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Seminar Details

Origami: Elegant Mathematics and an Amazing Application

  • Start Date: June 7, 2007
  • Event Start Time: 12:00 PM
  • Event End Time: 1:00 PM
  • Organizers: Christine Agnese
  • Seminar Series: REU Seminar
  • Presenter(s): Philip Matchett Wood - Rutgers University
  • Event Location: CoRE 301
  • Abstract: Come learn the elegant mathematics of origami constructions in the plane! This talk will discuss the similarities between constructions with compass and straight-edge and constructions using origami. The focus, however, will be on some striking differences, in particular, how origami (and origami alone) can be used to solve the famous problem of trisecting an angle. Also, I would like this to be an applied talk, so please bring: (1) 2 or 3 blank sheets of paper (2) a dark marker (sharpie-style is best) I'll let you guess what the materials are for :-) ----just be sure to bring them along!