JCCC Mathematics

It's been a minute, but important math questions are still being studied, such as the best way to slice a pizza.

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The mathematically correct way to slice a pizza The intermediate value theorem shows us how to find an even center on an irregular shape

Mathematicians Just Debunked the ‘Bunkbed Conjecture’ This famous probability theory was intuitive, even obvious. It was also wrong.

How Math’s Most Famous Proof Nearly Broke Andrew Wiles thought he had a solution to an age-old puzzle. Until it began to unravel.

Happy Pi Day from the JCCC Mathematics Department (and the Mets)!

Can a mathematical model decide best how to spend opioid settlement cash? In Alabama, a debate is happening over whether to invest in technology to guide long-term decisions on how to spend opioid settlement dollars or to focus on immediate needs of people in addiction.

Not necessarily for Math, but definitely useful to know...

Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

To Solve the Rubik’s Cube, You Have to Understand the Amazing Math Inside Want to solve the puzzle? Then you have to know the numbers.

It's been a minute, so... how about reinventing geometry?

A Defense of the Reality of Time Time isn’t just another dimension, argues Tim Maudlin. To make his case, he’s had to reinvent geometry.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

The Amazing Math Inside the Rubik’s Cube Want to solve the puzzle? Then you have to know the numbers.