Author Archives: Vanessa Rivera-Quinones

About Vanessa Rivera-Quinones

Mathematics Ph.D. with a passion for telling stories through numbers using mathematical models, data science, science communication, and education. Follow me on Twitter: @MissVRiveraQ.

A tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Vanessa Rivera-Quinones

It’s almost that time of the year again! Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) is a national holiday in the United States that began as a way to promote the history, contributions, and culture of Hispanic-Americans. Its observation … Continue reading →

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Uncovering ‘What if?’ and ‘Why?’ in the A.I. era

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Vanessa Rivera-Quinones

Artificial intelligence, which has been extensively developed in the last few decades, cares about the power of a machine to copy intelligent human behavior.  As humans, we make decisions every day that rely on the cause and effects of our … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About Viral Equations

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Vanessa Rivera-Quinones

Recently, there was a viral post about solving the equation below: Many mathematicians and social media powerhouses have weighed in on what the answer should be. But, why has this equation led to a lot of debate? This is not … Continue reading →

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