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My name is Mason Porter. I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at UCLA. Previously I was Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems in the Mathematical Institute at University of Oxford. I was also a Tutorial Fellow of Somerville College.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

RIP Rickey Henderson (1958–2024)

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One of Baseball's all-time legends — both in terms of on-field performance (Wow!) and in terms of the many awesome stories — has left us...

Monday, December 16, 2024

What Happens in Vancouver Stays in Vancouver (2024 Edition)

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I'm going to Vancouver to visit friends!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

What Happens in Cambridge (Massachusetts) Stays in Cambridge (Massachusetts)

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I am flying out to Boston to give a System Dynamics seminar at MIT.

Sunday, December 08, 2024

Dick Allen and Dave Parker Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Dick Allen and Dave Parker have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame . I strongly support Dick Allen's election (which is long over...

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

"Dynamical Importance and Network Perturbations"

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One of my papers was just published in final form . Here are some details. Title: Dynamical Importance and Network Perturbations Author...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

What Happens in San Juan Capistrano Stays in San Juan Capistrano (2024 Edition)

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I am in San Juan Capistrano gaming and hanging out with friends for the long weekend.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards

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Major League Baseball has announced the winners of the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards . See this page for the complete distribution...

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Mason: I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at UCLA. Previously, I was Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems in the Mathematical Institute at University of Oxford. I was also a Tutorial Fellow in Somerville College. I am also a die-hard fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. See my website for more information about me. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter (@masonporter), though I'm much easier to stalk by other means. If you want power law or Zachary Karate Club swag, take a look at my Power Law Shop. I am also involved with the Legends of Caltech movie and co-edited Legends of Caltech III.

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