Archive for April, 2010

Robert Full shows us how nature inspires robot design. We also find out how geckos can walk upside-down on the ceiling.

21 April 2010

In this Newsletter:

1. Math tests and Rice Paddies
2. Tanzalin Method for easier Integration by Parts
3. Factorials and the Gamma Function
4. Maximum value of a Poisson Distribution
5. IntMath Poll result - Who are you?
6. Current IntMath Poll
7. Also on the Math Blog
8. Final thought – KIPP and opportunities

Why do Asians perform so well at math? Why are some people much more successful than others?

Can we find the maximum value of the Poisson Distribution using differentiation?

Here's a great way to present photos. Blaise Aguera y Arcas shows us Photosynth. From TED.

Factorials are very useful in the field of probability. Can we find factorials of non-integers?

Getting lost doing Integration by parts? Tanzalin Method is easier to follow, but doesn't work for all functions.