APMonitor
Analyze Stock Data with Microsoft Excel
Visualization of data is a powerful method to see trends and make decisions. Microsoft Excel trending capabilities are tools to visualize large data sets, such as financial information on company performance.
APMonitor
Nonlinear Regression in MATLAB
A three parameter (a,b,c) model y = a + b/x + c ln(x) is fit to a set of data with the MATLAB APMonitor toolbox. This tutorial walks through the process of installing the solver, setting up the objective (normalized sum of squared...
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MATLAB Nonlinear Optimization with fmincon
This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates fmincon solver on a nonlinear optimization problem with one equality and one inequality constraint. Visit http://apmonitor.com/che263/index.php/Main/MatlabOptimization for source code.
Science360
Social and developmental psychologist Kristina R. Olson wins 2018 Alan T. Waterman Award
The National Science Foundation bestows upon University of Washington social and developmental psychologist Kristina R. Olson the nation’s highest honor for a young scientist or engineer: the Alan T. Waterman Award, for 2018. Olson’s...
APMonitor
Linear and Polynomial Regression in Python
This brief tutorial demonstrates how to use Numpy and SciPy functions in Python to regress linear or polynomial functions that minimize the least squares difference between measured and predicted values. Source Code:...
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Linear and Nonlinear Regression in Python
Polynomial or general nonlinear functions are developed with Numpy and Scipy in Python. These exercises also cover methods to create linear or spline interpolations that interpolate between data points.
Science360
Wearable Technology by Design Engineer Amanda Parkes
Amanda Parkes, PhD is fashion technologist and biomedia/wearable tech designer, and is leading the development of MNY's Tech Annex- high technology fashion & textiles R&D space. She is also the founder of Skinteractive Studio, offering...
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MathCAD Graphing and Calculus
Plotting expressions is important to visualize data, relationships between variables, and perform analysis. Mathcad plotting allows visualization of variable values, functions, and data points. Included in this demonstration is common...
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Symbolic Manipulation in Python
The SymPy package computes symbolic solutions to simplify, expand, factor, differentiate, integrate, and solve equations. These problems cover a range of SymPy functions.
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SVM Texture Classification
Use the texture classifier to distinguish between sand, seed, and stone and then add an additional texture to the classification (your choice). The script uses a Local Binary Pattern (LBP) to create the features and a Support Vector...
EarthEcho International
STEM Career Closeup: Water Science Communicator
This video features a Public Information Specialist who is passionate about connecting inner-city audiences to their environment and educating them about water resources. He shares his advice for students interested in pursuing a career...
Zach Star
How Much Programming Do Engineers Do?
Do you wonder how much programming you'll do in college as an engineer. This answer is very dependent on what major you pick, the university you go to, and various other factors. However there are some consistencies in each major that...
APMonitor
Regression with MATLAB fmincon
A frequent activity in data science and machine learning is to develop correlations from data. By importing the data into MATLAB, data analysis such as statistics, trending, or calculations can be made to synthesize the information into...
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MATLAB User Defined Custom Functions
User-defined functions are routines in MATLAB that typically input data or arguments, perform custom calculations, and return one or multiple results. This introduction to functions is part of the programming course for engineers at...
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Solve Nonlinear Equations with Python
This tutorial demonstrates how to set up and solve a set of nonlinear equations in Python using the SciPy Optimize package.
Science360
Solar power to go
More energy from our sun hits the Earth in one hour than is consumed on the planet in a whole year! But, the burning question is - how can we put all that sunshine to work making usable fuel? With support from the National Science...
Science360
NEW INSIGHTS FROM TINY ROUNDWORMS
The tiny roundworm (C. elegans) is an important animal for brain research. It is transparent, so its neurons can be seen through a microscope. And its simple nervous system consists of just 302 neurons. Plus, the roundworm matures from...
APMonitor
Nonlinear Regression in Microsoft Excel
A three parameter (a,b,c) model y = a + b/x + c ln(x) is fit to a set of data with the Excel solver add-in. This tutorial walks through the process of installing the solver, setting up the objective (normalized sum of squared errors),...
APMonitor
Set axis limits with Matplotlib in Python
Setting axis limits, adding a legend, configuring marker size, and other custom configurations are effective ways to improve the readability of a plot in Python.
Science360
Engineering a spinal cord repair kit - Science Nation
Polina Anikeeva hopes to one day be able to regenerate the spinal cord to restore movement for paralyzed people or possibly bypass the spinal cord altogether with a device that mimics its function. With support from the National Science...
Visual Learning Systems
Improving Solutions
The video discusses how solutions to problems may not always be complete remedies and may only solve part of the problem. The video explains how scientists and engineers are still working on improving the solution of creating cleaner...
TMW Media
Engineering Careers: Learn about engineering and its many different aspects
What kind of engineer works on buildings, roads, and bridges? Are there many other types of engineers? What healthcare engineers are there? What is the difference between a scientist and an engineer? Do scientists and engineers work...
Science360
What does a mechanical engineer do? - Careers in Science and Engineering
What's it really like to be an engineer or a scientist? What do they really do all day? You're about to find out! Meet the next generation of engineers and scientists in these profiles of young professionals, who may just inspire you to...
60 Second Histories
Builders and engineers in the Roman Empire
A Roman legionary describes the amazing construction projects undertaken by Roman builders such as the Coliseum and the Cloaca Maxima and includes the concrete they made and the fabulous arches