Strongly Connected Components
Strongly Connected Components Episode 26: Fan Chung
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On episode 26 of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen called up Fan Chung of the University of California San Diego for a conversation on research in Graph Theory, her time at Bell Labs, and mathematical collaboration. To find out more about Fan Chung be sure to check out her website and read her article on research for graduate students.
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Strongly Connected Components Episode 25: David Henderson
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Samuel Hansen phoned David Henderson from Cornell University and the Algebra Project for today’s Strongly Connected Components. They discussed mathematics education, what Prof. Henderson means by revitalizing the meaning of proof, and just what a cohort is. To find out more about David Henderson go to his website and do not forget to find out more about the wonderful Algebra Project.
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Also, do not forget that Samuel is about to go to England for a series of talks and live podcast recordings. You can find out all about them by visiting the Math/Maths Weeks page or by watching this fantastic advertisement.
Strongly Connected Components Episode 24: Woolly Thoughts
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Samuel Hansen was joined by the minds behind Woolly Thoughts, Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer, for this episode of Strongly Connected Components. They discuss mathematical knitting and all of its power to help teach mathematics, and even get some children off drugs, as well as why Pat and Steve just like to play at maths. You can find out more about these wonderful guests by visiting their wonderful website Woolly Thoughts and by buying their book.
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Also, do not forget that Samuel is about to go to England for a series of talks and live podcast recordings. You can find out all about them by visiting the Math/Maths Weeks page or by watching this fantastic trailer.
Strongly Connected Components Episode 23: Daina Taimina
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This week on Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen has a conversation with the author of “Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes” and Professor at Cornell Univerity, Daina Taimina. Together they talk about how crochet can model hyperbolic geometry and the importance of just doing mathematics, as well as its history. To find out more about Daina Taimina and her work visit her website.
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To find out more about Samuel’s trip to England that was advertised on the podcast you can see Peter Rowlett’s post, or watch this video promo for the live Math/Maths recording
Strongly Connected Components Episode 22: Arthur Benjamin
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Samuel Hansen caught up with the Mathemagician and Professor at Harvey Mudd College Arthur Benjamin quite literally on the floor of MathFest 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Together they discuss the difference between Arthur Benjamin’s two careers, the real reason to study mathematics , and even preforms some of his mathemagic. If you want to find out more information about Arthur Benjamin you can travel over to his academic website or his mathemagician website or you could just head on over to YouTube and type in his name and watch him perform prodigious feats of mental arithmetic.
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Strongly Connected Components Episode 21: Robert Devaney
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Robert Devaney, Professor of Mathematics, is one of the most engaging and talented speakers in all of mathematics and Samuel Hansen was lucky enough to corner him during this past August’s MathFest to talk about his series of talks “Complex Dynamics and Crazy Mathematics”, why he decided to study Dynamical Systems, and how one mathematician can give over 1,400 invited lectures. You can find out more about Robert Devaney by visiting his website, and you can explore the wonderful images of Dynamical Systems by visiting The Dynamical Systems and Technology Project.
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Strongly Connected Components Episode 20: Paul Zorn
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Paul Zorn is President-Elect of the Mathematical Association of America and professor at St. Olaf College. Dr. Zorn was kind enough to talk with Samuel Hansen during the annual Mathematical Association of America meeting, MathFest, in Pittsburgh this past August. They spoke about the intersection of Mathematics and the Humanities, mathematical exposition, and the importance of using many different points of view when teaching the Calculus. You can find out more about Paul Zorn by visiting his website.
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Strongly Connected Components Episode 19: Keith Devlin
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On today’s, be it which ever day you happen to listen, episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen comes back strong with an interview with NPR Math Guy, Co-Founder of Standford’s H-STAR Institute, and author of many books, including the wonderful and informative Unfinished Game which you should all go pick up right away, Keith Devlin. Keith and Samuel discussed just how one jumps from Set Theory to the study of Mathematical Cognition, the interaction of mathematics and language, and Dr. Devlin’s project that will bring mathematical video games to the masses(provided he can find $500 million). If you want to find out more about Keith Devlin make sure to check out his website and follow him on twitter.
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Strongly Connected Components Episode 18: Peter Rowlett
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Your valiant host Samuel Hansen was joined by fellow mathematical podcaster Peter Rowlett for a conversation where Peter explains about what exactly the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications is, how he finds and interviews guests, and Peter also tries to interview Samuel as much as Samuel tries to interview him. You can find more about Peter by following him on twitter, listening to his podcasts Travels in a Mathematical World and History of Maths and x, as well as going to his personal website. Also you can find out How to Talk Maths in Public, learn about Mathsjam, and the IMA Branch Talks by click on those links.
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Strongly Connected Components Episode 17: Matt Parker
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On today’s episode Samuel Hansen has a sit down with Matt Parker the Stand Up Mathematician. They talk about things as diverse as how to communicate mathematics, the Manual of Mathematical Magic , and just what YakaWow really is. If you would like to find out more about Matt Parker be sure to visit his website, read his twitter, contract him to give a talk, watch his videos here and here, and go the MathsJam.
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