What is Mathematics
What is Mathematics?
Is it about subtracting a large number from another large number?
If so, do you knowÌý\(\infty-\infty\) can beÌý\(0, 1\) or even \(\infty\)?
What is Mathematics?
Is it about finding integer solutions toÌý\(x^2+y^2=z^2\), the Pythagorean theorem?
If so, can you find any positive integer solutions toÌý\(x^3+y^3=z^3\)?Ìý
What about positive integer solutions toÌý\(y^2 = x^3 - 2\)?
Can you find out the only positive integerÌýsolution and howÌýthis equation helpsÌýprotect the security of your cell phone?
Ìý
Join us to explore possible answers to these questions and other intriguing mathematical problems through monthly online talks!
The What is Mathematics? program is free of cost and organized by the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Women in Mathematics Committee, supported by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) and the Fields Institute.
Intended Audience
The intended audience of these monthly online talks is students in Grades 11 and 12 belonging to gender identities under-represented in mathematics, including women, non-binary, and trans folk.Ìý
Dates and Speakers
How to create and use random numbers
April 4, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EDT
Christiane Lemieux
Professor and Associate Dean of Operations and Academic
Mathematical proof
March 7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST
David Jao
Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies
Abstract |
Registration
Registration will open on January 10, 2024 at 12:00 noon.Ìý At that time, the link below will become active.ÌýRegistration is first come, first served.
Contact Us
For any inquiries or questions, please contact us at wimwim@uwaterloo.ca
Supporters
The Women in Mathematics committee would like to thank the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Faculty of Mathematics, the Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing, and the Fields Institute for supporting the What is Mathematics? program.
