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Mathematics in the World Around You


Mathematics in the World Around You

Speaker

Jane Heffernan

Grade Level
Grades 3 & Up
Category
Mathematics & Statistics
Professor Jane Heffernan

Talk Description:

Mathematics is everywhere around you! In this talk we will explore your surroundings using mathematics - finding patterns, shapes, and trends. We will discuss mathematical models of natural phenomenon, population growth, plant growth and spread, infectious diseases, and behaviour characteristics. Leaving this talk you may find that the world looks different through your new mathematically trained eyes.