Religion, Commerce, Astronomy, Pleasure:

Indian mathematics and its historical context

Dr. Kim Plofker, Brown University

The photo is Dr. Plofker at work, but here's a different look

October 12, 2000
7:30 PM
BEP 200
Northern Kentucky University


Are you interested in science or mathematics? High school students, teachers, and learners
of all ages will be fascinated by this guided tour of the remarkable mathematical work done 
in ancient India.

Dr. Plofker is an expert in the mathematics and astronomy of ancient and medieval India and 
their connections to the science of Europe and the Islamic world.

 



For more information:

Daniel J. Curtin, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 41099

Phone: (859) 572 -6348 	Email: curtin@nku.edu  

This talk is sponsored by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and NKU's Center for Integrative Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CINSAM)