Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
Friday Update – 03/09/07
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• March 10, 2007 – State
MATHCOUNTS Competition –
Boise State University, Boise
• March 22 & 23, 2007 –
ISPE 2007 Annual Meeting –
Oxford Suites, Boise
• May 11, 2007 – National
MATHCOUNTS Competition –
Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas
• May 11, 2007 – ISPE
Southwest Chapter Spring Fundraiser Golf Tournament
YOU ARE
RUNNING OUT OF TIME....DON'T MISS OUT!
There is still time to register for the ISPE 2007 Annual Meeting.
Program and registration information can be found on the
ISPE web site.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES….
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation
The Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation is offering an opportunity for an
Engineering Technician Senior. Come to work with us and be part of an
organization where you will work with dedicated and extraordinary people; people
who are building parks and providing recreational areas where the sprit and
beauty of Idaho is preserved and available to all.
This position reports to the Development Bureau Engineer located in Boise and
works with the park managers throughout Idaho. There is frequent travel within
the region and some statewide travel necessitating overnight stays. The
incumbent may work in adverse weather conditions, on rough terrain and hazardous
job site conditions.
You will be responsible for coordinating fieldwork and inspecting projects
and/or facilities for compliance with drawings and specifications. Your
knowledge of computer-aided design drafting software will be an asset. Salary
starts at $32,385 DOE. To view the complete job announcement and apply visit our
website at
www.idahoparksandrecreation.idaho.gov
City of Meridian – Staff Engineer
Performs technical work in the planning, design, construction, operation, and
repair of the City water and wastewater facilities. This work requires solving
engineering problems and working as part of an engineering team. Job
Specifications: Bachelors of Science degree in civil engineering and
certification as an Idaho Engineer in Training, or ability to obtain
certificate; experience in engineering or any equivalent combination of
education, training and experience. Must display an attitude of cooperation and
the ability to work well with others. Must have working knowledge of: Civil
engineering; Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) software; knowledge of statutes regarding
municipalities; Knowledge of recent developments and sources of information in
the field of public works engineering, and computer aided design and drafting
(CADD). Stable City government employment. For the full description, please
visit www.meridiancity.org. Salary:
$3396 - $4245/mo. DOE
MATHCOUNTS PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Can you solve this MATHCOUNTS problem? The answer will appear in next week's
edition of the Friday Update!
Iditarod
The Iditarod sled-dog race is run on a trail that was originally a mail-supply
route. In 1925, part of the trail became a lifesaving highway for the children
who lived in Nome.
The Iditarod is sometimes called “The Last Great Race on Earth.” Every year, it
begins in Anchorage, Alaska during the first weekend in March. Each team of 12
to 16 dogs and a musher covers the distance to Nome in approximately 9 to 17
days.
The route is always longer than 1,000 miles. There is a northern route, which is
run on even-numbered years, and a southern route, which is run on odd-numbered
years. The exact measured distance of the race varies, but according to the
official website the northern route is 1,112 miles long, and the southern route
is 1,131 miles long.
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Each of the eight letters in the word “IDITAROD” is written on a card. The cards
are put into a bowl. The cards are drawn at random one at a time without
replacement and placed from left to right in the order in which they are drawn.
What is the probability the letters on the cards correctly spell “IDITAROD”?
Express your answer as a common fraction.
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In 2002, Martin Buser, from Big Lake, Alaska, won the Iditarod in a time of 8
days, 22 hours, 46 minutes, and 2 seconds setting a new record. In 2006, Jeff
King, from Denali, Alaska, won the Iditarod in a time of 9 days, 11 hours, 11
minutes, and 36 seconds. Assume the length of the race is 1112 miles. What is
the positive difference between their mean speeds in miles per hour? Express
your answer as a decimal to the nearest hundredth.
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The 2007 Iditarod follows the southern route. Assume the length of the race is
1131 miles. If the winning musher and sled dog team have a mean speed of 5.3
miles per hour, what is their projected finish time? Express your answer in the
form w days: x hours: y minutes: z seconds.
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To learn more about the Iditarod go to the following website:
http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/trail.html
Answer to last week’s MATHCOUNTS problem:
3 ÷ 24 = 0.125. The density of the snow is 12.5%.
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(SWE) = (snow density) × (snow depth). SWE = 0.125 × 12 feet × 12 inches/foot =
18 inches.
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(snow depth) = (SWE) ÷ (snow density). snow depth = 37.9 inches ÷ 0.4 = 94.8
inches.
If you want to see last week's problem again, click
http://www.mathcounts.org/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=983&z=110
Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
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Boise, ID 83717-0239
208-426-0636
Fax: 208-426-0639
E-Mail: ispe@idahospe.org
Web Site: www.Idahospe.org
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