{"id":3266,"date":"2020-03-03T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/news\/?post_type=digest&p=3266"},"modified":"2020-03-03T10:00:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T15:00:33","slug":"international-day-of-mathematics-march-12-at-dawson","status":"publish","type":"digest","link":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/news\/dnews\/international-day-of-mathematics-march-12-at-dawson\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day of Mathematics March 12 at Dawson"},"content":{"rendered":"

The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) will take place for the first time this year. All countries are invited to participate in this worldwide celebration of mathematics on March 14 (Pi Day: 3\/14). Activities are planned for both students and the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces.<\/p>\n

Dawson’s Mathematics Department is organizing activities on Thursday, March 12.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Student Poster and Video Contest for Prizes
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Posters or videos can address instances of mathematics from science and technology, from organization of cities, society, and government, from everyday human activities;
\n\u2022 Posters and videos must include a full reference list and and acknowledgement of any outside help. A poster or video abstract up to 250 words to explain the theoretical aspect of the
\nmathematics involved should accompany them.
\n\u2022 Posters should not draw too heavily from web sources.
\n\u2022 Each author of the poster or video must register to apanait@dawsoncollege.qc.ca before March 9, 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n

More details about the contest can be found at:<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/mathematics\/international-day-of-mathematics-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Math Day Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nOn Some Wonders of Mathematics – Professor Shahab Shahabi<\/strong>
\nAbstract: There are many wonderful things in Math. In this rather informal talk, geared
\ntowards first year college students, we shall touch upon some of the fantastic wonders of
\nmathematics (old and new), from well-established theories to widely open conjectures!<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.<\/strong>
\nFrom Archimedes to Newton: A Brief History of Calculus – Professor<\/strong>
\nAlexander Hariton<\/strong>
\nAbstract: I will give a brief overview of the history of Calculus. I will begin by describing
\nthe work of ancient Greek mathematicians, including Zeno and Archimedes. I will then
\nmention some early modern contributions, such as those by Cavalieri and Fermat, which
\nanticipated the development of Calculus. Finally, I will examine the investigations of
\nNewton and Leibnitz into infinitesimal Calculus.<\/p>\n

1:00 p.m.-2.30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nImaginary applications – Professor Andreea Panait<\/strong>
\nAbstract: Imaginary is a non-profit organization created for promoting modern
\nmathematics. They organize exhibitions in many countries with the goal of changing the
\nimage of mathematics. In this presentation, I will show you some selected tools and
\ninteresting hands-on activities developed by the Imaginary community.<\/p>\n

There is a map with all the events organized around the world and you can see that Dawson College is on the map:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.idm314.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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