Graph theory and plowing snow

Computer science, Engagement 1 Minute

Here in north Texas, we’re recovering from our third winter storm in two weeks, so I thought it’s timely to share this article about how mathematics can be used to efficiently plow the snow off the streets (apologies for the mild profanity):

http://www.wired.com/2015/02/mathematics-behind-getting-damned-snow-street/

Published by John Quintanilla

I'm a Professor of Mathematics and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of North Texas. For eight years, I was co-director of Teach North Texas, UNT's program for preparing secondary teachers of mathematics and science.

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