Mathematics

Mapping the mathematics of gerrymandering

January 8, 2018

Jonathan Mattingly: The Mathematics Behind This Week's Gerrymandering Decision

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Anita Layton

January 3, 2018

Anita Layton: A Model of STEM Versatility

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Duke researchers are teaching computers to compose new classical music in the style of Romantic-era composers like Chopin and Beethoven. Photo from Pixabay.com

December 14, 2017

Can We Teach Computers to Make Like Mendelssohn?

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New Marshall Scholars: John Lu, Meghana Vagwala and Antonio Lopez.

December 4, 2017

Two Duke Students, One Graduate Named Marshall Scholars

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Rachel Yin and a 14th century masterwork

November 20, 2017

Using Math to Study a Masterpiece

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Duke to host conference on legal and mathematical aspects of redistricting. Free and open to the public, Nov. 2-5, 2017.

October 30, 2017

Duke to Host Conference on Geometry of Redistricting

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Hau-tieng Wu, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor of mathematics and statistical science who joined the Duke University faculty in 2017. Photo by Megan Mendenhall, Duke Photography.

October 17, 2017

Hau-tieng Wu: Vital Signs

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Duke professor Alexander Kiselev is trying to understand the equations that describe moving fluids from ocean currents to hurricanes. Photo by Megan Mendenhall, Duke Photography.

October 5, 2017

Alexander Kiselev: Mixing It Up

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HONEST Act Needs Honest Engagement of Scientific Community

June 23, 2017

Jerry Reiter: HONEST Act Needs Honest Engagement of Scientific Community

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Duke assistant professor of mathematics Lillian Pierce has been awarded the 2018 AWM Sadosky Research Prize in Analysis for her outstanding contributions to harmonic analysis and analytic number theory. Photo by Duke Photography.

June 5, 2017

Pierce Honored for Work in Harmonic Analysis, Analytic Number Theory

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Seth Warner, in the middle with with the Duke hat, prepares for a run with faculty colleagues Orrin Pilkey and Henry Fairbank.

April 24, 2017

Duke Flags Lowered: Math Professor Emeritus Seth Warner Dies

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March 14, 2017

For Pi Day, We Have an Irrational Illusion

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February 15, 2017

Dunson Awarded Carnegie Centenary Professorship

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Professor Ken Ono of Emory University poses with a bust of Newton and one of Ramanujan’s legendary notebook pages. Source: IFC Films.

February 7, 2017

Srinivasa Ramanujan: The Man Who Knew Infinity, And His Biggest Fan

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November 21, 2016

Liu Named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society

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Author Margot Lee Shetterly meets with students during a reception at the John Hope Franklin Center on Wednesday. Photo by Megan Mendenhall/Duke Photography

November 10, 2016

'Hidden Figures' Author Margot Shetterly on Women Who Inspired Her

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