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Natalie Rice

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Theoretical Concepts — Real Discoveries

By Natalie Rice
May 19, 2011 12:20 PM
Blinded in the First World War at age 29, Louis Antoine was a French mathematician who struggled to cope with his newly darkened world. Sensing his friend’s need for new purpose, Henri Lebesgue suggested that Antoine begin studying two- and three-dimensional mathematical objects. What resulted was the discovery of Antoine’s necklace.
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Fixing A Hole

By Natalie Rice
May 18, 2011 12:22 PM
T-Splines is now the clear preferred technology for IGA and appears poised to help unify the CAD and CAE industries.
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Scaring Away Mathematical Monsters

By Natalie Rice
March 16, 2011 11:51 AM
What could possibly be worse than monsters in the closet? Or even more dreaded than chores? For some students, math class can be a frightening and frustrating experience. Keith Leatham, a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics Education, is seeking to change that.
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Saving Money: Is It Worth It?

By Natalie Rice
February 21, 2011 01:51 PM
What would you be willing to do to save a few bucks? Scott Grimshaw, a faculty member in the Statistics Department, tackled some massive amounts of sales tax data to determine what influences taxpayers as they decide where to make their purchases.
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Statistics Increase Volleyball Victory

By Natalie Rice
August 09, 2010 01:01 PM
Knowing which skills to develop and use is a key element to an athlete’s success. Gilbert Fellingham, a faculty member in the Department of Statistics, recently published an article in the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports that answered such questions as: Which skills matter most for women volleyball athletes? What is most important: hitting or passing?
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Stats Professor Promotes Alternative Research Method

By Natalie Rice
July 29, 2010 01:03 PM
Man’s curiosity has driven him to question and experiment for thousands of years. Through trial and error, standard research methods have evolved that are now an integral part of most science classes. However, some lesser-known techniques have also proven effective.
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Professor Uses Stats to Help Increase Potato Yield

By Natalie Rice
June 10, 2010 02:05 PM
The study of statistics influences various fields, though usually behind the scenes. Its role in farming is particularly important. Dennis Eggett, an associate professor in the Department of Statistics, recently analyzed the yields of russet potatoes in relation to the amount of fertilizer used.
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Professor Hopes to Advance Technology with Electron Manipulation

By Natalie Rice
March 08, 2010 12:40 PM
Have you ever tried to move a small magnet around a bigger one? Or tried to pull a magnet off a larger one? The struggles you experience are caused by magnetic forces, whose powers are also manifested in electron spins.
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Math Ed Professors Publish Paper About Improving Student Teaching

By Natalie Rice
February 23, 2010 11:39 AM
A productive teaching and learning experience involves both the teacher and the student. Blake Peterson and Keith Leatham, both of the Department of Mathematics Education, recently published a peer-reviewed paper introducing new methods to improve student teaching. It is designed to benefit both professors and student-teachers as they collaborate on how to improve their respective efforts.
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