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Chocolate Geometry
In this video titled, “How to create chocolate out of nothing, ” chocolate and geometry collide to produce an awesome result. Check it out here!
Math in Photography
Have you ever taken a picture and lost details due to over- or underexposure? Mathematicians have created a way to correct over- and underexposed regions in photographs. Click here to read more about how math can fix your photos!
Six Grader Wins Third Consecutive First in Math Competition
Josephine Nguyen, a sixth grade student from Philadelphia, won the nationwide First in Math competition three years in a row. First in Math is a website for K-8 students that uses engaging games to promote learning and solidifying math skills. Nguyen, whose family did not own a computer until 3 years ago, enjoyed playing on the First in Math at school and in the public library. She was the youngest winner ever when she won in fourth grade. Her three championships in a row is an unprecedented feat. To read more about Nguyen, click here. To access First in Math, click here.
Math and Hockey
As the fight for the Stanley Cup continues in the National Hockey League, spectators might wonder about the strategy of the game. Samantha Key, a mathematics major at Penn State Erie, proposes that teams have the best chance of winning (79.4%), if they score first, but not until the third period. Click here to find out how applied math sheds light on hockey!