IEEE

Accessible Mathematics: Representation of Functions Through Sound and Touch

Abstract: This paper presents a new tool to help people with visual impairments learn mathematical functions through the extensive use of sounds and touch. STEM subjects like mathematics are difficult ...
Investopedia

Understanding the Inverse Relationship: Price and Quantity in the Law of Demand

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Michael Boyle is an experienced financial professional with more than 10 years ...
The New York Times

Big 12 tournament basketball games to be played on LED floor, designs can change in real time

The court is described as meeting the “standards of modern hardwood courts,” just with “integrated LED technology beneath the playing surface.” Photo courtesy Big 12 / ASB GlassFloor Big 12 ...
IEEE

Inverse Model Predictive Control: Learning Optimal Control Cost Functions for MPC

Abstract: Inverse optimal control (IOC) seeks to infer a control cost function that captures the underlying goals and preferences of expert demonstrations. While significant progress has been made in ...
The New York Times

Harvard Proposes Capping A’s to Curb Grade Inflation

A recent report found that a majority of grades given out at Harvard were A’s. Professors will vote on a proposal to limit the number to around 20 percent. By Mark Arsenault Harvard undergraduates ...