Find out how and why mathematics is used in microeconomics, its limitations, and the math skills that economics students need.

A researcher in Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Mathematical Sciences is developing new mathematical techniques that could lead to improvements in applications ranging from medical ...

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Researchers have developed new mathematical techniques to advance the study of molecules at the quantum level. Mathematical and algorithmic developments along these lines are necessary for enabling ...

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