West Point Mathematical Sciences

11/21/2024

We’re honored to see the National Institutes of Health featured on CBS Sunday Morning! Members of the West Point Mathematical Sciences Department are proud to be part of the groundbreaking Nutrition for Precision Health study, powered by the All of Us Research Program. This research is breaking new ground in understanding how and why our bodies respond differently to food.

This NIH-led study is exploring how and why our bodies respond differently to food, thanks to cutting-edge methods and the participation of diverse volunteers!

🎥 Watch the segment on 11/25: https://allof-us.org/3UY1zkm

10/30/2024

Department of Mathematical Sciences Conquers SUPE’s PT!

This morning, our team participated in a challenging 21-minute AMRAP workout and an epic push-up challenge set to AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." It was tough, but we had a great time!

The energy was high, and the camaraderie was even higher—though some of us might feel it tomorrow! Great job, team!

09/05/2024

Join us for the 21st Annual Math Department Pig Roast & Post-Game Tailgate!

After the big game on September 21st, head to Fort Yosh*tani at 31 Thayer Road for an afternoon of delicious food, fun, and camaraderie with your fellow math enthusiasts! The event kicks off at 3:00 PM. Check out the flyer below for more details!

Remember to RSVP—scan the QR code on the flyer or go to the link below to sign up and pay in advance.

https://usma-d-math-social-committee.square.site/

07/25/2024

Last week, as part of our Faculty Development Workshop (FDW), the incoming Mathlete instructors experienced an exhilarating helicopter ride with former mathlete LTC Ashlie Christian piloting. The journey took faculty on a grand loop of the garrison, offering stunning aerial views.

The flight then ventured westward, soaring over Camp Buckner and other training areas, capturing a view of Cadet Summer Training. The final leg of the trip brought the team back north over the majestic Hudson River, culminating in a smooth landing back at Buffalo Soldier Field.

Dean of the Academic Board-West Point

A huge thank you to LTC Christian for making this unforgettable experience possible!

07/22/2024

On Friday, July 19th, Math Department faculty stepped out of the classroom and into the action by joining Cadet Basic Training PT! Shown here with Applied Stats and Data Science (ASDS) major Evan Asuncion, current cadet Regimental Ops SGM, we're embracing the spirit of teamwork, discipline, and fitness.

Dean of the Academic Board-West Point
West Point Commandant
West Point Parents

06/28/2024

06/18/2024

D A T A ▪️ L I T E R A C Y ▪️101

A course developed by COL Nicholas J Clark, a professor at the West Point Math Department. This was the second year this course has been implemented to educate the leaders of military and academic organizations.

Overall 145 attendees visited West Point from June 3-7, 2024 to further familiarize themselves with this ever-evolving data-filled culture. In this course, they are taught how to understand the basic level of data (facts and statistics) which in turn will lead them to make more sound decisions based on these discoveries.

A new addition to the course this year was more hands-on experience. They learned how to analyze data sets with the data-focused Python class. Many spoke on the various ways they could apply these strategies to their current systems. The excitement and efficiency of becoming data literate, and the impact of improving the problem-solving process as a whole, ignited many possibilities for the participants of this course.

The purpose of this course is for these leaders to be able to ingest the knowledge and tools, implement it, and then pass their training on to their peers. This is a mission that continues to bring the benefits of this new data-filled world, not only creating better systems but also solving problems with less risk and more reward.

We would like to show our appreciation to the Department of Math’s Center for Data Analysis and Statistics. COL James Starling, MAJ Chris Bingman, and Dr. Brian Choi. Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to attend the 5-day workshop. We look forward to continuing to see the impact of data literacy being utilized across the board. 👏

06/17/2024

06/14/2024

📰***NEW ARTICLE*** By USMA covering the Data Literacy course that was held at West Point, Last week: June 3-7, 2024.

"The power of data: Data Literacy 101 course helping military organizations make sound decisions"

By Eric S. Bartelt West Point Public Affairs Specialist
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https://www.westpoint.edu/news/west-point-news/the-power-of-data-data-literacy-101-course-helping-military-organizations-make
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06/13/2024

📊 Data A.I Workshop Recap🔁

🔸Huge thank you for the support and funding by NIH Precision Nutrition (NPH) program, powered by All of Us Research. West Point was the meeting ground, June 11-12, for networking and connecting over data and the forward momentum of evolving the existing research on our nutrition.

“The goal of the NIH Common Fund’s Nutrition for Precision Health, powered by the All of Us Research Program, is to develop algorithms that predict individual responses to food and dietary patterns.”

👏We would like to highlight the efforts from the members of the Math Department, Dr. Diana Thomas and COL (ret) Mason Crow for leading and planning the workshop. Thank you to COL Lee and COL Cummiskey who participated in the workshop. COL Scioletti for his attendance and showing support. Much appreciation to COL Joseph Lindquist, COL Lee, and COL Kevin Cummiskey for leading the tours around the beautiful West Point landscape. Also for all those who made it out with their presence and engaged in the workshop!

“Nutrition for Precision Health researchers spent time getting acquainted with the data types and working in the All of Us Researcher Workbench. We also had fun touring beautiful West Point graced by perfect weather.” - Dr.Diana Thomas

📸Many thanks to Dr. Thomas, COL Lee, Dr. Holly Nicastro (NIH) and Dr. Samantha Huey (Cornell) for capturing these moments.

06/13/2024

We are beyond excited for this miraculous moment with Zoe Winston, a current West Point Mathlete going into her Firstie year with a bang!

Check out the article covered by News 12 Hudson Valley.
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West Point Cadet Zoe Winston is making history as the academy's first astronaut scholar.