Global computer climate models run at a rather low resolution. For example, a model might treat the Rocky Mountains as a single upslope from the Pacific while missing the Coastal Ranges and the Sierras altogether. Berkeley Lab's Regional Climate Center is developing a climate model accurate at spatial scales ranging from less than a hundred meters to as large as the western United States, and over time scales that vary from hours to seasons to a century or more. As it turns out, the MacArthur Foundation had the right Bertozzi. Carolyn, who does cell surface remodeling, is the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship.
Mathematics can provide amazing insights into the behavior of physical phenomena.
Take the case of waves breaking in the ocean, the combustion of gasoline, or the animation of images. Researchers have developed new techniques for tracking these evolving interfaces. Whatsmore, they've created an interactive website that let's you discover for yourself what these tools can do .