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Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help

  • Written by Alan Veliz-Cuba, Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of Dayton
Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can helpApplied mathematicians use math to model real-world situations.Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images

You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play in solving complex problems such as...

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