Symmetry describes the properties possessed by some shapes and objects that allows them to look similar when flipped, turned, or shifted. We take a look around the Dallas Public Library to find instances of symmetry in the designs around us.... CONTINUE READING
The castle shelves in the Dallas Public Library are made up of a number of different basic shapes. Using our walkSTEM guide, we see just how many we can find! You can download and print your own shapefinder onto an acetate using this pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vBKbHnWZug5uBlM61LXAAEgU9dNaUwdY/view?usp=sharing... CONTINUE READING
The castle-shaped shelves in the Dallas Public Library picture book area is a fun way to incorporate imaginative architecture into a space. Designing these sorts of shelves requires quite a bit of math and planning – something we try to tease apart by taking measurements of its dimensions.... CONTINUE READING
How are the dimensions of a room measured? Using the Louise Kahn Pavilion in the Dallas Public Library, we take measurements of length, width, and height to figure it out.... CONTINUE READING
Things that are further away appear smaller to the eye, an effect which can cause parallel lines to look as though they converge. Using the bookshelves as an example, we investigate why this is the case.... CONTINUE READING
Library bookshelves are filled with fantastic books – but is there any quick and easy way to estimate how many are in a given area? Join us as we discuss our solution!... CONTINUE READING
There’s a pattern of overlapping circles in the ground pavement around the medical center – but is there any way to estimate how many circles there are? We investigate a few different methods of figuring it out! Join talkSTEM and UT Southwestern faculty and grad students as they explore the STEM concepts on their campus.... CONTINUE READING
Slope is a way of describing the way that a line or plane – like a sidewalk – changes over a distance. Using these principles, we describe the way the grounds around us were built. Join talkSTEM and UT Southwestern faculty and grad students as they explore the STEM concepts on their campus.... CONTINUE READING
Angles can be found all around us, but what types of angles are there? We find various angles on UT Southwestern’s Medical Center to discuss! Join talkSTEM and UT Southwestern faculty and grad students as they explore the STEM concepts on their campus. You can freely print the angle-a-tron tool onto an acetate using this pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JPfBIatPfkZzi... CONTINUE READING
Pi is a number describing the ratios various parts and measurements of circles have with each other, meaning we can calculate it from any measurable circle – including this sculpture, Sun Disc Triptych by Jesús Moroles. Join talkSTEM and UT Southwestern faculty and grad students as they explore the STEM concepts on their campus.... CONTINUE READING