We will first finish up our investigation of the “Counting Squares” question and then turn to a new topic: You have been appointed Head Test Engineer at the Objectively Mathematically Logical Egg Testing company (OMLET). Each day you get delivered a batch of genetically engineered “robust eggs.” Your job as test engineer: find out how …
We continue our investigation of the question: How Many Squares? We’ll be counting many squares, with the help of Pascal’s Triangle. Math Circle OnlineSunday 24 September 7:00pm Look to email for login instructions. If you missed last weeks session, you should join the Zoom at 6:30pm for a quick review.
The Math Circle starts its 2023/24 season with an investigation of the question: How Many Squares? We’ll be counting many squares, with the help of Pascal’s Triangle. Math Circle OnlineSunday 17 September 7:00pm Look to email for login instructions. Please bring a pencil, eraser, and paper to the session. It would be helpful to have …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
