Mathematics has played a vital role in the development of human civilization, serving as the foundation of much of modern technology and popular culture. From Maxwell and the mobile phone to Florence Nightingale and big data, mathematicians have had a profound impact on all of our lives. Join UK mathematician and professor Chris Budd in a celebration of the contributions of mathematicians over the centuries.
Special introduction by mathematician Robert Kohn, NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
You are registering for the 7:00 pm session. Click here to register for the 4:00 pm session instead.
Math Encounters is a public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, presented by the Simons Foundation and the National Museum of Mathematics.
For further information, call the National Museum of Mathematics at (212) 542-0566 or e-mail mathencounters@momath.org.
Please note, this presentation is designed to be accessible and engaging to a general audience. As a rule of thumb, it would be best enjoyed by participants ages 12 and up.
Please check our online shop for books by Math Encounters presenters.
11 E. 26th St.
New York, NY 10010
United States