Mathematics in The Real World

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Mathematics in The Real World

• Thomas Yates

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Research Topics

• Taking Real world application problems from
  science and engineering and explaining the
  mathematics involved
• Natural occurring phenomenon's in nature that
  relate to mathematics
• Basically, my research is about the relationship
  between our natural world and mathematics

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Examples
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The ratio of a flowers stem length to the number
of pedals
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Analyzing Alaskan Salmon Runs Graphs using Sonar
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Wolves of Denali population, eating models, and
migratory patterns
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The measuring of Glacial recession
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Statistical Risks to our environment from
contaminated soils and water
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Energy Mathematics
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Mathematics in Science
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The effects of weathering on our world
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Mathematics in Engineering

• Analyze real world construction problems
• Mathematics behind civil engineering