DIT - Magic of Maths with Fernando Blasco
Join one of Spain's best known maths communicators, mathematician and magician, Fernando Blasco for a session of fun maths and also enjoy maths stands with DIT staff and students showing what's fun and cool in maths.
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Oct 12, 2009 from 11:45 AM to 02:00 PM |
| Where | DIT Kevin Street Dublin 2 |
| Contact Name | Maev Maguire |
| Contact Phone | 01-4024610 |
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Monday 12th Oct
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
Number of stands with fun interactive demonstrations and competitions.
1.00 – 2.00pm Magic of Maths with Fernando Blasco
A mathematician at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Fernando is one of
Spain’s best known maths promoters. While it is true that maths provides the
language for science, and that its development has been motivated by problems
in areas such as physics, chemistry or biology, it is also true that many
practitioners have focused since ancient times on its recreational side.
Surprisingly, this side of maths tends to be forgotten by both the general
audience and not so few mathematicians.
Dr. Fernando Blasco uses magic to introduce the public to topics such as prime
numbers, knot theory, sudoku, topology, number systems, mind games, Rubik’s
cube, calendars or quick calculations. He has collaborated with TV shows in Spain
and has played in Civic Centers, Science Museums, University Classrooms and
other stages.
