Mathematician:Carol Jean Vorderman

British mathematically literate TV presenter best known for having presented Countdown for 26 years.

Has intensive involvement in the British government's initiative to improve the mathematical literacy of school students. Whether you consider this as a point in her favour or against her depends on how cynically you view the government of the United Kingdom. It is worth pointing out that the website presented in her name has had a mixed reception.

A 3rd-class degree from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge is known as a Vorderman in her honour.

Nationality
British, of Dutch and Welsh parentage

Books, Publications and Other Material

 * http://themathsfactor.com/: Carol Vorderman's online maths school

History

 * Born: December 24th, 1960