Topic: #engineering design

Integrals: A Real-Life Example (Nuclear Design)

This article explains—with a genuine nuclear engineering example—how integrals solve real-world problems. Perfect for high school students (Grade 12+), it covers:

• Why corrosion rates in reactors are mathematical functions

• How integrals outperform approximations for long-term predictions

• Connections to medicine, finance, and other fields

Ratios: A Real-Life Example from Sustainability

• This article is for middle and high school students, their parents, and teachers.

• It explores real-world applications of ratios, showing how sustainability specialists use them to assess packaging efficiency.

• Featuring a case study on soap packaging, it also includes a preview of an engaging educational video.