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Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help

By Alan Veliz-Cuba, Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of Dayton

You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play in solving complex problems such as curing a disease?

In my job as an applied mathematician, I use mathematical tools to study and solve complex problems in biology. I have worked on problems involving gene and neural networks such as interactions…

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