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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.

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Thursday, May 09, 2013

They're As Cold As Ice!

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Actually, the surface of penguins' bodies are colder than the sub-zero temperatures of their surroundings! By the way, the purpose of...

Monday, November 19, 2012

Fluid Dynamics and Penguin Huddling

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Recently published in the journal PLoS One is a mathematical model for penguin huddling that takes some inspiration from fluid dynamics. ...

Friday, November 02, 2012

Smile and Wave

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This bit of graffiti , starring the Madagascar penguins (who are rather well-armed in this picture), is absolutely awesome! And for anothe...

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Moderately content feet

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Given that others keep talking about this movie (and Gazebo has recently denied seeing it rather vehemently), it's about time I reviewed...

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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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