VIDEO: Why Math Rocks

Not everybody sees the real-world application of math when they first learn it. Take Mike Kiddoo, for example. He’s an engineer at Universal Orlando Resort, designing and building the attractions at the theme parks worldwide.

As a child, Kiddoo didn’t like math or understand its use outside of the classroom. Yet he did love taking things apart and rebuilding them to see how they work. This led him to engineering. Since then, he’s used math on the job every day during his career.

A few months ago, DynaMath editors interviewed Kiddoo along with two other engineers working at Universal Orlando Resort. Each one of them had a story about how math played an important role in their lives as a child, as a student, and as a professional engineer. Each story is a testament to the power of math. Check it out!

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