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Hidden Mathematics at Work: A Public Lecture

Explore the ways in which mathematics is at work in our everyday lives this National Science Week!

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15 Aug 2022 | 6 - 7pm
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Did you know that secret mathematics is hiding in plain sight, making our lives easier and more efficient? Help uncover the secret by exploring the ways in which mathematics is at work in our everyday lives this National Science Week!

'Hidden Mathematics at Work: A Public Lecture': Come along or tune in to hear experts describe surprising, accessible, and compelling examples of mathematics that enables modern life in Australia but often goes unnoticed.

WHEN: 6 pm to 7:30 pm on Monday 15 August, 2022
IN-PERSON: Hanna Neumann Building, Australian National University, Acton Campus.
LIVE STREAM: https://anu.zoom.us/j/82123145711?pwd=V0RZK0RDRGt5NmYxK0RSNWVDUUREQT09
Meeting ID: 821 2314 5711
Password: 866477

This event may provide inspiration for those wanting to enter our 'National Stem Communicators Challenge' competition, also open during National Science Week.

This competition is open to the general public, in which participants submit a short video on the theme “Hidden Mathematics at Work”.

Presented by Mathematical Sciences Institute at the Australian National University. This activity is generously funded by the National Science Week Grants 2022.

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Room 1.33/1.37, Hanna Neumann Building, ANU.

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