In this week’s blog post, we continue our discussion of the mathematics of aerospace engineering (and all engineering fields in general). We will combine fundamental concepts in differential calculus with mathematical structures called sequences and series to create nice functions that can allow engineers and mathematicians to approximate the values of weird and wonky … [Read more...] about The Mathematics of Aerospace Engineering: Part 3 (Sequences, Series, & Taylor Polynomials)
Archives for September 2022
XR and Accessibility
One of the biggest contentions most critics have with Extended Reality is its lack of attention to accessibility. The fact of the matter is, it is not guaranteed that we can all use our senses to the same extent as everyone else around us; we will all therefore experience XR in different ways. Some are at an even bigger disadvantage due to issues in motor, visual, or auditory … [Read more...] about XR and Accessibility
Easy A: The Vicious Cycle of Rumors
Easy A is a 2010 movie that was directed by Will Gluck, written by Bert V. Royal, and slightly based off of the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthrone. It follows our main character, Olive Penderghast, as she deals with the backlash from multiple rumors that have spun out of control. Olive tells her friend Rhiannon that she lost her virginity over the weekend with some college … [Read more...] about Easy A: The Vicious Cycle of Rumors
Climate Change: It’s Not Man-Made, It’s Business-Made
You have been lied to. Think about all the blue bins and reusable water bottles, plasticstraws replaced with paper, all the things you have been asked to worry about for the sake of ourfuture on earth. How often have you found yourself being scolded if you still take your car towork or spend a little too much time in the shower? Those who are trying to battle climatechange have … [Read more...] about Climate Change: It’s Not Man-Made, It’s Business-Made
Hypnosis and Memory
Hypnosis is a form of therapy where the subject is put into a deep state of relaxation. During this state, the mind can access memories, sensations, and other thoughts. Hypnosis has many uses, but the main ones are to break bad habits, control pain, manage stress, and manage other health conditions (Johns Hopkins Medicine). Not all people can be hypnotized, and some people are … [Read more...] about Hypnosis and Memory