These are the show notes for episode 22 of the Travels in a Mathematical World podcast. 22 is the smallest multidigit number such that the sum of its digits equals the product of its digits. More about 22 from Number Gossip. Recently I visited Scotland and while there I met Mike Maher, Professor of the…
9 is an experimental error
As many will know, at the start of episodes of the Travels in a Mathematical World podcast I give a number fact. My intention at the start was that I would also point out when numbers are prime, buoyed on by enthusiasm for prime numbers. In episode 9 of the Travels in a Mathematical World…
Podcast Episode 21: History with Noel-Ann Bradshaw, Turing
These are the show notes for episode 21 of the Travels in a Mathematical World podcast. 21 is the number of squares in the unique smallest simple squared square. You can see the square with some more information on the page about its use as the logo of the The Trinity Mathematical Society at Cambridge.…
Spinning careers in Leicester
Last week I visited the University of Leicester at the invitation of the Student Union Maths Society (SUMS) to give my talks on careers and on spin in ball games, following by playing Tennis on the IMA Wii. There are some pictures below. In a busy week, this was a fun evening with a nice…
Who watches the listeners?
Web site logs are compelling and addictive. I have just got lost in the logs for the blog and podcast for half an hour before my phone beeped and drew me back to the real world. Anyway, I am interested to see the following websites sending people to this blog and the Travels in a…
Podcast Episode 20: Choi-Hong Lai, Fluid dynamics
These are the show notes for episode 20 of the Travels in a Mathematical World podcast.In a game of chess both players have 20 first moves from which to choose. More about 20 from Number Gossip. For episode 20 I visited the University of Greenwich and met Professor Choi-Hong Lai, who talked through some applications…
100 posts later, who is Peter Rowlett?
This is my 100th post, yipee! I’m going to take the opportunity to review my current activities as these have changed recently. In an adjustment to my working this week, I started at the University of Nottingham‘s School of Mathematical Sciences as an elearning and web chap. I remain University Liaison Officer for the Institute…