Distinguished Speaker Colloquium “Infinite Powers: The story of calculus” (series unlisted)

Abstract: Professor Strogatz is the Susan and Barton Winokur Distinguished Professor for the Public Understanding of Science and Mathematics at Cornell University and he has authored many articles in the New York Times as well as several prize-winning books. He has won numerous awards, including the AAAS Public Engagement with Science Award in 2013 for his exceptional commitment to and passion for conveying the beauty and importance of mathematics to the general public.

In this talk, Professor Strogatz will try to clarify the fantastic idea at the heart of calculus. With the help of pictures and stories, he’ll trace where calculus came from and then show how it — in partnership with medicine, philosophy, science, and technology — reshaped the course of civilization and helped make the world modern. This talk is intended for everyone, whether you’ve taken calculus or not, and whether you like math or not. By the end, Prof. Strogatz hopes to convince you that calculus is one of the greatest triumphs of human creativity ever.

Refreshments will be served. Please join us!

Mathematics

Audience: undergraduates

Brooklyn College Math Department Events

Series comments: The Brooklyn College Math Department hosts a lot great events for undergraduates and faculty! These events are organized by The Math Club, The Putnam Club, and faculty in the Math Department.