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Math predicts size of clot-forming cells - Phys.Org

Math predicts size of clot-forming cells Phys.Org "It's a longstanding puzzle in platelet formation, and this is the first quantitative solution." Mogilner and UC Davis postdoctoral scholars Jie Zhu and Kun-Chun Lee developed a mathematical model of the forces inside the cells that turn into platelets ... and more »

Bring thinking caps to Durham - Omaha World-Herald

Bring thinking caps to Durham Omaha World-Herald By Teresa Lostroh The “mansion” is made up of seven themed rooms packed with 45 brainteasers and interactive puzzles to challenge visitors' problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in math and science. The mansion, created by the Oregon Museum of ...

Numberplay: Meeting Times - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

Numberplay: Meeting Times New York Times (blog) By GARY ANTONICK Welcome to Numberplay — the weeklong game of debate and discovery that also happens to be about math. Here's how it works. Each week we take a simple math puzzle, solve it, and then explore the standard solution.

Hancock grad aspires to educate - Lompoc Record

Hancock grad aspires to educate Lompoc Record Shammah credits a passionate algebra instructor for turning her views of math around. Math could be a puzzle to solve, not a chore. “I like when things are very straight forward,” Shammah said. “My whole life I hated math, actually. and more »

Roanoke math whizzes rack up honors in problem solving competition - Roanoke College News

Roanoke College News

Roanoke math whizzes rack up honors in problem solving competition Roanoke College News Roanoke mathematics professor, Dr. Roland Minton, was the adviser for the groups, and he also teaches a Problem Solving class that prepares students for these types of puzzles. A total of 3697 teams from 16 countries participated in the competition.