2018 International Math Union awards: David Donoho

2018 IMU Awards:  David Donoho
How new methods mean faster data — and practical improvements.

David Donoho, a leading Stanford University statistician, is pioneering new mathematical methods that increase the speed at which data is processed, leading to faster MRIs and a host of other improvements in everyday life.

 One in a series. See more of the project here.

Filmed by Lance Murphey. Written and produced by John Hubbell. Edited by Jennifer Smart. Co-produced by Lance Murphey, Philip Yam and Meredith Hogan. Score by Jonathan Kirkscey.