OctEval - Physical Insights Through Nature Observations

A quantitative study of aspects of avian behavior to

Study population distributions, migration and rare sightings of avian species
Create a phenological model to study cross-correlations in nature
Relate nature observations to multi-variable processes in microelectronics

Analyzing manufacturing data and learning to rapidly debug problems in design, fabrication and yield are key to successful deployment of microelectronic products. Developing insights in this large parameter space can be daunting to a novice and challenging even for an experienced professional. Statistical data analysis skills may be enhanced by looking at other systems.

wildebeest robins Observations in nature provide fascinating examples that are instructive, enriching and illuminating. With a keen interest in nature and wildlife, Dr. Manjul Bhushan has been recording sightings of different bird species and their migration patterns. Even with a small sample size and a high degree of parameter variability, patterns and trends in the data are detectable and help develop an appreciation for statistical nature of things. Nature walks, photographic records and reflections on nature have a meditative quality too!

OctEval: Physical Insights Through Nature Observations

Developing a phenological model and data anlaysis techniques from local observations