Math in my career

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Math in my career
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Now Teach Physics at York Tech

• Physics is HOW STUFF WORKS
• LOTS of math!
• Get to play with formulas
• Get to play in lab

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Example

• Joe throws his pack off a cliff.
• Find where it lands.

Algebra
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Example

• Find the force to push a block uphill

Trigonometry
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Example
Find the current in the circuit
Matrices
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Example
Find the electric field around a sphere
Calculus
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Who needs Physics?

• Engineers
• Electronics
• Draftsmen
• Scientists
• Medical workers
• Anybody that wants to understand HOW THINGS
  WORK

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Benefits of Teaching

• Academic environment
• New Technology
• Get to help students build careers/lives
• Very little travel unless you want it
• Holidays/summers off

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Preparation for Education Career

• Public School
• Bachelors degree, internship
• 2 year/Technical College
• Masters degree
• University
• PHD degree

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Previous Job Computer Programmer
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Air Washer Control Engineer
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Paint Store Employee
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Hardware Store