Introduction to Fermi Estimation
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About
“How many piano tuners are there in Chicago?” This question is an example of a Fermi problem, where methods of educated guessing can be used to estimate seemingly impossible questions. Fermi estimation is named after Enrico Fermi, a Nobel Laureate in Physics, who was extremely skilled at approximating values.
This series serves as an introduction to Fermi estimation. We will study general procedures of this powerful estimation technique, and use these tools to study a variety of Fermi questions, including practical applications and famous problems and paradoxes.
Prerequisites:
None, but Algebra I and II are recommended.
Schedule
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attend as many sessions as you like, but sessions will build upon one another in content.
SESSION 1
27
Jun
SESSION 1
Orientation
Orientation
Mon 11:00 PM - Tue, 12:00 AM UTCJun 27, 11:00 PM - Jun 28, 12:00 AM UTC
Welcome! We’ll introduce Fermi estimation and go over key concepts for solving Fermi questions.
SESSION 2
29
Jun
SESSION 2
Other Topics
Other Topics
Wed 11:00 PM - Thu, 12:00 AM UTCJun 29, 11:00 PM - Jun 30, 12:00 AM UTC
We’ll learn general procedures for Fermi estimation, some practical applications, and solve some Fermi questions together!
SESSION 3
1
Jul
SESSION 3
Other Topics
Other Topics
Fri 11:00 PM - Sat, 12:00 AM UTCJul 1, 11:00 PM - Jul 2, 12:00 AM UTC
We’ll learn about some more complicated and noteworthy Fermi problems in history!