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Markov Chains & Bioinformatics

Posted on January 13, 2012 by shifletab

George and Angela Shiflet are working on a module on Markov chains.  In particular, we will be exploring their use in bioinformatics.  We anticipate that some of the ideas and resources from Claudia will be useful.

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Controlling dengue via vector predation

Posted on January 13, 2012 by lauraaw

Two articles, one theoretical and one applied on control of the vector of dengue (the mosquito Aedea aegyptii) by a predator, the copepod Mesocyclops. general predator-pathogen control biological control of aedes aegyptii by mesocyclops

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Trajectories of per capita CO2 emissions – US vs. China. And – What is the relationship between literacy and CO2 emissions?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by tmlong

I investigated CO2 emissions in terms of per capita output – China vs. US.  In Gapminder “graph menu” this appears as a specific subtopic – “US vs. China – who emits the most CO2?”.  Use x-axis = Time, and y-axis … Continue reading →

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Comparing life expectancy & income between North & South Korea

Posted on January 12, 2012 by shifletab

We compared Life expectancy (years) vs. Income per person for North Korea and South Korea.  The countries started comparably, North Korea a little better, for both countries.  There was a big drop in Income/person after WWII.  In 1975 the 2 … Continue reading →

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SCALE-IT Workshop January 12-14, 2012

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin12

       The SCALE-IT Curriculum Development Workshop is designed to support participants in  the development of problem-based undergraduate curriculum that integrates cyberlearning strategies and data intensive activities into the classroom.  The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis is located on … Continue reading →

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