Some elements from our "math and science toolbox" are shown here.
Original artwork created for Windows to the Universe by Randy Russell.
Tools for Math and Science
In order to study and explain space weather, scientists need to use some pretty complex math. So if you would like to study space weather when you grow up, keep plugging away in your math class!
For example, scientists who study space weather use graphing a lot to explain things. So keep working hard and ask questions in math and science class when you don't understand something! That will help you build a solid math and science foundation for the future.
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