When we think of the word chaos we usually think of something that is out-of-control and possibly dangerous.

Have you ever thought of the weather, a dripping faucet or something as simple as a coin-toss to be chaotic?

Things we think of as simple are actually complex and chaotic but sometimes show order.

This is exactly what the exibition “Finding Order in Chaos” explores. Dr. Cahit Erkal and Dr. Robert Simpson are working together on the exhibit. Their research explores order or patterns in things that seem to be chaotic.

“It shows different ways you can show or find order in complex systems,” explains Curator Richard Saunders of Special Collections and University Archives. “Everything is connected.”

For example, factors such as weight, temperature and air can affect a plane’s take-off.

Studying these chaotic systems, such as a heart beat, could help doctors make better decisions.

The exibit is located in the museum at the library “We are glad to have students come,” said Saunders.

“Finding Order in Chaos” is open to students and the public at no charge between 8am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. The gallery will close at the beginning of March and will remain closed until next fall.