December 9, 2020
All Day
Virtual
Time: 8-9 p.m.
Event Host: Department of Mathematics, Department of Astronomy
Short Description: Once a month, join the Department of Mathematics virtually to enjoy a film depicting the lives of prominent mathematicians from underrepresented groups and learn about their passions and struggles. The films will be followed by a panel discussion where we will talk about the math and the people and how this relates to each one of us in the current times.
Event Host: Department of Mathematics, Department of Astronomy
Short Description: Once a month, join the Department of Mathematics virtually to enjoy a film depicting the lives of prominent mathematicians from underrepresented groups and learn about their passions and struggles. The films will be followed by a panel discussion where we will talk about the math and the people and how this relates to each one of us in the current times.
Once a month, join the Department of Mathematics virtually to enjoy a film depicting the lives of prominent mathematicians from underrepresented groups and learn about their passions and struggles. The films will be followed by a panel discussion where we will talk about the math and the people and how this relates to each one of us in the current times.
Based on the book of the same name, "Hidden Figures" tells the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.