siam journal on scientific computing
Bayesian Model Improves Use of X-ray Radiography in National Security

Bayesian Model Improves Use of X-ray Radiography in National Security

Researchers propose a new statistical formulation to better estimate the densities of objects imaged by quantitative radiography. 

Improving Electric Motor Efficiency Via Shape Optimization

Improving Electric Motor Efficiency Via Shape Optimization

Optimizing the geometry of individual pieces of complex machines improves performance and efficiency of the entire...

SIAM Unwrapped – March 2016

SIAM Unwrapped – March 2016

The weather is heating up (!) and so is the action happening at SIAM and in our community.

Decision Cascades in Social Networks

Decision Cascades in Social Networks

How do people in social networks behave? How do online networks influence individuals? Can math help answer these questions?

Applying Math to Cancer, Climate, Crime and Cameras

Applying Math to Cancer, Climate, Crime and Cameras

Check out these three "Nugget Bytes" about recently-published SIAM journal papers.

Algorithms Enhance Imaging Techniques for Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Algorithms Enhance Imaging Techniques for Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Digital technologies such as tomosynthesis can produce 3D image information of breast cancer tumors via modified...