Applied mathematics

Sophie Germain was born during a time of revolution in France (Laubenbacher and Pengelley, 5). This is very fitting because Germain, in her own way, was a revolutionary. She became interested in mathematics at a very young age, and without any sort of formal education or training became one of the greatest mathematicians in history (Swift). Germain fought against gender stereotypes during her life and fought for recognition as a female mathematician (Swift). Throughout her life, Germain refused…

formulas, and systems, but there is also an aspect of how even certain mathematical theories lead to disorder. On the other hand, sex can be seen as a distraction, lust, or taboo, but it is also an essential aspect of life. Stoppard demonstrates how mathematics and sex are two opposing forces in the world that can clash and lead to destruction. From the start of the play, Thomasina’s curiosity about sex illuminates its taboo portrayal in society. In the…

When this department denied my application in the fall, I thought carefully about why I craved becoming a math major. Last time I applied I was becoming a math major because I loved mathematics, but I had no idea what I wanted to do with that love once I graduated. I wrote about the teacher who almost ruined my chances of being a successful student, and how vigorously I fought to get to where I am today. When the email came informing me of my denial, my heart sank. I had expected to be sad but I…

LITERATURE Henri Poincaré’s valuable ideas were documented in the many books and papers he published on mathematics. Although he never published an autobiography, several biographies have been written about him. Henri Poincaré worked with literature in such a way that the average could easily connect with his ideas. In his lifetime, Poincaré published more than twenty-five volumes of writings (Henri Poincare : Biography 10). Many of his works were constructed originally as smaller…

He outlined his laws of motion in Principia, the first law is that a stationary body will stay stationary unless an external force is applied to it, the second states that force is equal to mass times acceleration, and a change in motion is proportional to the force applied, and the third consists of saying that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Newton’s three laws of motion led him to his law of gravity. Newton’s law of gravity…

comprises five interwoven strands consisting of conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, and productive disposition. To assist educators, NCTM provided an explanation in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000) that suggested students will reach specific levels of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency each year (p. 7) rather than every topic every year. The aim of this paper is to provide research on the process of developing…

Abstract: - Leonhard Euler is considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. He made incredible discoveries to many subject areas, but most were to the field of mathematics. In this paper we explore Euler’s mathematical contributions including formulas/identities, concepts and notations. We see how Euler’s formula came to be and the story behind it along with Euler’s identity. We then explore Euler’s approaches to the Basel and Seven Bridges of Königsberg problems and his…

Holland. He was born on either February 8th, 1700 or January 29th, 1700. There is speculation as to when he was born. He died on March 17, 1782. Daniel Bernoulli worked in the fields of mathematics, physics, medicine, physiology, mechanics, astronomy, and oceanography. He isn’t very well known today, but his mathematics are still used today. When Daniel Bernoulli was born he lived in Groningen, Holland to escape massacre from the Catholics because he…

My connections led me to several research projectsthroughout my studies, including my ongoing senior thesis.My field of study is algebraic geometry, an intersection of two wide areas of mathematics. To besuccessful, one has to able to seamlessly form connections between ideas in two distinct fields.Research begins, but does not consist of, finding and understanding reliable sources. The crucialpart of research is done by fully understanding…

calculus. Newton laid the start for the three laws of motion, which is still taught to physics students everywhere. These laws say; An object will remain in a state of inertia unless acted upon by force. The relationship between acceleration and applied force is F=ma. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Newton spent the twenty years studying how the laws of motion were related to the Earth, Moon and Sun; gravity. Newton went into the study of gravitational force in the…