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Viruses aren't alive but they still need to stay in shape! Learn more about the geometric forms of bacteriophages!
Calorie-dense foods can power the human body across the ocean? Feel the burn.
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What do you do if you don't have room for all your gear on a solo ocean trek? You're gonna need a bigger boat...or pack smarter with math.
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If you want to take things to space, you have to have a place to put them. Just make sure they fit before you send them up.
Go behind the scenes and learn about science museum exhibits, design constraints, and engineering workflow! Produced with funding from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
A surveyor describes the the surveying profession and the mathematical background needed to be successful.
Complex 3D shapes are often created using simple 3D primitives! Tune in and shape up as you learn about this application of geometry!
To understand atmospheric and oceanic currents, one needs a well-rounded understanding of geometry and the shape of the Earth.
Let this teacher transfer some ideas about teaching wave and material properties to you. Then pass it on to someone else.
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Mathematics plays a role in what we perceive as beautiful! Learn more about it while you learn about bird photography! Produced with funding from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
A discussion of the applications of Knot Theory, replication of DNA, enzymes, and fluid dynamics.
A bio-mathematician discusses the folds and the structure of the brain and how they relate to math.
Statistical analysis played an essential role in using microgravity sensors to determine location of caves in Wakulla County.
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Did you know that altering computer code can increase 3D printing efficiency? Check it out!
See and see far into the future of arts and manufacturing as a technician explains computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining bit by bit.
Ken Blackburn, an aerospace engineer for the United States Air Force, describes the relationship between wing shape and flight performance.Â
In this video, Jim Cox describes a sampling method for estimating the density of dead trees in a forest ecosystem.
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Safe water? Safe soil? How can we calibrate our equipment to detect small levels of pollutants and ignore other substances in the sample?
This researcher explains common methods behind randomized studies in the social sciences, specifically in education.
Carbon can take many forms, including foam! Learn more about how geometry and the Monte Carlo Method is important in understanding it.
Should I keep my choice or switch? Learn more about the origins and probability behind the Monty Hall door picking dilemma and how Game Theory and strategy effect the probability.
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Florida State University Counseling Psychologist discusses how he uses confidence intervals to make inferences on college students' experiences on campus based on a sample of students.
Will Ryan describes methods for collecting multiple random samples of anemones in coastal marine environments.
Deep sea shark researcher, Chip Cotton, discusses the need for a Power Analysis to determine the critical sample size in order to make inferences on how oil spills affect shark populations.
Entrepreneur and meteorologist Mark Powell discusses the need for statistics in his mathematical modeling program to help better understand hurricanes.
NOAA Scientist Doug Devries discusses the differences between fishery independent surveys and fishery independent surveys.  Discussion includes trap sampling as well as camera sampling. Using graphs to show changes in population of red snapper.
Underwater sampling with cameras has made fishery management more accurate for NOAAÂ scientists.
Fish Ecologist, Dean Grubbs, discusses how using statistical sampling can help determine legal catch rates for fish that may be endangered.
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Hydrogeologist from Nestle Waters discusses the importance of statistical tests in monitoring sustainability and in maintaining consistent water quality in bottled water.
Patrick Milligan shares a teaching idea for collecting insect samples.
Set sail with this math teacher as he explains how kites were used for lessons in the classroom.
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KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: GPS Data Set [.XLSX]
KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: Path Visualization for Google Earth [.KML]
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You'll need to bring your computer skills and math knowledge to estimate oil volume and rate as it seeps from the ocean floor. Dive in!
Transform your understanding of 3D modeling when you learn about how shapes are manipulated to arrive at a final 3D printed form!
Don't be a shrinking violet. Learn how uniform scaling is important for candy production.
Michael McKinnon of Gaines Street Pies explains how when making pizza the volume is conserved but the surface area changes.
How long does it take to form speleothems in the caves at Florida Caverns State Parks?
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Harley Means discusses the mathematical methods hydrologists use to calculate the velocity of rivers.
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Watching this video will cause your critical thinking skills to improve. You might also have a great day, but that's just correlation.
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This marine biologist discusses her use of graphical representations to help determine the most cost-effective management strategies for sea turtle conservation.
Jens Foell discusses the link between correlation and causation in PTSD patients.
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NOAA Fishery management relies on histograms to show patterns and trends over time of fishery data.
Florida State Researcher, Jens Foell, discusses the importance of understanding correlation versus causation when researching personality traits and criminal behavior.
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