https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/ 2026-09-17 daily 1.0 https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/branding/logo.png The Formula of Becoming — Official Series Logo Collegiate math webcomic and animated video series authored by Erdell Maurice https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/comics/ep-01-p1.png Episode 01: Two Kinds of Plans — Page 1 Summer Bridge College Algebra readiness and mathematical modeling https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/characters/char-malik-board-v1.png Malik Baptiste — Actuarial Science Co-Lead https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/characters/char-nia-board-v1.png Nia Reynolds — Mathematical Sciences Co-Lead https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/comics/ep-01-p1.png The Formula of Becoming — Episode 001: Two Kinds of Plans Malik arrives early for Summer Bridge and discovers an omission in his family budget model. Nia sits across with colored pens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Kx_hFeZug https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/29Kx_hFeZug 379 2026-07-31T20:09:43Z yes https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/comics/ep-02-p1.png The Formula of Becoming — Episode 002: The Diagnostic Problem A diagnostic modeling challenge pairs Malik and Nia together. Visual representations vs symbolic algebra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eit_Y_Q_g4U https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/eit_Y_Q_g4U 167 2026-08-01T20:08:23Z yes https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/comics/ep-03-p1.png The Formula of Becoming — Episode 003: Why Mathematics Matters Dr. Brooks asks students why math matters. Real-world boundary conditions meet family stability. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVzYHgol_yc https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JVzYHgol_yc 175 2026-08-02T20:08:12Z yes https://theformulaofbecoming.cloud/assets/comics/ep-08-p1.png The Formula of Becoming — Episode 008: The Radio Showcase Nia visits the student radio station where Julian hosts. On-air math riddles turn into harmonic waveforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOTWIgC2kQ https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ksOTWIgC2kQ 259 2026-08-07T22:07:33Z yes