Notes on plate math and protein math, from a failed engineer

As PLATESLAM (December 17-18, #plateslam2021) approaches, I promised you all a special PLATESLAM-related surprise in this newsletter. So here it is: a custom-designed commemorative PLATESLAM t-shirt, featuring beautiful graphics by Beasties community member Jesse of Trust Design Shop, now for sale in the She’s A Beast store!!: 

You are receiving 

~special advance access1~

 to this shirt, which I honestly think is so beautiful, in the trendy faux bootleg style; she’s the blueprint AND the moment;

as well as access to STICKERS, AND—