EAGLE COUNTY – “What good will this do me?” asks the 10th grader picking at an algebra problem.It’s a pointed, timeless question that doesn’t always have a quick answer. When parents and teachers are ...

Applied mathematics involves the application of mathematics to problems which arise in various areas, e.g., science, engineering or other diverse areas, and/or the development of new or improved ...

Many people have told me over the years that they find the financial world far too complex. After attending the recent Lions-Chiefs game, I would argue that it’s easier to understand the financial ...

Alan Veliz-Cuba has received funding from the Simons Foundation and the American Mathematical Society for some of his research. You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an ...

Ever wondered why some kids ace math working in a marketplace but find it tough in a classroom? A recent study published in Nature by several prominent authors including Nobel laureates Abhijit ...

(1) THE author has covered a wide range of topics within the small compass of a hundred pages. He opens by explaining the use of the vernier calliper and the micrometer screw-gauge, and this leads ...