Sep 6, 2023
New Article on State Defense Forces
In a time when the fabric of our national resilience is tested by natural disasters, public health emergencies, and the need for homeland security, the role of State Defense Forces (SDFs) has…
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Jul 18, 2023
Saving the Ozone Layer
Life as we know it would not exist without the sun. Its light gives us warmth, energy, and guides the biological processes that make our planet habitable. However, too much of the…
Feb 1, 2023
On Cincinnati-Style Chili
Children's sporting events have three types of parent attendees. Some are pushers. They push their children to achieve more and perform. Kick further, steal the base, or hit the three-pointer. Others are…
Jan 30, 2023
The Case for RISC-V
Computer users have long suffered from a diversity of hardware. While many different types of computers have been available since the start of the industry, this has posed a problem for consumers…
Jan 28, 2023
The Time Has Come to Incorporate Columbia
Columbia, Maryland, is a vibrant and growing community that has been a leader in urban planning and development for decades. Despite its many achievements, however, Columbia remains unincorporated, which means that it…
Jan 26, 2023
The Battle for TSMC
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has upset more than a few applecarts. Setting aside the Idealpolitk of the situation, the possibility of Russian success is terrifying for other reasons. Those most…
Jan 25, 2023
Using AI Tools in Class
AI tools, such as ChatGPT and AI-based art generation, are becoming increasingly widely available and accessible to the general public. With the advancement of technology, these tools are no longer limited to…
Dec 21, 2022
Abolish the Debt Ceiling
The debt ceiling is a statutory limit on the amount of debt that the U.S. government is allowed to incur. It was initially adopted to ensure that the government would not overspend…
Sep 18, 2022
The Value of Mathematical Knowledge
A few years ago, I was teaching public finance. My students, generally, while grad students, probably had not had microeconomics. And if they have, it really didn't stick. So I spend the…
Jul 22, 2022
Origami—Wabi-Sabi on Paper
Origami goes far beyond kids making paper fortune tellers. In recent years, origami has become a focal point for teaching mathematics. Origami has also been used for understanding biological and chemical principles,…
Jun 18, 2022
Introducing the London Frog
A week or so ago, Chase asked me about getting some vanilla syrup. He had seen on the menu at Roggenart a drink called the "London Fog" and was interested in trying…