Putting a Number on Opinion Dynamics in a Population Happening NowPress ReleasesResearchResearch Nuggets Opinion formation in a large population is influenced by both endogenous factors, such as interaction with one’s peers—in-person and...
Overcoming Structural Uncertainty in Computer Models ResearchResearch Nuggets Mark Strong and Jeremy Oakley modify a computer model about structural uncertainty that results from building an “incorrect” model.
Applying Math to Cancer, Climate, Crime, and Cameras Happening NowPrograms and PublicationsResearchResearch Nuggets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karthika Muthukumaraswamy SIAM E-Mail: [email protected] Wednesday, March 05, 2014 Improving...
Applying Math to Cancer, Climate, Crime and Cameras ResearchResearch Nuggets Check out these three "Nugget Bytes" about recently-published SIAM journal papers.
Statistics Research Could Build Consensus Around Climate Predictions ResearchResearch Nuggets A statistical hierarchical Bayesian model can consolidate climate change information from observation-based data sets and climate models.
Math Models Analyze the Evolution of Epidemics During Air Travel ResearchResearch Nuggets A mathematical model can describe the evolution of an epidemic in regions connected by international flights.
A Mathematical Perspective of Seasonal Variations in Lyme Disease Transmission ResearchResearch Nuggets Yuxiang Zhang and Xiao-Qiang Zhao propose a reaction-diffusion model to study transmission dynamics of Lyme disease while considering seasonality.
Math Models Enhance Current Therapies for Coronary Heart Disease ResearchResearch Nuggets A mathematical model might help improve currently-employed treatments of coronary heart disease, which accounts for 18% of U.S. deaths annually.
Are You Ready to Retire? ResearchResearch Nuggets Read about a partial differential equation model governing the value of a defined pension plan, including the option for early retirement.
Seamless Photography: Using Mathematical Models for Image Stitching ResearchResearch Nuggets Wei Wang and Michael Ng aim to develop an algorithm for image stitching, a process that seamlessly blends two or more photographs.
Tracking Criminal Movement Using Math ResearchResearch Nuggets One way to study criminal behavior and predict a criminal’s next move is by analyzing his/her movement via a mathematical model.
How Vegetation Competes for Rainfall in Dry Regions ResearchResearch Nuggets Jonathan A. Sherratt uses a mathematical model to determine the levels of precipitation necessary for pattern formation in vegetation.
Stabilizing Aircraft During Takeoff and Landing Using Math ResearchResearch Nuggets Chris Howcroft, Bernd Krauskopf, Mark Lowenberg, and Simon Neild study the dynamics of aircraft landing gear using nonlinear models.
Surges in Latent Infections: Mathematical Analysis of Viral Blips ResearchResearch Nuggets The silent stages of recurrent infection are hard to study with experimental models. Mathematical analysis can help fill in the gaps.
Mathematical Models to Better Combat HIV ResearchResearch Nuggets Mathematical models can analyze viral dynamics in the early phase of HIV, thus offering insights into therapeutic and prevention strategies.
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