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Albert Einstein

The German-born physicist’s most famous equation, E = mc, states that anything with mass has an equivalent amount of energy, and vice versa.

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What is mathematical modeling?

Mathematical modeling is a process in which real-life situations and relations in these situations are expressed by using mathematics.

 In a broader  definition it is a cyclical process in which real-life problems are translated into mathematical language, solved within a symbolic system, and the solutions tested back within the real-life system.

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Why is mathematical modeling necessary?

There are many reasons why modeling is used to solve a problem. The cost of applying the experimental method to find a solution to the problem, such as determining the number of fish in a stream or sea, can be high. Or It may be impossible to resort to the experimental method, such as revealing how objects move in an environment where gravity is zero. In such situations modeling approach is used to predict how systems will behave.

One of the most recent examples was the covid 19 process. Many models have been made to understand, explain and predict the spread of the coronavirus.

Mathematical modeling is used not only in the field of mathematics, but also in technology, architecture, economics, engineering, medicine and many other fields

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"How does math help you in life?"

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Mathematics is at the heart of science and our daily lives.

Mathematics  is an area of knowledge, which includes the study of such topics as numbers (arithmetic and number theory), formulas and related structures (algebra), shapes and spaces in which they are contained (geometry), and quantities and their changes (calculus and analysis). 

Teaching mathematics and science well, according to these recommendations, can help students develop creativity, reasoning, and problem-solving skills that align with the goals of STEM programs. 

Teaching mathematics well is an important component of a comprehensive STEM program. There is more to mathematics, however, than being part of STEM. The mathematics that students learn in school includes content and thinking that can be used as tools for tackling integrative STEM problems.NCTM has described appropriate mathematical content and processes for grades K–12 in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000). The standards describe a strong, balanced, comprehensive foundation in mathematical knowledge, thinking, and skills that is reflected in mathematics standards from across the states. 

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Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines engineering as “the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people.”

The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) defines engineering as “the creative application of scientific principles used to plan, build, direct, guide, manage, or work on systems to maintain and improve our daily lives.” 

An engineer answering a question on Quora defined engineering as “the application of mathematics and science to solve problems.” Note that this is the most simplified version of the three and solving problems in math or science class does not mean that students are doing engineering.

If you’ve read any of my previous articles on STEM, you would know that STEM is not simply just an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a path with a wide educational beginning that narrows down as we get closer to a career.

STEM education is a style of teaching and learning through practical projects that involve relating all of its subjects to build real-world skills. Because the STEM model teaches in an integrative style, students attain a foundation of skills required in an increasingly dynamic labor market driven by innovation.

A STEM job focuses on one of its particular fields, but usually, require skills and knowledge in its other fields.

Now that we have a general understanding of what engineering is and what STEM is, we can get to understand their relationship with one another. 

If STEM was a body, engineering would be its heart. In our bodies, blood goes into the heart then gets pumped out to reach vital organs. In STEM, scientific data goes into the engineering process where it gets calculated out to become technology.

This metaphor is more powerful at the educational phase of STEM. As pointed out earlier, STEM education integrates the disciplines to form a foundation for a future career. Classroom STEM projects often include using scientific data to mathematically design something that solves a problem.

By its nature, engineering can be seen as the bridge that connects STEM. Without some form of engineering, there would be no technology so science would just be science and math would still just be math. 

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