Guest Speakers
Dr. Weiping Yu
Mathematics is a language to describe physics laws at the most fundamental level – the laws of numbers. Great scientific advancement often demands that physicists and mathematicians work hand in hand
- Dr. Weiping Yu is a scientist and a physicist at NASA Kennedy Space Center. Yu holds a doctorate in Engineering Physics and is a pioneer researcher in theoretical and applied physics, and the founder of the Universal Particle (Uon) Theory of Everything.
- A contributing member of the American Physical Society (APS), the American Institute of Aeronautics and astronautics (AIAA) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
- A frequent keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and communities; a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on NASA Digital Learning Network (DLN); a creator of the NASA/KSC Physics Research Forum.
Dr. Po-Shen Loh
- Carnegie Mellon Mathematics Professor
- Head coach of US International Math Olympiad team
- Founder of Expii
Dr. Jami Valentine
One of the ways OMC engages students in mathematics is by bringing guest speakers to discuss math-related careers and projects to the students. On March 18th, Dr. Jami Valentine, a physicist who works for the US Patent and Trademark office, gave a talk to the Meadowbrook Middle School students. Dr. Valentine earned a master’s degree at Brown University, then went to Johns Hopkins University, where she studied the spin properties of rare earth metals under Professor C.L. Chien. In 2006 Jami became the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from Johns Hopkins University. This also made her the first female Florida A&M University alumna to earn a Ph.D. in Physics. Dr. Valentine captivated all the students by talking about patents, trademarks and copyrights. Everyone asked interesting questions which may even lead to students seeking patents for their innovative ideas. Dr. Valentine also spoke about her journey to become a physicist and about the role of mathematics in her career, and her determination to reach her goals.
Thank you Dr. Valentine for sharing your Saturday morning with us, for inspiring and encouraging us to do our best in school so we can one day also choose an interesting and fulfilling career.
Numbers Count
For mathematics Professor Po-Shen Loh, math is the art of creative thinking. And teaching math wasn’t enough for this self-described math evangelist. He launched Expii, a free math education platform that gathers difficult math problems and shares techniques for solving them.
Anyone Can Be a Math Person Once They Know the Best Learning Techniques | Po-Shen Loh
Po-Shen Loh is a Hertz Foundation Fellow and Carnegie Mellon mathematics professor who thinks that history is a much harder subject than math. Do you agree? Well, your position on that might change before and after this video.
How a Math Algorithm Could Educate the Whole World — for Free | Po-Shen Loh
Po-Shen Loh is a Princeton-educated mathematician, Carnegie Mellon professor, the head coach of the U.S. International Math Olympiad team, and now he’s adding start-up entrepreneur to his knock-out resume. Loh has created Expii, a math and science education tool that aims to turn every smartphone into a tutor.
U.S. Team Wins First Place at International Math Olympiad
Americans are generally lousy at math, right? At least that’s what we hear every time there is an international test and the United States doesn’t come in close to the top.
CMU TAKES FIRST PLACE IN PUTNAM MATH COMPETITION; THREE STUDENTS IN TOP FIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN UNIVERSITY HISTORY
Carnegie Mellon University placed first in the Mathematical Association of America’s 77th William Lowell Putnam Competition, the premier mathematics competition for undergraduate students in North America.
When Math And Creativity Combine: U.S. Wins Math Olympiad For Second Consecutive Year
Meet Po-Shen Loh, the professor at Carnegie Mellon University and head coach for Team USA, who paved the way for the U.S. to win the International Mathematical Olympiad for the second consecutive year.
