Diversity in Math Movie Series – Secrets of the Surface
Once a month, enjoy a film depicting the lives of prominent mathematicians from underrepresented groups and join us virtually to learn about their passions and struggles. Watch the film ahead of time and connect for a panel discussion where we will talk about the math and the people and how this relates to each one of us in the current times.
The February feature is Secrets of the Surface, a documentary film that examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics’ highest prize, the Fields Medal.
February 10, 7 pm
Learn more or register: go.osu.edu/diversity-math
Beyond the Classroom Monthly
These monthly workshops are open to students in grades 6 to 12. Attendees get to explore math through engaging activities in a non-traditional environment.
Kolam is a form of traditional art in South India and Sri Lanka, as well as other countries. Some forms of it have a lot of symmetry and other beautiful mathematical characteristics. In this workshop we will explore Kolams under the eye of mathematics and create our own Kolam-like pieces.
February 20, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Learn more or register: go.osu.edu/kolam
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in the events, please contact us at outreach@math.osu.edu Requests made two weeks before the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
Buckeye Aha! Math Moments’ activities have remained completely free during the pandemic and the vast majority of our in-person activities are also 100% free. If you have enjoyed our events or think our work is valuable, please consider donating. Every dollar counts and help us continue with our mission of spreading the love for math and increasing diversity in math careers.
BAMM: Buckeye Aha! Math Moments is the outreach initiative from the Department of Mathematics at The Ohio State University. The initiative increases the public awareness, appreciation, and enjoyment of mathematics through a variety of activities, periodic events, and long term outreach projects.
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