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Special Effects... Renaissance paintings to major motion pictures, the world of mathematics plays a pivotal role in the creation of these fantastic illusions. From planning & design through execution, enter this exciting world of creativity & see how numbers make these incredible dreams possible.
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Sports... Athletes want to throw farther, race faster, jump higher & play better. Far beyond keeping score & utilizing statistics, numbers can improve one other very important area as well. Athletes play better because they can play smarter.
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Biology... Exploring the world of biology, one can't help but marvel at the role of mathematics. From how huge dinosaurs were able to carry their massive weight so gracefully, to fighting disease, to the answer of the age old question of why leopards have spots, this exploration provides a fun journey into & beyond the microscope.
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Probability... Statistics are everywhere, data is crucial, can we predict the future? From the Las Vegas casinos to political elections to the research laboratory to how much fuel will it take to fly to Alaska, understanding the probability of things is critical & guess what...' It's in the numbers.
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Exploration... Without mathematics there would be no maps, no globes, no idea what the world really looks like. Where are you right now? Without numbers you would never know. And as we explore a vast uncharted universe, it's numbers that we will need to take us there, & get us home.
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Information Age... The coming of the information age where knowledge is power. Whether it's managing a government or a personal computer, the systems are numbers based & the vast possibilities of the new era will be one in which people progress just as far as the numbers can take them.
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Education... Our world is certainly embracing mathematics in a "real world" context & with the continuing support of dynamic educators, innovative researchers & passionate parents, students are planning cities, designing models & even interpreting literature. Journey across the country to see the many & varied applications of numbers in an exciting world of education.