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In memoriam: Philip Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (583+ words) Philip E. Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science and an international leader in the field who positioned the University of Virginia as a pioneering institution for data studies, died Sunday after a protracted battle with mesothelioma. He was…...
Math meets romance in UVA student’s Valentine’s equations
3+ week, 6+ day ago (499+ words) UVA graduate student Shiraz Robinson celebrates holidays with themed equations and encourages others to find everyday applications for math. (Illustration by John DiJulio, University Communications) Math isn't just assignments and deadlines " it can be playful, creative and enjoyable as a…...
Math Anxiety Is Contagious. This UVA Researcher Knows How To Break the Cycle
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (620+ words) Few people are truly bad at math. Practicing everyday math skills, like adding up steps and comparing prices, can make people more comfortable with numbers, a UVA researcher says. (Illustration by John DiJulio, University Communications) It's an old joke that…...