Volume 54 | Number 10 | December 2021
A Nonparametric Swiss Army Knife for Medicine

A Nonparametric Swiss Army Knife for Medicine

Researchers developed nonparametric techniques that use algebraic geometry and topology to study biological systems.

Obituary: Andreas Griewank

Obituary: Andreas Griewank

Andreas Griewank, whose contributions shaped the field of optimization, passed away on September 16, 2021. 

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Applied Mathematics for All

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Applied Mathematics for All

An interactive session at AN21 aimed to enhance the community’s understanding of racial equity in applied mathematics.

Math Modeling Workshops for High School Students

Math Modeling Workshops for High School Students

A new program introduced high school students to mathematical modeling and prepared them for modeling contests.

Making Mathematics Meaningful on the 2021 SciFest All Access STEM Stage

Making Mathematics Meaningful on the 2021 SciFest All Access STEM Stage

The SciFest All Access event offered a virtual STEM exposition for K-12 students, educators, and their families.

Elliptical Eyes, Eccentricity, and the Speed of Light

Elliptical Eyes, Eccentricity, and the Speed of Light

An ellipsoid of revolution that is made out of solid glass and has certain geometrical properties can focus light at a point.

The Continued Evolution of SIAM Conferences

The Continued Evolution of SIAM Conferences

Richard Moore reflects on lessons learned from virtual conferences in 2021 and plans for the hybrid future.

Ten Memorable Planar Curves and Their Remarkable Histories

Ten Memorable Planar Curves and Their Remarkable Histories

Ernest Davis reviews Julian Havil's Curves for the Mathematically Curious, an anthology of ten curves.

Recapping the 44th SIAM Southeastern Atlantic Section (SEAS) Conference

Recapping the 44th SIAM Southeastern Atlantic Section (SEAS) Conference

The SIAM SEAS conference took place in September 2021 with a hybrid modality and attracted over 200 participants.