About the Studio
MPE Studio is an independent educational project connecting mathematics and the Earth sciences.
It is not the official website of, or sponsored by, any organization listed in Events & Community.
Through visual stories, short videos, and interactive experiments, the Studio makes ideas from dynamical systems, probability, data science, and geoscience accessible without removing their scientific depth.
Designed for students, early-career researchers, and curious interdisciplinary audiences.
Authorship and contributions
Creator and Lead Designer
Nan Chen is an applied mathematician at the University of Wisconsin–Madison whose research connects mathematics with atmosphere, ocean, and Earth-system science. He created MPE Studio and leads its scientific direction, visual design, interactive stories, animations, and Lab development.
Homepage ↗Presenter and Scientific Communicator
Charlotte contributes accessible explanations of mathematical tools and geoscientific ideas, helping connect technical concepts with broader scientific audiences.
Homepage ↗Experimental Design Contributor
Pouria contributes to the design and development of selected interactive experiments.
Homepage ↗Design philosophy
Each experience starts from a scientific puzzle rather than a list of definitions.
Equations are connected to motion, geometry, probability, data, and physical mechanisms.
The Studio explains not only what models can reveal, but also what observations, predictions, and models cannot determine uniquely.
The goal is not to make complex science look simple, but to make its structure possible to see.
Questions, suggestions, corrections, and ideas for future stories, experiments, or topics are always welcome.