Category Archives: Mathematics in Society

Solitary 10

Connections between integers are deeply studied in the field of Number Theory.  In certain instances, these abstractions are attributed character that takes shape in tangible analogs. When referring to colleague and prodigy, Srinivasa Ramanujan, the mathematician John E. Littlewood remarked, … Continue reading

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Mathematics Videos

I ran across a neat video by Jonathan Rogness that Manil Suri shared on his Twitter feed. It is a video that talks about Möbius Transformations and what they are. It also introduces the idea of going into the next … Continue reading

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How to Fall in Love With Math – Manil Suri

Recently I saw a Tweet by @nytimes of an article by Manil Suri (shown to the left). How to fall in love with math: http://t.co/I4d34oSmKf — The New York Times (@nytimes) September 17, 2013 This article really makes the point that … Continue reading

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The Strong Goldbach Conjecture: An Equivalent Statement

Some problems in mathematics remain buried deep in the catacombs of slow progress.   Whether in Algebra, Topology, Discrete Math, or Analysis, mind-stretching mysteries await to be discovered beyond the boundaries of former thought.  Frequently, solutions to such problems come from … Continue reading

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Gardner’s Two Tribes

Mathematical conundrums are not always the product of academic rigor.   Sometimes they come from a recreational playground built on the foundation of logic and unique understanding.   Beyond numbers and sets, mathematical thinking is rooted in the ability to … Continue reading

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