In 2015, there were more CEOs of S&P 500 companies named John or Jon than there were CEOs that were women. How has this changed in the years since?
Tag: change over time
The Arctic Ice Cover is Receding
The Arctic sea ice cover grows and shrinks over the course of the year, but it's typically at its greatest coverage during the month of March. How does this look from year to year? How can data encourage us to take action?
History of Calculating π: Number of Accurate Digits
It's almost π day (3/14 in the US)! Some people like to try to memorize π. Is it possible for them to memorize all the known digits? How many digits ARE known, and how has our knowledge of π changed over time?
Ozone Depleting Substance Emissions, 1960-2016
Finally: a climate crisis success story! Why don't we hear about the ozone anymore? And what caused the ozone-depleting substance emissions to dramatically decrease across the world?
How Halloween Overtook the Day of the Day in Mexico
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Peru Became the World’s #2 Producer of Blueberries in a Decade
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IMDb Ratings for Leonardo DiCaprio’s Movies Over Time
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Living Arrangements of 25-34 year olds in the US
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Causes of Deaths in Children and Adolescents in the US
What poses the greatest risk to children's safety over time? How has US policy and safety regulations shaped that? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
International Literacy Rates over Time
How has the world literacy rate changed over time? When did we experienced the greatest gains in literacy, globally? What has influenced these times of increased literacy? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Record High Temperature Set in Antarctica
In late March 2022, Antarctica experienced a heat wave. How concerning is this? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Record Low Fertility Rate in Australia
Australia is currently experiencing a record low fertility rate. Why does this matter? And what does it have to do with immigration policy? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Gas Prices (per liter) in Mexico and the US
Despite having much lower wages, Mexicans have been paying more than Americans to fill up their tanks for years, until now. (@LatAmData) Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Google Trends: When do people want to know how many tablespoons are in a cup?
When do people google the conversion from tablespoons to cups? What trends do you notice? What does this mean about what Americans are doing? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
The Issues Most Likely to Start a Thanksgiving Argument (2014 and 2017)
What issues were likely to start a Thanksgiving argument in 2014 compared with 2017? What about now? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Materials Recycled in Pounds per Person per Day (US)
How much have Americans recycled over time? How do we measure that? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Rate of Left-Handedness in the US: Stigma & Society
Left-handedness has long been stigmatized in the US (and other countries). How did the rate of left-handedness seem to change over time? And what is the parallel between the rise of left-handedness and the rise of people identifying as queer? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Homelessness Among US Veterans and the Impact of Targeted Voucher Programs
How did the US government address the major issues of homelessness amongst its military veterans? ...and what's happening now? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Voting Rates by Age, 1980-2016: Millennials are the Only Group to See an Increase since 2012
Who votes? Check out the who votes, by age, over the years. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.