Video Clips
Career Profile: Ken Blackburn
MPEG Video. 130 MB.
About the Local Career Profile Video Vignettes
Each participant volunteered their time at their work site to answer questions about how math relates to their career and to provide insight into their everyday tasks. The following is a list of the careers represented:
- Dr. Sukumar Kamalasadan, Associate Professor, UWF Engineering and Computer Technology
- Dr. Jim Marsh, Professor, UWF Physics
- Dr. Eric Kimsey, CVS Pharmacist
- Ken Blackburn, Aeronautical Engineer, Eglin AFB
- Pam Becker and Pat Morrison, Pilots, Eglin AFB
Here are some of the questions that were posed to each of the volunteers:
- What do you like best about your job?
- How do you apply mathematics (specifically) algebra to your job on a daily basis?
- How did you choose your career path?
- Describe the importance of taking math related programs relative to your job.
- What are some specific math subjects your profession should know?
- What math courses did you take in middle and high school?
- What advice do you have to students who might be interested in your career or interested in math?
Game Video: The Providers
Windows Movie Format (Requires Windows Media Player). 23 MB.
Game Video: Sustainers
Windows Movie Format (Requires Windows Media Player). 23 MB.