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The Four Color Theorem
If you have a coloring book with a map that includes all the US states, how many different colors would you need in order to color all the states to make sure that the same color never touches itself? The four color theorem states that in a given plane, the regions can be colored using […]
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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 […]