What’s mathematical about a tree?
- July 30
Why do so many trees get thinner and thinner the higher up you go? Let's apply some math to the situation and figure it out!... CONTINUE READING
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How does Gravity Affect Flowing Water? (version 2)
- July 30
Why does the width of water in the fountain, or even from a kitchen faucet, get narrower as it falls. Watch this video to see this phenomenon and to consider this question. For a more detailed look at this same phenomenon at the same fountain, watch this video too.... CONTINUE READING
How Do You Create Your Own Labyrinth? (version 2)
- July 30
How can you make a labyrith? Inspired by one they see on campus, Willa and Andrew brainstorm how to design one from scratch. For more details, this video provides more details.... CONTINUE READING
How Symmetrical Is It? (version 2)
- July 30
What types of symmetry are visible in the rotunda at Dallas Hall? Watch this video to see this question come to life. For greater details, watch this video too.... CONTINUE READING
What is Mathematical about a Tree? (version 2)
- July 30
How do the size of branches in a tree change as you move up a tree trunk? And why do we see this change in size? Also, what does that have to do with the branch functions? Watch this video to see all trees in a different, and mathematical, way. Watch this video for a more detailed explanation on this question.... CONTINUE READING
How do you Measure Slope? (version 2)
- July 30
What is the slope of the stairs in this outdoor amphitheater? Willa and Andrew have a fun dialogue about this question and why it matters. For more details, this video provides more details.... CONTINUE READING
How Can We Design Games at the Cameron Indoor Stadium’s Basketball Court?
- September 9
Humans have being playing sports and games for thousands of years - but what actually goes in to the design of a game? Duke University engineering student, Katie takes us on a tour of the Cameron Indoor Stadium to discuss just that! Read her blog post about creating this design-themed tour here: https://talkstem.org/designing-... CONTINUE READING