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Mathematician’s Dice

Hazel Chua — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:38:21 +0000

A lot of people I know hate math, but I don’t. It’s hard to hate if you studied five years to get an engineering degree which is obviously full of math courses. That doesn’t mean I’m over the moon over math; I just happen to like it, that’s all. And if you’re of the same [...]

Introductory Calculus For Infants

James Kelly — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:37:25 +0000

If you are old enough to read this, then you are old enough to have a story about how things used to be. Your granddad tells them, you dad tells them, and your older siblings do as well. They all start off and end with a tale of how hard they storyteller had it and [...]

Geek Terms Stainless Steel Watch

James Kelly — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:28:35 +0000

Are you looking for a classy yet geeky holiday present for your husband or significant other? This Geek Terms Stainless Steel Watch makes you look smart even if you aren’t. Show it off and pretend like you know and understand the calculations that are used to depict the hours of the day. Made from stainless [...]

Math Equations Watch

Hazel Chua — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:17:43 +0000

The wristwatch that was made with math geeks, math wizards, and math whizzes in mind is now here: the Equation Watch. The entire watch is criss-crossed with grids so it’ll look like you’ve got some sort of graphing paper on your wrist. But the best part? Instead of the usual boring numbers on the face [...]

F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:22:56 +0000

In class, there are times when geeks have extra bonus points saved up so that once in a while they can afford to clown around and jot down wrong wisecrack answers on exams. Other times, students really don’t know the correct answers so they get creative and come up with provocative responses. The F in Exams: The Very [...]

Unit Circle Radian Wall Clock

Hazel Chua — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:02:03 +0000

Trigonometry isn’t one of the easiest math subjects to learn. In fact, it was one of the few subjects I flunked back when I was in high school. There was just something about all those angles and sines and cosines that I just never really got. Maybe it was because I never really paid attention [...]

Science & Math Pop Quiz Clocks

James Kelly — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:55:18 +0000

GeekAlerts has shown you a similar Pop Quiz Clock and you seemed to like it; so here are two updated versions. The Science & Math Pop Quiz Clocks are a cool update over your everyday bedroom clock. They also go nice in the classroom for the school teacher in your family. Do your part and [...]

Irrational Numbers Wall Clock

Patra Beaulieu — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:44:37 +0000

Seriously, can you make telling time any more complicated? As US president Obama would say - yes, you can! The Irrational Numbers Wall Clock will be sure to stir up fond memories of your favorite advanced math courses. In math, irrational numbers are those that can’t be represented by simple fractions.Two examples are pi and the square root of 2. Designed [...]

Kokuyo X-ViZ Calculator

Hazel Chua — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:56:08 +0000

Tatsuya Matsui is more widely known for his designs in robotics but he has foraged into the world of office supplies with the Kokuyo X-ViZ Calculator. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this is actually a television remote control in hiding, because it’s not. There are a million other calculators out there and some can [...]

Pi Pizza Cutter

Ryan Cooper — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:39:15 +0000

What better way to slice a pizza pie for a Pi Day party than using the Pizza Pi Cutter! Pizza is a favorite food for geeks, and on March 14 using this Pizza Pi Cutter is the only rational way to slice a pizza pi. The rest of the year you can use the Pizza [...]

Pi Symbol Ice Cube Trays

Ryan Cooper — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:25:37 +0000

Happy Pi Day! Today is March 14th (3.14) , which means it is Pi Day. Celebrate your favorite irrational number with a Pi Day party using the Pi Ice Cube Tray to make cool Pi shaped ice cubes. Pi Symbol Ice Cube Trays Silicone ice cube tray creates frozen water in the shape of the [...]

Chalkboard Pop Quiz Math Wall Clock

Ryan Cooper — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:39:12 +0000

Fans of the Graph Paper Pop Quiz Wall Clock have a second choice, the Chalkboard Pop Quiz Math Wall Clock. It is basically the same, except that this one looks like math problems written in chalk on a chalk board, while the other one had them looking like pen writing on graph paper. The engineer [...]

Pop Quiz Math Equations Wall Clock

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:20:55 +0000

This geeky clock has a series of math problems replacing the normal numbers on the clock face. If that sounds like fun to you, this Pop Quiz Math Equations Wall Clock needs to be on your wish list. Adding to the coolness (or geekiness?), the math problems look like they are written on old school [...]

Hello Kitty Calculator

Robert Birming — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:19:08 +0000

If having a calculator in the Hello Kitty Mobile Phone isn’t enough for you, here’s a chance to get such a math tool as a separate pocket-sized gadget. Homework equations or household checkbook balances are smartly resolved with this adorable Hello Kitty calculator. Calculator is a neat Hello Kitty face sweetly adorned with her signature [...]

Illuminated Mousepad Calculator with USB Hub

Robert Birming — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:11:34 +0000

This might not be the most comfortable mousepad out there, but on the other hand, it will provide you with a soft blue light, a 10 digit calculator, and a 3-port USB hub. Unfortunately, it only supports USB 1.1. Features: 10 digits Calculator Memory Calculation: M+, M-, MRC Can used as Mouse Pad 3 Port [...]

Retro Calculator Watch

Robert Birming — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:01:58 +0000

Fans of all thing retro can now keep an eye at the current date and time and do their mathematics home works using this old school style calculator watch. Ready for the ultimate nerd gadget? You have to try this calculator watch. Not only is it super-stylin’, it’s also a great way to solve math [...]