MCI Special Events
A visual approach to proofs and limits
Abstract: In this session, we start with exploring the connections between physics and mathematics via approximations, and then dive into several visual proofs spanning concepts in trigonom...more
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We all know that 1/3 = 0.3333… and 1/(3x3) = 0.1111… have the same number of digits - one - in their recurring parts. (Is 3 the only prime with this property in base-10?) More generally, one can ask how many digits 1/d has in its recurr...more
Event Description: Tales of pyramids and spheres: speaking volumes of Cavalieri
Abstract: We will explore the computation of volume of interesting solids using simple geometrical ideas and dimensional arguments. We will start with th...more
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If we had two extra thumbs, how would we check if "2024" is divisible by eleven? Or by "11"? We will see a simple test in any base B, i.e. usable by species having any number of fingers (whether shaped like hot dogs or not); an...more
Event Description: The activity consists of guided problem-solving in a fun setting, with lots of discussion, collaboration, and exchange of ideas.
About the Speaker: Koushik Basu an instructor in Math and Physics at the graduat...more
