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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What makes nature so appealing to us?
- July 30
What math aspects make nature so satisfying? Come for a stroll in the park as we think about it together.... 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
Do animals all walk with the same pattern, or are there different walk patterns?
- September 9
Quadrupeds – animals that walk on four legs – move their limbs in many different patterns as they travel. These walking patterns are known as gaits, and each type of gait can be described mathematically and compared to gain insight into animal locomotion! This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily r... CONTINUE READING