Math Matters, Apply It!

Math Matters, Apply It! is an applied mathematics awareness campaign, created for anyone who wants to know more about the mathematics behind everyday life and the technologies we encounter. Currently, there are 14 different PDFs available for download and SIAM is in the process of producing more. Please feel free to share your ideas with us and let us know what you think! Send your comments and suggestions to cleary@siam.org.

The Math behind CD's and Anti-skip Technology [PDF, 60K]

The Math behind Digital Animation[PDF, 70K]

The Math behind Using DNA [PDF, 122K]

The Math behind Digital Face Recognition [PDF, 68K]

The Math behind Stopping and Preventing Fires [PDF, 50K]

The Math behind Cardiology and Heart Attacks [PDF, 75K]

The Math behind Speeding Up the Internet [PDF, 38K]

The Math behind Supercomputing [PDF, 61K]

The Math behind Statistics in Sports [PDF, 159K]

The Math behind Cutting Cakes [PDF, 88K]

The Math behind Image Compression [PDF, 110K]

The Math behind Sand and Dune Motion [PDF, 735K]

The Math behind Immunology [PDF, 240K]

The Math behind Vaccination [PDF, 115K]