Seminar

The way we learn about logarithms as young mathematical epsilons, is in their relationship to the exponential function. On the other hand, the history of logarithms has no exponents in sight. The invention of the logarithm is more closely related to the invention of a piece of technology like the calculator than it is to the invention a new mathematical function. This new technology emerged simultaneously with the scientific revolution and this was no accident.

Yujie will present the paper, "Why Integral Equations should be used instead of differential equations to describe the dynamics of epidemics."

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Looking for career advice? Join Emily Bennett, Pitt's STEM Career Consultant as she discusses how to best utilize the university's resources, creating a network, preparing for the Fall Career Fair and more! Please come prepared with some questions and if you'd like to have your resume reviewed before the Fair, you can e-mail it to her after the discussion.

I distinctly remember how guilty I felt on graduation day because I saw all of my math classes as just hoops to jump through. It felt like all I had done was memorize formulas, theorems, and definitions in each class for 4 years, and on graduation day, nothing really stuck. In this talk, I will share what I wish I could've told my undergrad self while we play with elementary math puzzles as inspiration.