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How can we unravel the complex history of networks?

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Dr Min Xu, a statistician specialising in network analysis at Rutgers University, has developed a probabilistic model that can determine how a network has grown, which not only has applications in epidemiology, but is also useful in social science, genetics and counter-terrorism efforts. What is a network? “A

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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How does economics combine mathematics and social science? Don’t be scared of math! In real life, math is a lot more fun than it may seem in school. I think it’s exciting that math can be applied to study individual and social issues through the lens of economics. Emil’s top tips 1.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Most participants come to the programme with little-to-no bird identification experience and live within 20 km of their data collection beach.” Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. We’re taught that science is a truth, but that’s as subjective as any other statement.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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When I was younger, I always loved math and science. I also teach GIS and data science classes, all with a geophysical component, and conduct research in these topics. One of the things I love most about science, and GIS and ecology in particular, is that it’s a creative process.