(Simon Singh) Speaking of Simpsons and their mathematics...

“Homer^3 ”  was  written  by  David  S.  Cohen,  who  has  an  undergraduate  degree  in  physics  and  a master’s  degree  in  computer  science.  These  are  very  impressive qualifications,  particularly  for someone working in the television industry, but many of Cohen’s colleagues on the writing team of The  Simpsons  have  equally  remarkable  backgrounds  in mathematical  subjects.  In  fact,  some  have PhDs and have even held senior research positions in academia and industry. We will meet Cohen and his colleagues during the course of the book. In the meantime, here is a list of degrees for five of the nerdiest writers:
 

J. STEWART BURNS  
  BS Mathematics, Harvard University
  MS Mathematics, UC Berkeley
 

DAVID S. COHEN
  BS Physics, Harvard University
  MS Computer Science, UC Berkeley
 

AL JEAN
  BS Mathematics, Harvard University
 

KEN KEELER
  BS Applied Mathematics, Harvard University
  PhD Applied Mathematics, Harvard University
 

JEFF WESTBROOK
  BS Physics, Harvard University
  PhD Computer Science, Princeton University
 

In  1999,  some  of  these  writers  helped  create  a  sister  series  titled Futurama,  which  is  set  one thousand years in the future. Not surprisingly, this science fiction scenario allowed them to explore mathematical themes in even greater depth.