The Man who Loved Only Numbers on: An introduction to the life and style of the amazing Paul Erdos, who for more than six decades lived out of two suitcases, criss-crossing the globe chasing mathematical problems.
Gregory Chudnovsky Brooklyn Polytechnic University NOVA ScienceNow: Profile - Brothers Chudnovsky on: WGBH The story of two brilliant mathematicians, a unicorn, and a homemade supercomputer
Moshe Vardi Rice University Logic in Computer Science on: U. of Washington TV During the past thirty years there has been extensive interaction between logic and computer science. The argument is that logic plays a fundamental role in computer science, similar to that played by calculus in the physical sciences and traditional engineering disciplines.
Benedict Gross Harvard University Solving Cubic Equations on: Harvard University This 45-minute lecture takes a modern approach to the ancient mathematical problem of solving cubic equations. The program features lecture video, a glossary of helpful terms, slide images and audience Q&A.
Can math tell what happened? on: sciencelive My objective in this presentation is to show that mathematics is important and highly relevant to crime fighting in particular, and to many other real life problems in general. Hopefully this will give an answer to the often asked question what's the use of mathematics?
David Goldstein California Institute of Technology Caltech: The Mechanical Universe: 03- Derivatives on: Newton and Leibniz's Differential and Integral Calculus: The function of mathematics in physical science and the derivative as a practical tool.
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III on: UC Berkeley Webcasts Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, has served as President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since May, 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance.
The Man who Loved Only Numbers on: The Vega Science Trust An introduction to the life and style of the amazing Paul Erdos, who for more than six decades lived out of two suitcases, criss-crossing the globe chasing mathematical problems.
Peter Donnelly University of Oxford Bugged Minds on: TEDtalks Oxford statistician Peter Donnelly explores the common mistakes humans make in interpreting statistics, and the devastating impact these errors can have on the outcome of criminal trials. (Recorded July 2005 in Oxford, UK. Duration: 22:06
Xiao-Gang Wen Massachusetts Institute of Technology and KITP Tutorial and Discussion on Topologically Ordered States on: Kavli Institute From KITP program on Strongly Correlated Phases in Condensed Matter and Degenerate Atomic Systems
Could Statistical Science have Caught Harold Shipman earlier? on: sciencelive The Shipman Inquiry has concluded that there were 215 'confirmed' and 45 'probable' victims of Harold Shipman, and it is natural to ask if he could have been caught earlier if some sort of statistical monitoring procedure had been in place. We show that an adapted version of an industrial quality-control technique could in theory have led to earlier detection and the saving of many lives.
