06/04/2026
Dickinson at Universal Orlando: The Mathematics of Theme Parks!
Professor Dick Forrester, Professor Barry Tesman and a group of Dickinson students are at Universal Orlando, using the parks as their classroom. Students will be studying the mathematics and related discipline behind the magic, exploring real-world applications of probability, statistics, optimization, graph theory, combinatorics, and mathematical modeling through direct observation and hands-on analysis of guest flow, attraction efficiency, and operational decision-making. Check out their blog https://dickinsonatuniversal.edublogs.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSObMZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOa3hPNlBWY21nRHFHeGZEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHulYSXmQIJHmpcqF4lILn4sBJLTQyJghrXo8wDHzMhsjCAJoqpChRCk_Hs57_aem_GYCs59sfpAbuTvBmb6K7yg