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The Student’s Guide to Wolfram

So… you got a Wolfram student license? Welcome! With Wolfram, you’ll find the tools you need not just for calculating your homework, but also for developing valuable programming and computational thinking skills to set up your career for success.

Accessing Your Wolfram License Getting Started with Wolfram Language Support and Community See Wolfram Tech in Action
Bailey Long, Technical Communications Specialist, Outreach & Communications
Education & Academic

Electric Circuits Made Simple with Wolfram

Electrical engineering is the technological field responsible for the design and development of components that make modern devices functional and efficient. In a computer, for example, the central processing unit (CPU) is just one of thousands of necessary parts that are designed and managed by electrical engineers. Other electrical components include those that handle energy distribution, integrate measuring sensors, process various signals, control voltage levels and produce outputs such as sound and images. This complex orchestration of components ensures that computers and other electronic devices operate reliably and effectively.
Leonardo Laguna Ruiz, Software Engineer, System Modeler (MathCore)
Education & Academic

From Learning to Leading: A Chemist’s Guide to Wolfram Technologies

From preparing food to nourish our bodies to finding cures for terminal illnesses, chemistry is a foundational part of our world. As a computational chemist, you may have a lot to learn to master this subject, but fueled by Wolfram’s collection of educational resources, elaborate simulation functions and research projects, you’ll be ready to tackle this exciting science head on.
Bailey Long, Technical Communications Specialist, Outreach & Communications
Education & Academic

Prepare to Be a Professional: A Wolfram Guide for Postgraduates and More

It’s a beautiful spring day. Your robe and cap are a little itchy, but you don’t mind. You know your family will be taking an excessive amount of pictures, but that’s OK. You are graduating! Years of dedication and hard work have paid off and you’re about to walk across the stage with your diploma and start summer vacation! Wait—summer vacation? Do you even have a summer vacation now? What’s next? Should you look for a job or should you focus on bolstering your resume first? So many questions….

Bailey Long, Technical Communications Specialist, Outreach & Communications Kathy Bautista, Academic Programs & Initiatives
Education & Academic

Unlock Innovative Problem-Solving Skills with Creative Computation

As computers continue to perform an increasing number of tasks for us, it’s never been more important to learn how to use computers in creative ways. Creative computing, an interdisciplinary subject combining coding with artistic expression, allows us to blend technology with human experiences. Learning to create in this way can help you unlock your innovative problem-solving skills. By mastering creative computation, you can create interactive artwork, design immersive experiences and develop creative solutions to real-world challenges.
Rory Foulger, Precollege Educational Programs, Outreach & Communications Eryn Gillam, Precollege Educational Programs Coordinator, Outreach & Communications
Education & Academic

Marking a Milestone: Four Years of Daily Study Groups

Four years ago, as the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc to class and event schedules, instructors and organizations were scrambling to create meaningful learning opportunities for students. In April 2020, Stephen Wolfram challenged the Wolfram U team to establish a unique online program for building computational skills with Daily Study Groups. The program was enthusiastically received by learners of all ages, and, after recently completing our 50th Daily Study Group, this is the perfect time to reflect on the program, celebrate a milestone and look ahead to future developments.
Jamie Peterson, Director, Wolfram U
Education & Academic

From Data to Discovery: Studying Computational Biology with Wolfram

As computational science progresses, we are seeing leaps and bounds in what can be realized for helping the world. The technological advancements in biology have paved the way to better study medicine and the patterns of the environment in order to help the sick and optimize resources. Whether you’re classifying an animal for the first time or visualizing simulated animal genomes, Wolfram Language holds the tools and power to support your computational life science endeavors. The following is a collection of biology resources, projects and functions in Wolfram Language for any skill level.
Bailey Long, Technical Communications Specialist, Outreach & Communications
Education & Academic

Food and Sun: Wolfram Language Recipe Graphs for the Solar Eclipse

At Wolfram Research, we are excited for the April 8 total solar eclipse and plan to observe this extraordinary event in several ways. Read about the science and math of this rare phenomenon in Stephen Wolfram’s new book, Predicting the Eclipse: A Multimillennium Tale of Computation, and then find eclipse specifics for your location with the Wolfram precision eclipse website. Now that you know why and where, prepare for your upcoming watch party with these Sun-related recipes using two new functions from the Wolfram Function Repository: RecipeGraph and NutrientComparisonBarChart.

RecipeGraph relies on a large language model (LLM) to help create a graph of the ingredients and instructions for a recipe. The recipe ingredients and instructions form the vertices of the graph. The edges (lines connecting the vertices) represent the flow of the preparation and cooking process. Each ingredient connects to the instruction in which it is used. NutrientComparisonBarChart creates a dual bar chart comparing the calories and macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fat and fiber) in a list of foods.

Gay Wilson, Food Data Curator, Wolfram|Alpha Scientific Content
Education & Academic

Computational Astronomy: Exploring the Cosmos with Wolfram

This year’s Global Astronomy Month is off to an exciting start for North America in anticipation of the total solar eclipse on April 8. In light of this momentous event, the following is a list of resources that bring Wolfram Language and astronomy together—including expert video guides, projects and books—for computational astronomers at every level.

Bailey Long, Technical Communications Specialist, Outreach & Communications
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