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Penn State Wind Probability Modeling

Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University have recently designed a new model to determine where wind farms should be built. In the past, considerations have generally only been focused around the terrain and the wind speed/consistency in the area, but this can...

New Big Data Analyses with Topology

New Big Data Analyses with Topology The term ‘big data’ has become increasingly prevalent in modern dialogue. Professionals throughout a variety of fields have referred to the importance of  ‘big data’ in their progress and many others’. According to an article titled...

Math and Urban Burglaries

In the past, mathematical modeling has focused on burglaries in residential, suburban communities. However, the highest burglary rates occur in urban areas where it is easier for thieves to disappear and sell their goods after committing the crime. Many suburban...

Math, Infectious Disease, and Human Behavior

The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo recently did a study on how the spread of infectious diseases is related to human behavior. The study, performed by Joe Pharaon and Chris Bauch, investigated whether or not human behavior plays a role...