Attend SIMIODE Challenge in Differential Equation Modeling event today

George Fox University’s Department of Mathematics and Applied Science invites you to attend presentations of the third annual SIMIODE Challenge in Differential Equation Modeling at 1 p.m. today (Saturday) in EHS 102. Admission is free.

Teams from George Fox and area universities will present their best mathematical interpretation and analysis of a question chosen from the following:

  • Could conflict between patrilineal clans in early human history explain the sudden drop in Y-chromosome diversity in the Neolithic era?
  • How would you design a rotating pendulum to dramatically initiate a cascade of dominoes for a museum exhibit?
  • How could climate change affect animal populations, such as the pine snake, whose male/female ratio at the embryonic stage has been shown to vary with temperature?

SIMIODE is a community of educators who promote active engagement in STEM education. Supporting documentation on the research behind these questions can be found here.

Questions? Contact Corban Harwood at rharwood@georgefox.edu.

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