Science and the Environment

Math; Learn it, Know it, Live it

KSMU | By Dr. David Cornelison

Published October 22, 2017 at 7:17 AM CDT

Mathematics is certainly an essential tool in the study of the physical universe. And yet, why is that so? Is it obvious that it should be true? And, if it is true, why is math the stumbling block that stops many students from advancing in a scientific discipline? This week, we’ll chat about math, its beauty, its utility and its place as the foundation of the sciences.

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Dr. David Cornelison

Dr. David Cornelison has been working as an educator and scientist in Arizona and Missouri universities for the last 32 years. From 2010-2018, he was the head of the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science at Missouri State University. His research interests lie at the intersection of experimental condensed-matter physics and astrophysics, while his educational efforts have focused on outreach to the K-12 school system. Most of all, he believes in curiosity-driven learning in the sciences and all other fields.

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