Quarteroni, Alfio2008-12-192008-12-192008-12-192009https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/32875Mathematical models, along with scientific theory and practical experiments, are a crucial part of modern engineering and science. The author takes a look at the role mathematical models play in topics ranging from vascular simulation to weather forecasting to designing America's Cup sailboats.text::journal::journal article::review article