People are as different on the inside as they are on the outside, so deciding which surgery to perform is sometimes a life-or-death guessing game.
However, a professor at Stanford University has created a computer program that models each patient’s unique cardiovascular system, taking the guesswork out of major heart surgery. Click here to read the full article.
An artist and his math prodigy son have teamed up in an unusual use of math: origami. They’ve used complex math formulas to create sculptures that are on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Click here to read more about their math expertise and creative process.
One of the main reasons for operating a site like "When Will I Use Math" is to highlight the practical applications of math in everyday life.
But often we don’t step back and give enough attention to the aesthetic beauty that can also be found in math functions. Mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot passed away last week at 85. During his lifetime, he worked to bring fractal mathematics out of obscurity.
Have a look at this site which pays tribute to Mendelbrot’s work.
Need to brush up on your math skills?
The Learning Network from The New York Times offers online quizzes to test your math skills. Test yourself here and find out how smart you really are.
Many have observed mathematics as a male-dominated science. But studies are showing that more women than ever are entering the field as well.
It’s not just a major for future educators. If you have math skills, it’s worth your time to consider studying mathematics. (Have you seen the careers section of this site?)