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Math Encounters: Poetry, Drumming, and Mathematics with Majul Bhargava

math talks nycWednesday, March 4, 4pm and 7pm

Did you know that many modern mathematical tools used in probability and combinatorics, and applied in varied technologies such as those on NASA space missions, originated in problems encountered by linguists and musicians thousands of years ago? Princeton University Professor and 2014 Fields Medalist Manjul Bhargava looks at some of these ancient, poetic problems—and their remarkable solutions through the ages—to reveal much about the nature of human thought and the origins of mathematics.

Refreshments follow the afternoon presentation of Math Encounters; arrive by 6:30pm for refreshments preceding the evening presentation. Admission is free; registration required.

For more information, visit mathencounters.org.

By Subway: Take the #6, F, M, N, or R to 23rd Street, or the #6, N, or R to 28th Street. Please note the F, M, N, and R lines run closest to MoMath.











When: Wed., Mar. 4, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Where: Museum of Mathematics
11 E. 26th St.
212-542-0566
Price: Free
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math talks nycWednesday, March 4, 4pm and 7pm

Did you know that many modern mathematical tools used in probability and combinatorics, and applied in varied technologies such as those on NASA space missions, originated in problems encountered by linguists and musicians thousands of years ago? Princeton University Professor and 2014 Fields Medalist Manjul Bhargava looks at some of these ancient, poetic problems—and their remarkable solutions through the ages—to reveal much about the nature of human thought and the origins of mathematics.

Refreshments follow the afternoon presentation of Math Encounters; arrive by 6:30pm for refreshments preceding the evening presentation. Admission is free; registration required.

For more information, visit mathencounters.org.

By Subway: Take the #6, F, M, N, or R to 23rd Street, or the #6, N, or R to 28th Street. Please note the F, M, N, and R lines run closest to MoMath.

Buy tickets/get more info now