Maths in the Workplace
This page offers a collection of videos illustrating how mathematics is used on a day-to-day basis in a variety of jobs.
Finance Officer (Paul Davy)
Scientific Instrument Designer (Matt Hobby)
Three videos illustrating:
1. the use of the speed-distance-time equation and loci in gps systems
2. the use of logs to deduce the temperature from resistance measurements
3. the use of area and angle to maximize solar energy from a panel
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Sports Engineer (Simon Choppin)
Costume Designer (Monique Hollinshead)
Environmental Officer (Keith Pitcher)
Navigational Officer, Pride of Hull P&O ferry (Thomas McAuley)
Three videos illustrating:
1. the use of a circle theorem and Pythagoras to calculate the distance to the visible horizon
2. the use of bearings, properties of isosceles triangles and speed-distance-time equation to calculate the distance off a fixed object
3. the use of trigonometry (tangent) to calculate the distance from an object of known height
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These videos were produced by the more maths grads project in conjunction with the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM). Follow the link below to access more videos of maths in the workplace.
Maths Matters - Part of EPSRC's 'Engaging Maths' activity
Staying Safe
Mathematics in security
Nature by Numbers
Mathematics and the environment
Counting on Commerce
Mathematics in industry
A Healthy Outlook
Mathematics in medicine and biology
Keeping in Touch
Mathematics in telecommunications and the internet
The Money Programme
Mathematics of finance and economics
