Finite difference modeling of hillslope diffusion
Dylan Mikesell, Boise State University
This activity introduces students to the finite difference solution of the hill-slope diffusion PDE. The students derive partial derivatives from Taylor Series expansions of the 2D topography function z(x,t). After ...

Using MATLAB to understand distributions: Pokémon GO
Benjamin Bratton, Vanderbilt University
This problem set will help teach students how to describe real world distributions. Data science skills that will be covered include measures of central tendency and spread, transformations of distributions, ...

Modeling River Long Profiles
Andrew Darling, Colorado State University-Fort Collins
This project or multi-lab activity is designed to teach students about modeling landscape change caused by rivers over large time and spatial scales (e.g., the incision of Grand Canyon). Basic working knowledge of ...

Choice of geophone layout in a simple near-surface seismics setting
Alain Plattner, California State University-Fresno
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Click to watch Alain Plattner discuss his activity or watch the full webinar.We use MATLAB functions ...

Mathematical Analysis of Type 2 Diabetes Predisposition
Gregory Goins, North Carolina A & T State University
In this activity, students will examine the relationship between glucose and insulin in the human body using models based on the physiology of glucose metabolism and insulin secretion. We will view the body and its ...

Monitoring Algal Blooms with Landsat (OLI)
Andrew Fischer, University of Tasmania
Algal blooms are caused by an aggregation of either microscopic phytoplankton or macro algae. They can produce toxic or harmful effects on humans and or the ecosystem. The purpose of this activity is to teach ...

Relaxation Method for a real parallel-plate capacitor
Sean Bartz, Indiana State University
Students learn to solve Laplace's equation for the potential in free space under the influence of a variety of boundary conditions that would be difficult to solve analytically, using the method of relaxation. ...

Curve Fitting Exercise in MATLAB
Wendy Thomas, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
In this activity, students program using MATLAB to compare the fit of several models to an experimental data set. The activity is designed to teach students with limited MATLAB experience how to write code to fit ...

Modeling a voltage divider
Michele McColgan, Siena College
This is a homework assignment in a course in electronics for sophomore-level physics students on the topic of voltage dividers. At the start of the semester, students receive a kit of electronic components ...

Sophomore Bioengineering Final Project
Princess Imoukhuede, Washington University in St Louis
Description: As a final project, students apply their knowledge of mass conservation to develop computational models of ligand-receptor signaling. Students systemically examine how signals enter cells ...