Math Circle

Pendulum formula

Last week we found the pendulum sequence is connected to a more famous sequence. This week, we’ll find an explicit formula for this sequence, and use it to make an interesting graph. Math Circle OnlineSunday May 21 7:00-8:30 PM Look to email for login instructions.

Swinging Pendulum cont’d

This Sunday we continue our investigation of the swinging pendulum problem, leading to the discovery of a famous sequence. Math Circle OnlineSunday May 14 7:00-8:30 PM Look to email for login instructions.

Swinging Pendulum

The Math Circle resumes this Sunday with a new problem. Suppose we have a pendulum that swings from side to side, according to a simple rule. What is the best strategy to keep it moving as long as possible? Math Circle OnlineSunday May 7 7:00-8:30 PM Look to email for login instructions.

Separating Fact from Spin

Please join us for Separating Fact from Spin: an investigation of the math of centrifuges. A centrifuge is a useful device for separating fluids that you might find in a chemistry or biology lab. However, if not used properly, it might explode… Math Circle OnlineSunday April 16 7:00-8:30 PM Look to email for login instructions.

Battle at Sol 3 Cont’d

We continue our investigation of using Mathematical Modeling to the Battle at Sol 3. The year is 2020. The Human’s home planet of Sol 3 has been afflicted with a terrible virus. What will be the outcome of this potential health emergency? Math Circle OnlineSunday April 2 7:00-8:30 PM Look to email for login instructions.

Battle at Sol 3

The year is 2020. The Human’s home planet of Sol 3 has been afflicted with a terrible virus. What will be the outcome of this potential health emergency? This session continues our investigation into Mathematical Modeling – applying math to simulate and make predictions about real world systems, using Google Sheets. Math Circle OnlineSunday March …

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Epic Battle at Eltanin Prime

The year is 2385. The Human Confederation’s fleet of 10 starships is orbiting Eltanin Prime when it is suddenly attacked by a force of 8 ships from the warlike Isather Empire. What will be the outcome of this epic battle? This is an introduction to Mathematical Modeling – applying math to simulate and make predictions …

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Pi(e) Day

Please join us this Sunday as for our Pi(e) Day session(a couple days early). Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th, and is named after the famous mathematical constant that denotes the semi-perimeter of the unit circle1 2. We’ll calculate the circle constant in the classic Greek fashion. You are encouraged to bring your own slice of …

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Coming Full Circle

Please join us SUNDAY night as we derive an interesting formula for a circle, and investigate some math that results. Math Circle OnlineSUNDAY 5 March 7pm Look to email for login instructions.

Logical Conclusion

Please join us tonight at 7pm when we will take Logical Arithmetic to its Logical Conclusion. Math Circle OnlineSaturday 25 February 7pm (tonight) Look to email for login instructions.