Being a zoo keeper, I use maths every day. From dietary preparation and enclosure design, to monitoring growth and giving medication, maths is very much part of my routine. It is extremely [...]
My speciality is severe weather forecasting. I forecast the weather for the Emergency Services and produce warnings for critical fire weather days or severe thunderstorms. Weather is ever [...]
I am doing an apprenticeship as a builder and carpenter so that one day I’ll be able to step up and co‑ordinate a multi‑million dollar building project. Construction demands a lot of you [...]
There is maths in feeding a horse. Feed requirements and medication doses are based on the horse’s weight. Estimating the weight of a horse is a maths equation – it is approximately equal to the [...]
It is the basics, percentages and fractions, that are used constantly in nursing. Most universities require mathematics as a prerequisite to get into a nursing course so you really do need to [...]
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by the actions of humans. This can be measured. We can compensate for carbon increase in one area, by creating less [...]
I am a strength and conditioning coach. I help people with weight loss and with getting fitter and stronger for their sports. Maths is not a requirement for this job, but makes the job a lot [...]
