Author: Joceline Lega

I am a professor of mathematics and public health at The University of Arizona. My research interests are in the general area of nonlinear dynamics, in particular the modeling of nonlinear phenomena. I have taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses, including freshman seminars, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, dynamical systems, analysis, proofs, methods of applied mathematics, and pattern formation. For more information about me, please visit http://lega.uazmath.org/

Open Access

by Joceline Lega on October 26, 2021 in Scientific Research Policy

Below is a collection of links to sites sharing reports, opinions, and recommendations on open access.

COVID-19 Forecasting

by Joceline Lega on February 9, 2021 in Research

Our weekly forecasts are available online. We are the UA team and our model is called EpiCovDA.

Diversity Matters

by Joceline Lega on September 22, 2020 in Policy

This page collects resources, articles and opinions on how to achieve diversity in STEM and why it is important.

Self-folding origami

by Joceline Lega on March 30, 2017 in Interesting Science News

Check out this movie showing a polymer sheet fold itself when heated with light.

Amazing Picture of Saturn’s Rings

by Joceline Lega on January 28, 2017 in Interesting Science News

Follow this link to Science Sifter for an amazing picture of Saturn’s rings as they surround one of its moons, Daphnis.

Modeling Through Challenge

by Joceline Lega on October 7, 2015 in Research

A story about our participation in the DARPA Chikungunya Challenge.

On the Importance of Mathematical Models

by Joceline Lega on June 8, 2015 in Research, Teaching

Last month, our team won the DARPA Chikungunya Challenge. We were asked to predict the number of cases of Chikungunya observed in the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) countries from the beginning of September 2014 till the end of February 2015. Our predictions were then scored against the actual numbers reported on the PAHO website. Points were also awarded for methodology, presentation,…

Scientific Publishing

by Joceline Lega on April 24, 2015 in Scientific Research Policy

The articles below are view points, opinions, and research pieces related to scientific publishing.

Electric Bacteria and their Applications

by Joceline Lega on January 11, 2015 in Interesting Science News

See this interesting BioTechniques article relating the discovery of electric bacteria and discussing potential applications.