2023 Q4 - IMPACT OF MATH
ON THE COVER (clockwise from left):
Greg Rudnick, Katie Hoke, Donna Ginther, Paul Werner, Stan Herd,
Purnaprajna Bangere, Bozena Pasik-Duncan.
Photo by Steven Hertzog
Great team, great results for knee replacement patient.
Getting great results for knee replacement patient.
Mapping the Big Land Grab
The Public Land Survey System was the U.S.’s solution to surveying and distributing land to settlers despite it having already been claimed by indigenous people.
Changing the Scoreboard
Using data to get from question to answer, going beyond statistics to get to the win.
Math on the Fly
Aviation experts use mathematics in nearly everything they do, whether it’s flying a plane or helicopter, working in air traffic control, measuring fuel use and determining wind speeds, or flight planning for emergency services.
The Art of Mathematics
The intriguing marriage of the disciplines breaks through barriers of the norm and offers limitless possibilities for new connections.
Newsmakers 2023Q4
The City of Lawrence is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Phoenix Awards.
Making it Count – Reaping What They Sow
You know autumn is coming when the nights grow cooler, days shorter and leaves prettier. Another sign? Combines chewing their way through local corn and soybean fields.
2023Q4: Letter From the Publishers
What is the impact of Math? To start with, mathematics is a cornerstone of human understanding, permeating every facet of our lives. Its importance reverberates through engineering, art, economics, architecture, agriculture, aviation, and education, serving as a universal language that transcends boundaries and disciplines.
Go figure – A Math Affair
The many facets of mathematics come together to not only solve simple day-to-day calculations but also enhance overall creative problem-solving and critical thinking.
One Move at a Time
In the world of serious board gaming, personal interaction is preferred by many, and math is an intrinsic piece of the puzzle.
Recipe for Success
A combination of innovation, design and mathematics is the perfect cocktail these businesses use to create top-notch products and to satisfy their clients.
A Lesson That Counts
KU professors explain math is not just a bunch of numbers but a language used to communicate using logic and critical thinking.