https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About A graduate of Grade 2-8 United Nations International School in New York City, Wataru Takada attends Bronx High School of Science, where he is working toward a career in mathematics. Having already completed honors courses in trigonometry and math research, Wataru Takada is enrolled in AP physics and statistics as well as honors pre-calculus. Wataru Takada 's math experience outside of the school's regular curriculum is extensive. Since the beginning of his sophomore year, he has been working with a University of Rochester professor on a post-college-level math research project that he intends to submit to the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search. The recipient of a silver medal at Greater NY Math Fair in 2016, he also volunteers as a math tutor for middle school students every Saturday. As a middle school student, Wataru Takada took part in a variety of extracurricular activity programs, such as the NYC Aerospace Camp and Digital Universe Flight School. In recent years, he has completed a Bronx Zoo internships and taken part in NY Math Circle, an invite-only summer course for high school students. en-us 2017-04-26 05:22:32 UTC 2017-09-16 04:50:40 UTC hello@padlet.com WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/168282736 2017-04-26 05:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/168282736 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/168282763 2017-04-26 05:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/168282763 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/168282937 2017-04-26 05:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/168282937 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/176477952 A student at The Bronx High School of Science since 2014, Wataru Takada is enrolled in several Advanced Placement classes, including statistics, physics, and math research. Away from his education, Wataru Takada enjoys origami and maintains a blog showing some of his creations. Origami has several educational benefits.

1. Geometry. With proper application, teachers can use origami to strengthen student knowledge of key geometric formulas, labels, and concepts. In particular, the folding and card rotation aspects of origami improve students’ special awareness and ability to analyze both two- and three-dimensional figures.

2. Attention. Origami encourages students to watch attentively to execute specific instructions accurately, which encourages the student to focus his or her energies while creating an end product that, upon success, increases students’ self-esteem.

3. Fractions. Folding paper is useful in helping students understand the core concept behind fractions. A single fold demonstrates one-half, with further folds highlighting the idea behind thirds, quarters, and so on. Additionally, teachers can use constant folding of paper to elaborate on the infinity concept.]]> 2017-06-15 00:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/176477952 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/178153011 Wataru Takada recently completed his junior year at the Bronx High School of Science. An advanced student in physics and statistics, he is working on a project for submission to the Regeneron Science Talent Search at the start of his senior year. Under guidance from his mentor, Wataru Takada is conducting research at the postgraduate level into the applications of algebraic geometry to incidence combinatorics.

The Science Talent Search has worked for the better part of a century to award prize money to gifted young researchers to further their college educations. Initiated in 1942, the program is the oldest science and math talent identification and awards program of its kind in the country. It has awarded millions of dollars to its thousands of finalists, based on the quality of their special projects.

Directed by the nonprofit Society for Science & the Public, the program has received sponsorship from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., since 2016. The Society’s previous partners were Westinghouse and Intel.

The top awards in March 2017 went to studies involving the possible treatment for neurons lost to brain injury, the creation of a new computational rubric for solving partial differential equations based in complex geometries, and a melding of the principles of computer programming and graph theory to explore the functions of networks.

Registration for the program takes place yearly. With registration, applicants are required to submit reports on their research, mentor recommendations, and school transcripts, and to answer a series of essay questions.]]> 2017-07-06 02:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/178153011 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/180099835 Wataru Takada is a Bronx High School of Science student who recently achieved appointment as Bronx Science Math Bulletin editor. Having translated Ririko Yoshioka’s "Kimi ni Chiisana Uso Hitotsu” manga, Wataru Takada is also a longtime fan of the anime and game League of Legends. 

One of the distinguishing aspects of the Riot Games-developed multiplayer game is that it encourages online participants to battle it out in an arena. This enables teams with members with differing skill sets to emerge and carve out names for themselves in competitions that are covered on ESPN and in other media venues. The overarching goal is to destroy the nexus of competing teams, or a core base protected by defensive structures. 

Operating on a freemium model, League of Legends generates revenue through microtransactions. Top teams are defined within highly competitive global power rankings that span major regions such as North America. World contenders are often tied to major corporate sponsors that currently include Samsung Galaxy and SK Telecom T1, with tens of millions of casual players competing every month.]]> 2017-08-04 03:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/180099835 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/183302093 Born in Japan and raised in the United States, Wataru Takada pursues an interest in Japanese language and culture. An origami enthusiast, Wataru Takada has posted photographs of his original work on his blog.

Origami, the art of folding paper into the shapes of objects and animals, is a simple concept, though complex or precisely crafted pieces can be made with advanced techniques. Precision is one of an origami artist's most important goals since a crease that is askew can easily affect the look of the entire piece. 

Origamists can avoid this snowballing effect by ensuring that the starting piece is precisely square and then by ensuring the completeness of each fold. The precision of the fold is as important as completeness, so origamists often make a soft crease before attempting a fold. 

Certain designs benefit from helper creases, which show the perpendicular lines and diagonals of the square and help highlight any symmetry. However, even with the most precise guides, there may be mistakes. 

In the case of a mistake, starting again may be the best course of action, particularly if the mistake is in a hard fold. The most important thing to remember is that all mistakes are instructive and lead to better folding in the future.]]> 2017-08-29 04:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/183302093 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/188122995 2017-09-16 04:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/188122995 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/188123010 2017-09-16 04:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/188123010 WataruTakada https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/188123023 2017-09-16 04:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/WataruTakada/About/wish/188123023