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Fast Algorithms for N-body Problems and Beyond

Abi Gopal explains the intriguing math and history behind his research in n-body problems.

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Iyer's Grant to Study Complexity of Fluid Flows

Sameer Iyer delves into the intricacies of fluid dynamics and shares his vision for broadening public engagement with the field.

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Predicting DNA Shapes with Language Theory

Mariel Vazquez describes recent work on predicting DNA shapes, for use in research in disease caused by mutations like cancer.

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Equations in the Sand

Anne Schilling reflects on the formative experiences that ignited her passion for mathematics and offers an overview of her research involving Markov chains.

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The Math of Daily Life

Roger Casals Gutierrez describes the fascinating math of caustics.

A glass in a spotlight sits on a table and casts a beautiful flower-like pattern because of the shape of the glass.

Life After Davis: Naval Ships and NASA Launches

Read about one Math alum's foray into satellite triangulations.

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String Math with Erfle and Chakerian

Alum Stephen Erfle describes his recent interest in elementary education, and his collabs with Emeritus Chakerian.

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