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    2011-Richard_Fitzpatrick-Newtonian_Dynamics
    This 300 page text is packed with motivational physics. Indeed, Professor Fitzpatrick brings us to the origins of why differential equations are the dominant tools of mathematics in the study of...

    Keywords: modelingtextbookphysicsbifurcation

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    2014-Jiri_Lebl-Notes_on_Diffy_Qs_Differential_Equations_for_Engineers
    There is a pdf and html version of the text as well as a purchasable paperback version. The text has pretty much all the basics, but has only a few exercises and there is very little modeling.

    Keywords: differential equationstextbookengineering

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    2019-Fan_ Li_ Yin- Impact_of_environmental_tax_on_green_development-nonlinear_dynamical_system_analysis
    This study analyzes the impact of environmental tax on green development by using a four-dimension dynamical system.

    Keywords: environmentsystemequilibrium pointmodel chaoseconomic growthnonlinear

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    2019-Radulescu-Lundgren-A_pharmacokinetic_model_of_lead_absorption_and_calcium_competitive_dynamics
    We build and analyze a compartmental model of lead pharmacokinetics, focused specifically on addressing neurotoxicity.

    Keywords: QUBES Leadership Teamparametersabsorptionbifurcationpharmacokineticscalciumcognitive decline

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    2019-Banuelos_Danet_Flores_Ramos-Epidemiological_Math_Model_Approach_To_Political_System_with_Three_Parties
    A nonlinear compartmental model is derived to study the movement between classes of voters with the assumption of a constant population that is homogeneously mixed.

    Keywords: politicsparametersvotingcompartment modelepidemiological modelequilibriathree-party system

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    1-001-MM-DeathAndImmigration-ModelingScenario
    We conduct a simulation of death and immigration, using a small set of "individuals", m&m candies or any two sided object (coin, chips), in which upon tossing a set of individuals we cause some to...

    Keywords: simulationimmigrationdeathSpanishdatsWinkelBrian Winkel

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    The struggle is valid: Increasing student science identity and quantitative skills
    This poster outlines the approach to our research on science identity and quantitative skills. Our approach includes an established educational researcher to assure that our design, approach,...

    Keywords: data visualizationquantitative skillsSelf-Efficacyinclusive classroomsdiversity equity and inclusionscience identityBIOME 2022survey instruments

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    6-001-Epidemic-ModelingScenario
    This paper presents real-world data, a problem statement, and discussion of a common approach to modeling that data, including student responses. In particular, we provide time-series data on the...

    Keywords: datadifference equationsparameter estimationcontinuousepidemicdiscreteboarding school

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    3-043-BallisticModeling-SpongeDart-ModelingScenario
    The goal of this project is for students to develop, analyze, and compare three different models for the flight of a sponge dart moving under the influences of gravity and air resistance.

    Keywords: projectile motionair resistanceballisticsdimensional analysisNewtonian mechanicssponge dartNerf gunNerf dartBuckingham's Theorem

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    3-064-GearTrain-ModelingScenario
    Students model an input-output mechanical system of gears with a second order, non-homogeneous, ordinary differential equation with constant coefficients. The model incorporates friction and...

    Keywords: frictiongearspur geargear traintorquegear ratioangular accelerationangular velocitymoment of inertiadouble reduction gear

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    3-090-OneSpringMass-ModelingScenario
    We lead students through building a mathematical model for a single mass (bob)-spring system that is hanging vertically. We also lead the students, using data that they collect together with their...

    Keywords: undampedsum of square errorsmass springHooke's Lawoscilationleast-squares approximation

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    3-101-SpringMassFirstTry-NoResistance-ModelingScenario
    Students build a model based on their perceptions of what the solution should look like for a simple spring mass system with no damping.

    Keywords: frequencymassoscillationundampedspring constantspring\Single Degree of Freedom System

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    4-065-GasInjection-ModelingScenario
    Students use programs (or create their own code) based on exponential box-scheme approximations for solving systems of nonlinear differential equations that contain small parameters for the highest...

    Keywords: Prandtl-Blasius equationsboundary layergas injectionesponential box schemeuniform convergenceFORTRAN

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    5-010-DNADegradation-ModelingScenario
    We ask students to use the system of first order linear differential equations given in a source paper and estimates of the data from laboratory procedures from a plot to estimate the parameters...

    Keywords: DNA\kinetisplasmaratpharmacokinetis

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    6-012-RiverCrossing-ModelingScenario
    Students develop a model of a river crossing in a boat with thrust using Newton's Second Law of Motion from a Free Body Diagram they construct. The model is thence a system of one second order...

    Keywords: dragonNewton's Second Law of Motionriver crossinriver currentvelocity profilethrustFree Body Diagram

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    6-026-IsleRoyaleModeling-ModelingScenario
    The primary aim of this project is to draw a connection between differential equations and vector calculus, using population ecology modeling as a vehicle.

    Keywords: ecologyoptimizationpredator-preypopulationvector calculusLagrange multipliersleast squaresIslel Royale

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    6-035-Shampoo-ModelingScenario
    We ask students to model the amount of shampoo in a bottle if when we shower we do not cover the opening at the top of the bottle while in the shower.

    Keywords: shampoodiluationshower

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    9-015-UnearthingTruth-ModelingScenario
    This project introduces \textit{electrical resistivity tomography}, a technique of interest for geophysical imaging, used to produce images of underground features or structures by using electrical...

    Keywords: geophysicalImagingStatistical inverse problemtunnelconductionHolocaustVilniusDivergence TheoremfluxLaplace's equationimpedanceelectrical resistivity tomographytomographyresistivity

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    9-030-WaterHammer-ModelingScenario
    We develop and apply a numerical algorithm that solves a system of two nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs) that describes the time evolution of the water hammer phenomenon.

    Keywords: Stock and Flow modelhyperbolic equationsfinite differenceswater hammerhydrodynamicscompressibilitywave celerity

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    9-020-HeatDiffusion-ModelingScenario
    This project guides students through experimental, analytical, and numerical techniques for understanding the heat (diffusion) equation with nonhomogeneous boundary conditions. In particular,...

    Keywords: laboratoryDiffusionheat

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