Today we feature a delightful conversation with Lloyd Douglas, a mathematician who spent the vast majority of his career outside of academics. Lloyd grew up in Brooklyn, New York where he attended a high school focused on Engineering that had, as you will learn in the conversation, a really distinctive mascot. He earned his undergraduate degree at the City University of New York and his Master’s degree at Miami University in Ohio. Lloyd took his first job with the Navy where he worked on simulation and computer programming for submarines and torpedoes. Eventually, he found his way to the National Science Foundation where, among other positions, he served as a program officer and supported many programs that went on to make a difference in the lives of students, including various REU’s, the Carleton Summer Math Program, and the EDGE program. This conversation with Lloyd highlights excellence as a foundation for success in life, the importance of a teacher recognizing and identifying talent in a student, and an interesting perspective on organization. So, please join us as we talk with Lloyd.