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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),...
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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.
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...
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...
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
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Solve Differential Equations in MATLAB and Simulink
This introduction to MATLAB and Simulink ODE solvers demonstrates how to set up and solve either one or multiple differential equations. The equations can be linear or nonlinear.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
David L. Green - On Becoming a Research Scientist
David L. Green is an Associate Professor of Materials Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received his B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. from the University of Maryland, and his Ph.D. from...
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Python 🐍 Curve Fit with Step Test Data
The Scipy curve_fit function determines two unknown coefficients (dead-time and time constant) to minimize the difference between predicted and measured response values. Pandas imports the data and the dataframe header is diplayed with...
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Computational Tools for Engineers Course Overview
Welcome to ChE263 which teaches computer skills useful to engineers and scientists. It covers MATLAB, Python, Mathcad, computer programs for doing all types of math, both numerically and symbolically; Excel, a spreadsheet program; and...
Visual Learning Systems
Research: The Key to Designing Solutions
The video discusses the process of designing solutions to problems in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine. It highlights the importance of gathering information through investigations, experiments, research, and data...
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Python 🐍 Solve Nonlinear Equations with fsolve
This tutorial is an introduction to solving nonlinear equations with Python. The solution to linear equations is through matrix operations while sets of nonlinear equations require a solver such as Scipy optimize fsolve to numerically...
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SciPy Beginner's Guide for Optimization
Scipy.Optimize.Minimize is demonstrated for solving a nonlinear objective function subject to general inequality and equality constraints. Source code is available at http://apmonitor.com/che263/index.php/Main/PythonOptimization...
TMW Media
Engineering Careers: The future of engineering
Do engineers estimate the time and cost required to make things? What does the future of engineering look like? Engineering Careers, Part 2
Science360
Computer scientist and Watson co-creator David Ferrucci - ScienceLives
When David Ferrucci was introduced to computer programming as a high school student questions flooded his mind … Where does it stop? What can I get the computer to do? "My mind immediately went to the idea of artificial intelligence ......
Rachel's English
3-syllable Word Stress
Study word stress and three-syllable words that have stress on the last syllable: volunteer, guarantee. How many words can you come up with? Add to the list in the comments below.
Makematic
Let's Explore STEAM Teams
New inventions and improvements are almost always made by teams – innovation is a team sport! This video will explore how STEAM teams work collaboratively to solve problems.
Science360
Sea lions may inspire 'strokes' of genius - Science Nation
Engineering the swimming maneuvers of sea lions could advance underwater robotics Megan Leftwich and her students at George Washington University are conducting a comprehensive field study on the high-performance swimming of sea lions....
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Python Nonlinear Equations with Scipy fsolve
The Scipy optimization package FSOLVE is demonstrated on two introductory problems with 1 and 2 variables.
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Python for Beginners with Spyder IDE
This introduction includes information about naming variables, built-in constants, reserved keywords, built-in functions, syntax highlighting, data types (integer, float, list, tuple, dictionary), and basic commands to built a first...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Solar Power to the Rescue
This video highlights the efforts of Okra Solar, a social enterprise backed by the Cambodian Government, to provide clean and affordable energy to off-grid communities in Cambodia. This sustainable approach showcases the potential for...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Julia Moura - Stream Knowledge, Spread Wisdom
Julia Moura is the founder of Tunnel Lab in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tunnel Lab is a nonprofit that empowers low income teens to harness technology to design business solutions that address their communities greatest challenges. The idea...