Math and Computational Sciences Research Roundup
Author: Amy Juhnke
Author: Amy Juhnke
Today is Math and Computational Sciences Day during LAS Week. Check out a few highlights of related faculty research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences!!
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[Understanding big data](https://link.las.iastate.edu/2017/11/01/understanding-big-data/)
Hridesh Rajan creates solutions for scientists navigating the ever-expanding world of data-driven research.
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[Change agent: Michael Young](https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2017/02/08/cayoung)
Michael Young wants to help students excel in science, technology, engineering and math by bridging the cultural divide that exists in many public schools. The fact that it exists is not intentional, but Young says we need to acknowledge it in order to move forward. Young’s motivation stems from his own childhood experiences.
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[Computer scientists research how to program molecules](https://news.las.iastate.edu/2017/01/23/computer-scientists-research-how-to-program-molecules/)
When computer scientists start their programming with a plan for detecting and correcting potential errors, computer software becomes more dependable and secure. So, computer scientists Robyn Lutz, Jack Lutz, Jim Lathrop and others in the Laboratory for Molecular Programming are working to implement this same planning approach into the design of machines made of DNA.
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[CYstarters program helps advance statistical ballistic research](https://news.las.iastate.edu/2017/07/21/cystarters-program-helps-advance-statistical-ballistic-research/)
Eric Hare, who recently graduated with his Ph.D. in Statistics from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is turning his research on bullet matching into a business idea with the help of CYstarters, a 10-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea.