Tim Chartier
@timchartier.bsky.social
husband, father, friend, Joseph R. Morton Professor of Math & CS at @DavidsonCollege, sports analyst, professionally trained mime, puppeteer
'Tis the season - not only for the holidays but right now for a > billion dollar Powerball drawing. What are the odds? Watch my clip on on ABC News Live. abcnews.go.com/US/video/pro...
Video Professor of mathematics and computer science sets us straight on lottery odds
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Davidson College professor Tim Chartier who says you're 20,000 times more likely to get hit by lightning than win Wednesday’s $1.7B Powerball jackpot.
abcnews.go.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
'Tis the season - not only for the holidays but right now for a > billion dollar Powerball drawing. What are the odds? Watch my clip on on ABC News Live. abcnews.go.com/US/video/pro...
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Sometimes google is charming.
If you search for "times new roman" your results show up in Times New Roman font. Same with Calibri. Same with "Impact Font", and "Georgia font", and "Verdana font". (Maybe Helvetica too? I can't tell.)
(I learned about this via Daring Fireball)
If you search for "times new roman" your results show up in Times New Roman font. Same with Calibri. Same with "Impact Font", and "Georgia font", and "Verdana font". (Maybe Helvetica too? I can't tell.)
(I learned about this via Daring Fireball)
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Sometimes google is charming.
If you search for "times new roman" your results show up in Times New Roman font. Same with Calibri. Same with "Impact Font", and "Georgia font", and "Verdana font". (Maybe Helvetica too? I can't tell.)
(I learned about this via Daring Fireball)
If you search for "times new roman" your results show up in Times New Roman font. Same with Calibri. Same with "Impact Font", and "Georgia font", and "Verdana font". (Maybe Helvetica too? I can't tell.)
(I learned about this via Daring Fireball)
I'm in charge of the depart mental display. I have a few slides for "finals". I thought I'd share.
December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I'm in charge of the depart mental display. I have a few slides for "finals". I thought I'd share.
I'm in charge of the depart mental display. I have a few slides for "finals". I thought I'd share. This one works for faculty too! 😀
December 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I'm in charge of the depart mental display. I have a few slides for "finals". I thought I'd share. This one works for faculty too! 😀
Reposted by Tim Chartier
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Fun with string art!
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Fun with string art!
Math's reset button for rotations....
Mathematicians Just Found a Hidden 'Reset Button' That Can Undo Any Rotation
A simple scaling trick can rewind even the most tangled motion back to its start.
www.zmescience.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Math's reset button for rotations....
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When I see a .1% chance of a comeback with under two minutes left in the game, I try to think of the type of circumstances that make up that .1% probability. Suggestions?
September 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
When I see a .1% chance of a comeback with under two minutes left in the game, I try to think of the type of circumstances that make up that .1% probability. Suggestions?
Simply stunning. A bee traversing a spiral? #photography
September 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Simply stunning. A bee traversing a spiral? #photography
Magical one point perspective. A fairy ring in the redwoods. #photography
September 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Magical one point perspective. A fairy ring in the redwoods. #photography
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#BlueSkyArtShow #Angles #AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLines #ColorADay #GreenSat #SaturdayStairs #StripesOnSaturday
Zigzag escalation - 2025
#Phonetography
#EastCoastKin #ArtYear #handrailsteps #clinginglife #pointy
Zigzag escalation - 2025
#Phonetography
#EastCoastKin #ArtYear #handrailsteps #clinginglife #pointy
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
When rowboats dream, they rest on land. #Photography
September 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
When rowboats dream, they rest on land. #Photography
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A quiet reminder that every wave leaves its mark, then makes space for the next. #photography
September 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A quiet reminder that every wave leaves its mark, then makes space for the next. #photography
Whenever I see this hand, I think of the end product of working out a complicated math problem.
September 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Whenever I see this hand, I think of the end product of working out a complicated math problem.
An ode to pi? The symbol, a sphere and portions of pi on Santa Cruz Wharf. #photography
September 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
An ode to pi? The symbol, a sphere and portions of pi on Santa Cruz Wharf. #photography
Walking through the redwoods of UC Santa Cruz. #photography
September 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Walking through the redwoods of UC Santa Cruz. #photography
When the recycling bin is bigger than the landfill bin, it’s more than just design — it’s a reflection of how we value sustainable waste management.
September 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
When the recycling bin is bigger than the landfill bin, it’s more than just design — it’s a reflection of how we value sustainable waste management.
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Colbert quoting Prince to end his speech was perfect.
"If the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, and punch a higher floor."
#Emmys
"If the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, and punch a higher floor."
#Emmys
September 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Colbert quoting Prince to end his speech was perfect.
"If the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, and punch a higher floor."
#Emmys
"If the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, and punch a higher floor."
#Emmys