Popularized by movies such as "A Beautiful Mind," game theory is the mathematical modeling of strategic interaction among rational (and irrational) agents. Beyond what we call `games' in common language, such as chess, poker, soccer, etc., it includes the modeling of conflict among nations, political campaigns, competition among firms, and trading behavior in markets such as … [Read more...] about Game Theory
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How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics
An introduction to physics in the context of everyday objects. … [Read more...] about How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics
Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization
Optimization is a common form of decision making, and is ubiquitous in our society. Its applications range from solving Sudoku puzzles to arranging seating in a wedding banquet. The same technology can schedule planes and their crews, coordinate the production of steel, and organize the transportation of iron ore from the mines to the ports. Good decisions in manpower and … [Read more...] about Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization
Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2
Learn fundamental concepts in data analysis and statistical inference, focusing on one and two independent samples. … [Read more...] about Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
Learn how to think the way mathematicians do – a powerful cognitive process developed over thousands of years. Mathematical thinking is not the same as doing mathematics – at least not as mathematics is typically presented in our school system. School math typically focuses on learning procedures to solve highly stereotyped problems. Professional mathematicians think a … [Read more...] about Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
