Congratulations to the Mathcrafters for making the Modeling the Future Challenge finals! They are one of 13 finalists out of 197 competing teams from around the country. They are presenting their paper on Friday, April 22nd at the virtual finals symposium where they will be competing for $55,000 in scholarship money. The Mathcrafters are Albert Tang (’22-Chesterfield), Bryce Pardo (‘22-Henrico), Jack Simmons (’22-Chesterfield), Sam Lichtman (’22-Henrico), and Eric Qian (’22–Chesterfield: not pictured).
Their project analyzes the effects of a proposed extension to the Powhite Parkway on traffic and accident rates using a Lighthill-Whitham-Richards model. The model examined potential changes in traffic volume and its impact on drivers’ reaction times, length of commute, and impacts of lane closures.
The team is sponsored by Mr. Dickson Benesh. Good luck, Dragons!
