Senior Seminar - My Cool Math Video
Spring 2024
This year in Senior Seminar we decided to make math videos as one of our oral communication explorations. Our goal in the videos below is to engage a general audience in some interesting math. At least 9 of our seniors are planning to go into some kind of teaching, so many of the videos below are intended for their future students.
Danica Arredondo - Playfair Cipher
Want to learn a fun way to send secret messages to your friends? Then let's dive into the world of Cryptology and learn about the Playfair Cipher! All you need is a keyword, your message, and a positive attitude ready to PLAY(fair)!
Lorena Bustillos - Testing 5-colorability of a Knot
Lets practice using the magic equation to test the colorability of a knot. Here's a step by step example to guide you through this method.
Alma Callejas - How is Knot theory used in Biology and everyday life?
In today's lesson we will dive deeper by exploring how enzymes especially type 1 and 2 Topoisomerases can be used to uncoil DNA and how our unknotting number is found and correlated to how enzymes uncoil DNA.
Malachi Cassel - Learning Matrix Multiplication in under 10 minutes
This video should help you learn matrix how to preform multiplication
Zoe Charum - Input-output model
The Input-Output Model shows growth and cooperation, showing the route to a stronger economy. It Embraces the connections between industries and sectors, which can advance economic analysis. First, let's review a two-industry model and learn how to find each industry's equilibrium gross output.
Chris Gonzalez - Paper Proofs
In this video, I will be showing how to create a proof for the famous Pythagorean Theorem out of a single sheet of square origami paper. I will explain the process for creating the folds that will help to prove it and then also go over the reasoning behind the creation all in just under 7 minutes. Feel free to fold along and create your own physical proof as we go along!
Maryjane Guadalajara - Mathematics Behind Sound Waves
Let's unlock the secret symphony of mathematics in sound waves :)
Kelly Johnston - Let’s Learn about Pi
An introduction to the various applications of pi for middle school students
Natalie Luna - Let’s Learn about Pi
Step into the world of Cryptology where you will learn how to unravel the secrets of encryption and decoding using shift ciphers! In this video, you'll be using a timeless tool used by spies and code breakers throughout history. Remember to put on your math cap!
Alexis Martinez - The Beauty of Math in Video Games
This is a video talking about how mathematics is seen in video games. This was made to interest early explorers of mathematics to get them excited about their future in mathematics. This video explores geometry, graph theory, and linear algebra in video games.
Katharina Napoletano - Katie N. @katnaps247 - Marvelous Magic with Möbius Strip
Learn about the enigmatic one-sided surface: the Möbius Strip. Learn how to perform a mid-blowing magic trick with this infinite loop! Prepare to be amazed!
Owen Schmitz
Coming Soon!
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