Mathematics
and Computer Science Speaker Series
California State University, Stanislaus
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m
Room: P-101
Speaker: Louis Feldman
Title: Mathematics at Burger King -- Operations Research
in the Fast Food Industry
Abstract: A brief history of the pioneering uses of
mathematics to improve efficiency in the fast food
industry. How mathematics was used to select the optimal
capacity for serving customers at the drive-up windows. Related
careers for mathematics majors.