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Linear algebra is probably the easiest and the most useful branch of modern mathematics. Indeed, topics such as matrices and linear equations are often taught in middle or high school. On the other hand, concepts and techniques from linear algebra underlie cutting-edge disciplines such as data science and quantum computation. And in the field of numerical analysis, everything is linear algebra!
Today, I am proud to announce a free interactive course, Introduction to Linear Algebra, that will help students all over the world to master this wonderful subject. The course uses the powerful functions for matrix operations in the Wolfram Language and addresses questions such as "How long would it take to solve a system of 500 linear equations?" or "How does data compression work?"
As the Precollege Educational Programs Manager at Wolfram, I have the privilege of working with hundreds of bright, passionate students from middle school to college. In this post, we’ll be exploring the Wolfram High School Summer Research Program, Wolfram’s flagship program for younger students. I’ve been the Program Director since 2019, and it’s been a joy to expand and extend the Wolfram education ecosystem over that time. We have worked hard to create enrichment programs for talented students, and we now have a rich ecosystem of opportunities for students of all ages.
The precollege education team at Wolfram runs a wide range of programs and experiences for students from middle school and up. Many of our students start out with asynchronous online programs to get a feel for computational thinking and coding before moving on to our synchronous online programs or in-person programs.
Each year, Wolfram seeks out computational innovators and honors their work during the Wolfram Technology Conference with the Wolfram Innovator Awards. It is a pleasure to see creativity and technology concentrated in these projects that break boundaries and push others to ask “What’s possible?”
Without further ado, we present and congratulate the 2024 Wolfram Innovator Award winners.