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Mathematicians through Time Series No.4: Maryam Mirzakhani. (Paid event)

Sat, Aug 17

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Houston

Discover the life of Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. Explore fascinating geometries, simulate Mirzakhani's famous "Magic Wand Theorem,"

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Mathematicians through Time Series No.4: Maryam Mirzakhani. (Paid event)
Mathematicians through Time Series No.4: Maryam Mirzakhani. (Paid event)

Time & Location

Aug 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Houston, 7122 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024, USA

About the event

Discover the life of Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. Explore fascinating geometries, simulate Mirzakhani's famous "Magic Wand Theorem," and unleash your creativity by decorating cupcakes with non-Euclidean surfaces! Get ready for fun, learning, and a sweet treat!

Ages: 8+ . Minors need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian

$10 per participant.

Resources:

  • Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani by M. Reid and A. Jaleel, Balzer + Bray, 2021. ISBN-13: 978-0062915962 Ages: 4-8 yrs. old.
  • Stream documentary: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/soscaptionsindividual
  • Chalkdust Magazine Article by Nicoleta Kalaydzhieva:  https://chalkdustmagazine.com/features/mathematics-maryam-mirzakhani/

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