3 papers
math.GM2025
Quantitative metrics for trait and identity distributions
Leah Hoogstra, Katherine Slyman, Bjorn Sandstede
Understanding the role of demographic diversity in group settings requires effective quantitative metrics. Intersectional feminist theory has highlighted that demographic identitie…
math.DS2024
Most probable escape paths in perturbed gradient systems
Katherine Slyman, Mackenzie Simper, John A. Gemmer +1
Stochastic systems are used to model a variety of phenomena in which noise plays an essential role. In these models, one potential goal is to determine if noise can induce transiti…
math.DS2023
Tipping in a Low-Dimensional Model of a Tropical Cyclone
Katherine Slyman, John A. Gemmer, Nicholas K. Corak +2
A presumed impact of global climate change is the increase in frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones. Due to the possible destruction that occurs when tropical cyclones make…