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Introduction to Fermi Estimation

Audrey W

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This series ended on July 2, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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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.

Tutor Qualifications

I'm a high school rising senior who is passionate about math and science.

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Attend as many sessions as you like, but sessions will build upon one another in content.

Dates

June 27 - July 2

Learners

10 / 50

Total Sessions

3

About the Tutor

Hi! I'm a high school senior who enjoys teaching math.

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Upcoming Sessions

0

Past Sessions

3
27
Jun

Session 1

Orientation

Welcome! We’ll introduce Fermi estimation and go over key concepts for solving Fermi questions.
29
Jun

Session 2

Other Topics

We’ll learn general procedures for Fermi estimation, some practical applications, and solve some Fermi questions together!
1
Jul

Session 3

Other Topics

We’ll learn about some more complicated and noteworthy Fermi problems in history!

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