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Numbers and networks: how can we use mathematics to assess the resilience of global supply chains?

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Numbers and networks: how can we use mathematics to assess the resilience of global supply chains? At Brigham Young University in the US, Dr Zach Boyd is using his mathematical skills to determine how best to protect our supply chains. BUILDING MATHEMATICAL MODELS. Published: July 13, 2022. TALK LIKE A MATHEMATICIAN.

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Are you ready for the robot revolution?

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Published: Transportation is about to go electric and drive itself, meaning every car technician will need to understand how artificial intelligence works. By burning fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel, these engines have driven us into a bustling new age of highspeed transport. Are you ready for the robot revolution?

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. He is investigating the connection between poor transport links and social inequality, and bringing sanitation to a remote community in the Andes. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?

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Social solutions for socio-economic issues

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The next step involves implementing schemes and programmes that can support people living in poverty and help them to achieve financial security. Pathway from school to agriculture and resource economist • Studying mathematics and statistics in school is particularly important. What are your proudest career achievements so far?

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Using adsorbents to help society

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About chemical and biomolecular engineering If you enjoy chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics and are interested in learning how things work on a small scale, then you should consider a career in chemical and biomolecular engineering. What other achievements are you particularly proud of?

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Get Ready to Shoot Some Hoops and Solve Math Problems at The Same Time! Marvelous Math Games Basketball Today

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This exciting game combines the love of basketball with the power of mathematics to create an educational experience like no other. With math games basketball, you can explore various mathematical concepts while enjoying the action-packed game. Look no further than math games basketball!

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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Feedback control — achieving desired behaviour by measuring what is happening and using this information to adjust the control inputs. The team avoids the possible pitfalls of feedback by using mathematical models to inform the design of the compensators for each pool. It is often implemented in software on a computer.