Subsequent to my written and oral reports, NASA made adjustments that have reduced the risk of gas path occurrences, and the reliability of the Space Shuttle was increased. I have also worked as a Visiting Scientist in medical research statistics at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. That algorithm finds general application as an optimization method in the field of operations research. Effectively communicating ideas to colleagues in both oral and written form is critical. Here is where I believe my career as professor and my writing experiences have been assets.
Teaching requires effective communication.
I was honored to receive the Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics from the North Central Section of the Mathematical Association of America in 1997. Writing most definitely requires effective communication. My book, Finite and Infinite Dimensional Linear Spaces, was cited as one of the top ten books written on its subject for permanent library acquisition in a recent publication of the Mathematical Association of America. Skills in both written and oral communication are ever important to develop. But maintaining and improving physical health also requires consistent attention.