Category Archives: History of Mathematics

Blogging in Math (History) Class

Posted on October 9, 2014 by evelynjlamb

I am teaching a math history class this semester, and in addition to trying to teach my students math and history, the course satisfies an upper-level writing credit. It’s a lot to try to cram into one three-hour course! With … Continue reading →

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Mathematician Presents Flawed Proof – in a work of fiction

Posted on July 13, 2014 by bfinegold

Following Evelyn’s last post about the new Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, I will now discuss the opposite of wild mathematical success. Depending on how excited you are about public speaking, the moments before giving a talk at a math conference may be … Continue reading →

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Exploding Myths About the History of Science

Posted on November 13, 2013 by evelynjlamb

We want our heroes to be virtuous at all times, clear-thinking visionaries who never falter. Of course, that is almost never the case. But a nicely packaged narrative about a great person’s life is very tempting. In The Renaissance Mathematicus, … Continue reading →

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