In May 2025, Chris Howard developed a new set of Laplace Transform skill-building problems for first-order ordinary differential equations in the mphowardlab/essential-math repository. He focused on mathematics and technical writing, using Markdown to create comprehensive problem sets with detailed solutions and clear explanations. The work aimed to enhance curriculum coverage and support learner engagement by providing step-by-step guidance through challenging concepts. Chris also updated repository credits to reflect the new content. Although no bugs were addressed during this period, the depth and clarity of the instructional material contributed to the overall quality and usability of the educational resource.