Zach Star
A google and amazon interview question with a really clever solution
A google and amazon interview question with a really clever solution
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Mathematics Is All Around Us
This video covers a summary of the book "How not to be wrong, the power of mathematical thinking". Most of the math we learn in high school and beyond is not used ever again (unless you go into math, science, or engineering). However,...
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How to Take All the Math Classes You Need Right From Your Computer
This video goes over how you can learn all the math classes you need and self teach them, right from your computer. There are lots of resources out there when it comes to math help, however it can be disorganized making it hard to know...
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It really seems like our universe could be part of a hypersphere, but... it's probably not
It really seems like our universe could be part of a hypersphere, but... it's probably not
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Is Engineering Experience Needed Before College
Some students ask if engineering experience is needed before they enter college. And the good news is you really don't need any engineering experience. In fact most students who enter college don't have much, if any. There are some...
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The Chemistry Major
This video will go over what you can expect going into college as a chemistry major. Chemistry is a challenging major that is made up of science and advanced level math courses. In addition to your core major classes you will also have...
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What is Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics)?
In this video I go over aerospace engineering, specifically the aeronautics concentration. Aeronautical engineers can work on planes, helicopters, and fighter jets, all the way to boats and cars. Anything that involves aerodynamics is...
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What if the universe had a higher dimensional twist in it?
What if the universe had a higher dimensional twist in it?
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Math and physics can show up when you least expect
Math and physics can show up when you least expect
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This is What my First Engineering Job was Like
This video covers my experience in my first engineering job out of college. As I mention in the video, this does not represent all jobs, but should give you an idea of what mine was like. At my job I was mostly on the computer but did...
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Computer Science Vs Computer Engineering - How to Pick the Right Major
In this video I discuss computer science vs computer engineering. Computer science and computer engineering have many similarities but also some big differences. Computer science majors learn more about software while computer engineers...
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What I Loved and What I Hated About Engineering
Everyone is going to enjoy certain parts of their major, but not enjoy others. This video goes over just a few of the things I really liked when it came to be an engineer in college, and some things I wasn't really a fan of. There is...
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What changes | A lesson in statistics and incentives
Zach Star demonstrates what changes a lesson in statistics and incentives
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School Life Vs Real World - What You Should Know
Although it has not been many years since I graduated college, there are a lot of differences I've noticed in the real world that you may not think about while in school. In this video I discuss some of those differences to provide you...
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Robotics Subfields and Which Majors to Pick
This video covers just a few examples of research and companies that you might find interesting in the field of robotics. I only cover a few examples but remember there are SO many more. Many companies encompass some version of robotics...
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A visibility problem, how many guards are enough?
The video explains the proof of 'The Art Gallery Problem'. There are different versions of this problem (such as where guards can be placed) but we will focus on the most well known one where guards are forced to be in corners (and can...
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Does College GPA Matter?
This video covers whether your college GPA matters. To put simply, it will matter for getting further education whether it be a master's program, medical school, nursing school, law school, etc. However, when it comes to a job, your GPA...
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Should I Get a College Minor (or Double Major)
Getting a college minor or double major is rarely required, however having one can only help your resume. Many students have interests in multiple subjects and want to know if it's worth it to do a double major or even just go for a...
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How to Take Your Introductory Engineering Classes Right From Your Computer
For those who are looking to get a head start on their engineering pre-req classes or are currently having trouble, this video will provide you with resources you can easily find for free.
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Small Vs. Large Engineering Companies - Which is Best for You?
This video covers some of the pros and cons of working at a small company vs a large company. You may look at the cool projects advertised at large companies, but that doesn't mean you'll definitely be doing the more interesting work....
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The Math Needed for Computer Science (Part 2) - Number Theory and Cryptography
The Math Needed for Computer Science (Part 2) Number Theory and Cryptography