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Odd Perfect Number

A perfect number N is one in which the sum of its divisors equal N.   This means that first perfect number is 6, because 1, 2, and 3 are its divisors, and when added up are equal to 6. The problem is that it has yet to be proven whether or not any odd perfect […]

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Operations Research Analyst

ROBIN ROUNDY BS Math BYU “BYU’s math department launched me on a very exciting career in  operations research – the application of mathematics to business management.” “I deal with the modeling, mathematical theory and algorithmic aspects of inventory control,   production planning, production scheduling, forecasting and capacity management.  It has been fascinating to work with […]

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Math in Photography

How does Math relate to beauty, art, and fashion? Jessica Wynne, a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York explored the beauty of math in her most recent project. She took creative photos of chalkboards that were labeled “Do Not Erase.” The results prove that beauty can be found in the most […]