π is everywhere
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – 1:50pm to 2:45pm
Sullivant Hall 220
Event poster depicting thumbnails of applications of math.
Come celebrate the International Day of Mathematics with us on March 17!
On 2019, the UNESCO proclaimed the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) on what was previously known as Pi Day. The IDM is a worldwide celebration with a different theme each year. The theme for 2020 is Mathematics is Everywhere.
As part of the celebrations, we will host a public talk addressed to the OSU community:
Location: Sullivant Hall 220
Date: March 17
Time: 1:50 – 2:45 pm
Title: What is π?
Speaker: Dr. Bart Snapp
Abstract: Pi Day is named after the important number π, the ratio between the circumference and diameter of a circle and approximately 3.14. π is the first number we learn that isn’t represented by a Hindu-Arabic numeral. Knowledge of π is imminently practical, but the number itself has its mysteries. In this talk we will explore the nature of π, how it is computed, and worlds where “π” might have unexpected values.
Pie and coffee will be served following the talk, at Mathematics Tower 724.
This event is free and open to the public.