#06 Mathematikum: an interview with Professor Martin Buhmann
Duration: 17 mins 51 secs
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In episode #6 we welcome Professor Martin Buhmann (Giessen) of the "Approximation, sampling and compression in data science" programme to speak about the Giessen-based Mathematikum centre. As co-Director of this central German mathematical science centre he is perfectly placed to discuss public engagement with mathematics, how a more "physical" approach can help capture the imagination of the young and old alike, and how to make learning fun.
> https://www.mathematikum.de/index.php Hosted by: Dan Aspel (INI Communications Manager) |
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| Created: | 2019-04-23 16:02 | ||||
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| Collection: | Living Proof - the Isaac Newton Institute podcast | ||||
| Publisher: | University of Cambridge | ||||
| Copyright: | Dan Aspel | ||||
| Language: | eng (English) | ||||
| Keywords: | mathematics; isaac newton institute; INI; cambridge university; | ||||
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| Abstract: | 00:00 – Introduction to Mathematikum and its motto “Hands on, Minds on”
02:05 – How can one tell if the audience are enjoying themselves? 03:40 – Is colour and tactility key to teaching maths to children? 04:25 – “What is mathematics for?” 06:00 – Painting a picture of Mathematikum’s most popular puzzles and activities 07:50 – “Form follows function” 08:42 – Capturing imagination, softly softly 10:15 – Unsolved mathematical problems in a public space (Goldbach Conjecture) 13:00 – Presenting difficult problems in a simple way 16:30 – Working with the "Approximation, sampling and compression in data science" programme at INI |
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