage to purchase a home. Not many folks can afford to pay cash for a more than $100,000...
View ArticleNumbers in the News: Teacher Salaries
The series, Numbers in the News, looks at the numbers underlying hot topics in the U.S. The goal of these posts is not to take a political or moral stand but to simply outline reliable data about...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday Gets Artsy
I’ve been interviewing people about how they use math in the work for at least three years. And that means I have a really nice archive of Q&As with fascinating people. And in looking at these...
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