Sustainability Math A Quantitative Literacy and Mathematics Resource for Instructors

New Arctic Ice Project for Calculus

April 6, 2017

I have just posted a new project in the calculus section dealing with arctic ice and feedback loops. To go along with that here is quick tutorial on the ice albedo feedback loop.

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About Thomas J. Pfaff

Thomas J. Pfaff is a Professor of Mathematics at Ithaca College. He created this website because he believes that sustainability, ranging from climate change to social justice, should be included in all courses whenever possible.

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