SIAM News RSS Issue Archive Volume 54 | Number 06 | July/August 2021https://www.siam.org/rss-feed/siam-news/issue-archive/volume-54-number-06-julyaugust-2021SIAM News Rss Issue Archive Feeden-USCopyright 2026Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:29 Zhttps://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/a-new-ieee-754-standard-for-floating-point-arithmetic-in-an-ever-changing-world/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/a-new-ieee-754-standard-for-floating-point-arithmetic-in-an-ever-changing-world/A New IEEE 754 Standard for Floating-Point Arithmetic in an Ever-Changing WorldThe 2019 version of the IEEE 754 Standard provides new capabilities for reliable scientific computing.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZJames Demmel, Jason Riedyhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/celebrating-the-doe-s-office-of-advanced-scientific-computing-research/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/celebrating-the-doe-s-office-of-advanced-scientific-computing-research/Celebrating the DOE’s Office of Advanced Scientific Computing ResearchThe Advanced Scientific Computing Research program has helped to shape the discipline of computational science. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 Zhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/growing-inspiring-and-diversifying-computational-science-and-engineering-through-broader-engagement/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/growing-inspiring-and-diversifying-computational-science-and-engineering-through-broader-engagement/Growing, Inspiring, and Diversifying Computational Science and Engineering through Broader EngagementThe Broader Engagement program at CSE21 fostered a sense of community through mentorship and networking.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZMary Ann Leung, Jasmine Pinedahttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/high-fidelity-simulation-of-pathogen-propagation-transmission-and-mitigation/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/high-fidelity-simulation-of-pathogen-propagation-transmission-and-mitigation/High-Fidelity Simulation of Pathogen Propagation, Transmission, and MitigationNumerical techniques develop quantitative predictions of pathogen propagation, transmission, and mitigation indoors.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZRainald Löhner, Harbir Antilhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/incorporating-ethical-discussions-in-the-mathematics-classroom/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/incorporating-ethical-discussions-in-the-mathematics-classroom/Incorporating Ethical Discussions in the Mathematics ClassroomJoe Skufca presents tested resources that can guide the incorporation of ethics-based questions and materials into the classroom.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZJoe Skufcahttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/math-in-the-world-from-mosquitoes-to-gerrymanders/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/math-in-the-world-from-mosquitoes-to-gerrymanders/Math in the World, from Mosquitoes to GerrymandersErnest Davis reviews "Shape" by Jordan Ellenberg, which is full of history, math, and much more.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZErnest Davishttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/panel-discussion-at-cse21-offers-advice-to-mid-career-mathematicians/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/panel-discussion-at-cse21-offers-advice-to-mid-career-mathematicians/Panel Discussion at CSE21 Offers Advice to Mid-Career MathematiciansPanelists spoke candidly about their own experiences at the mid-career point in both academia and industry.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZLina Sorghttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/siam-advocates-for-research-growth-as-biden-administration-releases-funding-request/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/siam-advocates-for-research-growth-as-biden-administration-releases-funding-request/SIAM Advocates for Research Growth as Biden Administration Releases Funding RequestA new administration means new priorities for federal agencies that support applied math and computational science.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZEliana Perlmutterhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/space-exploration-and-data-science/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/space-exploration-and-data-science/Space Exploration and Data ScienceDesigning fuel-efficient rocket propulsion systems with robust combustion performance is a crucial part of space exploration.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZSimon Mak, C.F. Jeff Wuhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/the-optimality-of-bayes-theorem/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/the-optimality-of-bayes-theorem/The Optimality of Bayes’ TheoremThe Bayesian paradigm is a popular framework for facilitating uncertainty quantification in inverse solutions.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZTan Bui-Thanhhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/three-part-panel-series-at-cse21-explores-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workforce/https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/three-part-panel-series-at-cse21-explores-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workforce/Three-Part Panel Series at CSE21 Explores Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the WorkforceAt CSE21, panelists shared personal experiences and detailed how their institutions are fostering a more diverse culture.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 ZLina Sorghttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/