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Living in a three-dimensional environment, we’re all very good at visualizing two- and three-dimensional objects. But how can we understand four-dimensional objects? Join mathematician Henry Segerman as he casts light on the fourth dimension, using 3D-printed shadows to squish four-dimensional shapes into our three-dimensional world. Along the way, explore fantastical sculptures, intriguing puzzles, and virtual reality experiences that come from thinking about these extra-dimensional shadows.
Special introduction by Patrick Honner, recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Math Encounters is a public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics and presented by the Simons Foundation and the National Museum of Mathematics.
For further information, call the Museum of Mathematics at (212) 542-0566 or e-mail mathencounters@momath.org.
Living in a three-dimensional environment, we’re all very good at visualizing two- and three-dimensional objects. But how can we understand four-dimensional objects? Join mathematician Henry Segerman as he casts light on the fourth dimension, using 3D-printed shadows to squish four-dimensional shapes into our three-dimensional world. Along the way, explore fantastical sculptures, intriguing puzzles, and virtual reality experiences that come from thinking about these extra-dimensional shadows.
Special introduction by Patrick Honner, recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Math Encounters is a public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics and presented by the Simons Foundation and the National Museum of Mathematics.
For further information, call the Museum of Mathematics at (212) 542-0566 or e-mail mathencounters@momath.org.
