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Math Community Guide: Blown Away by Dr. Colin Adams, 11/13/13

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About the Speaker

Colin Adams

Dr. Colin Adams

Thomas T. Read Professor of
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Author of "Mathematically Bent" Column in the Mathematical Intelligencer

Awards & Distinguished Lecturers

1998 Recipient of the Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Distinguished Teaching Award from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

MAA Polya Lecturer, 1998-2000

Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, 2000-2002

More . . .

Lecture

Blown Away: What Knot to Do When Sailing
by Sir Randolph Bacon III, cousin-in-law to Colin Adams

Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 4:00-5:00 pm
Conant Building Auditorium, Room 120
Event Flyer

Description:

Immerse yourself in this tale of adventure on the high seas involving great risk to tale teller Colin Adams, and discover how an understanding of the mathematical theory of knots saved his bacon from doom and destruction. No nautical or mathematical background assumed; just bring a sense of wonder and a willingness to explore.

 

Resources for Further Study

Photos from the Event

Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013
Blown Away event, November 13, 2013