Now that we have developed a fundamental understanding of how different counting systems, especially binary, work, we can begin to understand the optimal solution to the Towers of Hanoi. One by One Because binary digits are restricted to just one…
Details from my summer experience conducting fieldwork in the Colorado Rockies Photo caption: View of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, with Gothic Mountain towering above. 4:30 AM: Good morning! To arrive at my research sites in time to start my…
The Towers of Hanoi A set of colorful, cascading disks stacked on a peg. What could easily double as a child’s toy also serves as an ancient mathematical puzzle, the Towers of Hanoi. Often used to teach recursive problem solving…
Recently, our project team ran an activity booth at a science-themed block party. The booth was a fun way to teach partygoers about the science behind genetics, phenotypes, and Punnett squares. Our team created an interactive activity that presented partygoers…
When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety and harmlessness. After all, most ‘dangerous’ compounds are protected behind a prescription, right? Surely, if the directions on the back of the box or bottle are followed,…
“I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.” The fear of the atomic bomb was felt not only by the citizens who feared enduring its wrath but also by the inventor himself, Robert J. Oppenheimer. With its debut in his…
Dr. Sundaresan Jayaraman, a professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, here at Georgia Tech worked on finding a form-fitting mask that provided superior protection against respiratory viruses like COVID-19. These masks, which have been in development even…
Being a Georgia Tech student sure does come with its ups and downs. There are times during the semester when your life is great, you meet up with friends, finish your work early, and even sleep before 10 pm. On…