This Colloquium is sponsored by the Department of Mathematics and the Brooklyn College Math Club. Talks are accessible to a broad audience of students and faculty in mathematics and related disciplines. It is usually held during common hour on Tuesdays from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm in 137 (New) Ingersol, but the day, time and location does change so please note the details listed by each talk.

2015 - 2016

Speaker: Noson Yanofsky (Brooklyn College, Computer and Information Sciences)

Date: Tuesday October 20, 2015
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: 137 New Ingersol

Title: Does mathematics describe the physical universe?

Abstract: The obvious answer to the above question is “Absolutely!!!” After all, most science classes have mathematics prerequisites because mathematics is the language of science. However, the question is not so simple. We will spend some time examining the relationship between mathematics and science. How does mathematics describe/predict/explain/control physical phenomena? We will look at some physical phenomena where mathematics is not so helpful. The talk will be more fun and interesting than boring and technical.
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