Author: Tiana Evelyn

We investigated the shapes in gothic window architecture and created a mock-up of a gothic style window from the equations we found using Mathematica. Specifically, we used parametric equations to model the clover-shaped windows that are common motif often found … Continue reading “Parametric Equations, Integration, and Gothic Architecture” →

For this project, I used parametric equations to model real-life roller coasters. I modeled Kingda Ka from Six Flags, NJ, Blue Streak from Cedar Point, OH, as well as a generic 100ft high ferris wheel. I simulated the surfaces as … Continue reading “The Parametrization of Roller Coasters” →

In this project, we used Mathematica to recreate the three bears: Ice Bear, Grizzly, and Panda from We Bare Bears. Ice bear is a polar bear with white fur, Grizzly is a brown bear with brown fur and Panda is … Continue reading “We Bare Bears In Mathematica” →

We created a holiday season postcard using parametric equations and threedimensional shapes. To create the effect of the smoke coming out of the chimney, we overlapped two parametric equations. The chimney and the tree trunk are the shape of a … Continue reading “Merry Calculus” →

For our final project we wanted to explore the shapes of everyday objects. We decided on looking at ice cream sundaes, breaking it down into 4 components: a scoop of ice cream on a cone, a sprinkle, a wafer cookie, … Continue reading “RA’s Ice cream Shop” →

Bready or not, here we crumb! Oftentimes, we forget the relationship between everyday math and the other creations of the world. Our project highlights that while there is also an immense amount of diversity, math exists everywhere and we can … Continue reading “Whole-y Grain! You Bread My Mind!” →

Designing a 3D Representation of Drug Efficacy The purpose behind this project was to potentially create a simple graph that could be used by both consumers and physicians and would inform the consumer or physician on the medication’s effectiveness depending … Continue reading “Modeling Drug Impact Using Multiple Variables” →

For this project we took the wave equation, which is a partial derivative equation that includes variables of time, space and velocities of the waves. We then took the equation in cartesian coordinates (x,y,z) and converted it into polar coordinates … Continue reading “The Wave Equation in Polar Coordinates and 3D Modeling of Waves” →

We decided to combine our interest in space with the knowledge we gained in our Multivariable Calculus class. In class we learned how to model various 3D shapes like bowls and spheres using Mathematica. We used this program to create … Continue reading “Houston, We Have A Multivariable Calculus Problem!” →