We recommend Mathematica over other STEM technical computing environments because it has a complete set of symbolic, numeric, graphics, notebook, and interactive capabilities. It lets one concentrate on the problem instead of the tools needed to solve the problem. It is simple enough for everyone to use and flexible enough to use for very advanced applications. Students can start with it to add 2 + 2 and continue using it after they win their Nobel Prize. They won't need to learn a new programming language when they've outgrown their current one. Mark Senn has been doing STEM work professionally since 1978, if there was a better product available he'd use it.

Many people drop out of high school because of lack of interest. Using Mathematica can make teacher demonstrations and student exercises more interesting.

Using Mathematica instead of robotics to pique interest in STEM makes sense because it has more carry-over to students' other subjects. It is also easier to collaborate using Mathematica than robotics if people aren't in the same physical location.

Endorsed By

These people support the idea of using Mathematica in schools:

Mark Browning
David J. DeBrota, MD
Tyler Washburn

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