book out now
book out now
Jean Dubinsky Gasca’s math students often asked, “How will I ever use this?” In reality, many people use math in their work, and if students have math in their toolbox of skills, that might open a door for them later on. So, What’s Math Good for, Anyway? is an engaging and informative book exploring the practical applications of math in myriad real-life fields. Jean interviewed twenty-five professionals, ranging in careers from science and medicine to architecture and business administration, and even within creative fields such as visual effects and photography. Through stories about their work, students will learn the value of math and the amazing ways it is used in all aspects of life. The book is written in an easy-to-understand style and is illustrated with delightful drawings. It is designed for readers from twelve to one-hundred-and-twelve! Regardless of whether you find math challenging, you wrestle with math anxiety, or you are one of those to whom math comes easily, you will enjoy these glimpses into how math is used in the work that people do!
New math book released May 2025!
Jean Dubinsky Gasca’s math students often asked, “How will I ever use this?” In reality, many people use math in their work, and if students have math in their toolbox of skills, that might open a door for them later on. So, What’s Math Good for, Anyway? is an engaging and informative book exploring the practical applications of math in myriad real-life fields. Jean interviewed twenty-five professionals, ranging in careers from science and medicine to architecture and business administration, and even within creative fields such as visual effects and photography. Through stories about their work, students will learn the value of math and the amazing ways it is used in all aspects of life. The book is written in an easy-to-understand style and is illustrated with delightful drawings. It is designed for readers from twelve to one-hundred-and-twelve! Regardless of whether you find math challenging, you wrestle with math anxiety, or you are one of those to whom math comes easily, you will enjoy these glimpses into how math is used in the work that people do!
Education & Credentials
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UCLA: B.A. & M.S.
M.S. in Engineering, “Problem Solving and Decision-making” (1976)
B.A. in Zoology (1972)
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California state teaching credentials
Foundational Math
Foundational Science
Biological Science
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Awards
Teacher of the Year at Westchester Neighborhood School, 1999
Eddy Award from the Westchester- LAX-Marina del Rey Chamber of Commerce.
Faculty Prize for Distinguished Teaching Assistants, UCLA, 1973-1974
Teaching Experience
TIME FLIES when you’re having FUN
7th grade math and bio students: measuring plant growth and graphing results over time
8th grade physics: doing work with air pressure to raise the table