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100,000 Computers a Day
100,000 Computers a Day Available by Subscription

A rare and fascinating look inside the world's largest computer manufacturer, Dell Inc., where thousands of computers are custom-built and shipped around the world every day. From the call center to the assembly line, one thing is certain: The whole operation relies on math skills every step of the way.
Running time 5:00 minutes.

The Bakery

Whether he's making mouth-watering chocolate croissants or perfectly flaky apricot danishes, this baker has to make sure that he has just the right amount of each ingredient and that requires math.
Running time 5:35 minutes.

The First American Coins
The First American Coins Available by Subscription

Steve Contursi owns the first gold coin minted in the US. It's worth 6 million dollars. But numismatists like Steve don’t just collect coins—they also collect their stories. From the meaning behind the term "two-bits" to Martha Washington's silverware, the stories of our money are rich in history and math!
Running time 5:55 minutes.

The Head Chef

Imagine 100 people coming to dinner. For Chef Dennis Burrage that means creating special dishes with new and different recipes that will give his customers a unique dining experience. How does he do it? For one thing, he combines his passion for great food with his background and love of architecture.
Running time 2:15 minutes.

Ice Cream the Italian Way
Ice Cream the Italian Way Available by Subscription

From having the right ingredients on hand for all 300 flavors to keeping the frozen treats at a frosty -30 degrees, the technicians at Ciao Bella Gelato Company have ice cream making down to a science.
Running time 5:05 minutes.

In the Chef's Kitchen
In the Chef's Kitchen Available by Subscription

Whether they're planning bulk orders for next week's menu, measuring the correct amounts of ingredients or figuring out how to scale up a recipe for a catered event, it's clear that math is almost as important a tool as their pots and pans.
Running time 5:05 minutes.

Operating a Restaurant
Operating a Restaurant Available by Subscription

There’s more to running a restaurant than great food. The restaurant business is a perfect training ground for solving problems.
Running time 1:04 minutes.