Dataflow Geometry

Self-paced, online math for 21st century problem-solvers interested in computational thinking

About

We are committed to working with math learners to modernize Geometry Problem-Solving for the age of computing.

This project began in 2005 with Pierre’s proof-of-concept Algorithmic Geometry w/ Java summer course with 2 students. Over the next years, he concentrated on designing a compelling 3D visual workspace. In 2009, a skunkworks team was assembled
and began piloting Algorithmic Geometry w/ Java in the SF East Bay at Dougherty Valley High School. Dozens of mini-projects were
added as well as a “software company” class project. We obtained impressive student achievements in 2D and 3D over those 2 years.

Next, some experiments in remote teaching via screen sharing were tried. These turned out too inefficient to pursue further.

In late 2019, seeking a way to obviate learning Java programming, Pierre floated some storyboards to Chief Math Education Advisor Gregory Duran,
illustrating a modular drag ‘n drop “dataflow” GUI that could supplant the Java requirement. It made sense, and the past 4 years were devoted
to crafting a desktop app tightly-coupling a Dataflow Editor, 2D interactive graphics feedback, and a structured learning sequence of 70 challenges.

A YouTube channel was developed by Pierre to impart the app-training and tutorials for the 2D half of the course. 2023 student intern Arav Bhattacharya
contributed original geometry algorithms for the YouTube channel.

Rather than wait for the DataflowGeometry3D online courseware to be completed, a decision was made to release DataflowGeometry2D in Q4 2023.

These individuals all made unique contributions to bringing the project this far:

Pierre Bierre
David White
Cliff Braun

Brian Lukoff
Gregory Duran
Beth Injasoulian
Stan Hitomi

Ron Michaels
Keith LaFleur
Arav Bhattacharya
Anirudh Yanamandra
Rose Liu

We also wish to thank Oracle Corp. for keeping the Java toolset thriving, and You Tube for video hosting.