Debate Over Math Requirements and Data Science in UC Admissions, Uncovering the Correlation Between Atomic Structure and Thermal Conductivity

UC professors are grappling with the question of how data science fits into math requirements for admission. A groundbreaking study reveals the correlation between atomic structure and thermal conductivity in amorphous materials. Plus, a captivating podcast explores the science behind birth order and personality. And, discover the fascinating story of an 11th-century astrolabe that merges Islamic and Jewish science.

Sources:
https://edsource.org/2024/uc-confirms-data-science-cant-sub-for-algebra-ii-unresolved-what-can-it-qualify-for/707043
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1036380
https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/mar/05/classic-older-child-what-the-science-says-about-birth-order-and-personality-podcast
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/05/extraordinary-islamic-and-jewish-science-merge-in-11th-century-astrolabe

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) UC professors’ math problem: How does data science fit in?
(00:04:56) Data science approach to identifying thermal conductivity-related structural factors in amorphous materials
(00:08:02) Classic older child? What the science says about birth order and personality
(00:10:38) ‘Extraordinary’: Islamic and Jewish science merge in 11th-century astrolabe