Nerd Nite ChCh #39: For the Love of Maths
Description
Are you ready to get nerdy!?
Think TED talks with beer. Discovery Channel meets Drunk History.
This month, we are collaborating with Mathateca, a group dedicated to making maths fun and accessible for everyone. Even if you hate maths, you'll enjoy these talks! They might just increase your appreciation for it… and maybe even spark a little love for maths 🧮.
Speakers
"The Mathematics of Juggling"
by Dr Ross Atkins
Find out how mathematics can be used to understand circus juggling. And how juggling can help you solve maths problems too.
Dr Ross Atkins has a PhD in mathematics ... and he can juggle too.
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"Algorithms of Anatomy"
by Kelly Evans
The human body is a living mathematical marvel. From biochemistry to electricity, this talk will explore the hidden patterns and equations that keep you thinking and breathing and occasionally embarrassing yourself in public.
Kelly Evans is a lecturer of Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology and was formerly a member of an international committee of statisticians, so the intersection of maths and the human body is kind of her niche. She’s always looking for people who enjoy histograms as much as histology.
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“Fractals: Finding Infinity in Small Places”
by Dr Phil Wilson
Phil Wilson explores the strange world of fractals, where tiny shapes contain endless detail and simple rules produce astonishing complexity. Along the way, he’ll reveal why fractals are more than just pretty pictures – and not always quite what people think.
Dr Phil Wilson is the Deputy Director of Maths Craft New Zealand, Senior Lecturer (Above the Bar) at the University of Canterbury, and Principal Investigator with Te Pūnaha Matatini. Beyond Maths Craft, Phil is a researcher in applied mathematics and the philosophy of science. In recent years, Phil and his mathematician partner Jeanette McLeod (Director of Maths Craft New Zealand, and mathematician at the University of Canterbury and Te Pūnaha Matatini) have successfully woven Maths Craft into their research and teaching as part of their ongoing mission to integrate engagement and academia. Their outreach efforts have been widely recognised, earning numerous awards, including the NZMS Gillian Thornley Award and the NZAS Cranwell Medal for science communication.
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