Strongly Connected Components Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:43:46 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:43:46 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://acmescience.com/category/shows/scc-shows http://acmescience.com/category/shows/scc-shows () https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/a/b/8/eab8a24b8e42cba7 Strongly Connected Components false episodic no SCC 42: Colin T Graham SCC 42: Colin T Graham Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:33:07 +0000 Samuel Hansen is back at the helm of Strongly Connected Components talking to Colin T Graham, the man behind the twitter hastag #mathchat. They talk about #mathchat, its archives, the intersection of mathematics and origami, and mathematics and music. Be sure to check out #mathchat, its twitter, its archive, and Colin's twitter and blog.

]]> Samuel Hansen is back at the helm of Strongly Connected Components talking to Colin T Graham, the man behind the twitter hastag #mathchat. They talk about #mathchat, its archives, the intersection of mathematics and origami, and mathematics and music. Be sure to check out #mathchat, its twitter, its archive, and Colin's twitter and blog.

]]> 34:31 false full Samuel Hansen Relatively Prime is Funded Relatively Prime is Funded Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:29:26 +0000 So after a rather long wait everyone came through at the death and the ACMEScience Kickstarter project Relatively Prime got funded. I want to thank all of you who helped make this dream of mine a reality. Right after the pledge that knocked us over the edge happened I talked with my Math/Maths co-host Peter Rowlett to talk about how it felt. Listen to how happy I sound.

]]> So after a rather long wait everyone came through at the death and the ACMEScience Kickstarter project Relatively Prime got funded. I want to thank all of you who helped make this dream of mine a reality. Right after the pledge that knocked us over the edge happened I talked with my Math/Maths co-host Peter Rowlett to talk about how it felt. Listen to how happy I sound.

]]> 06:07 false full Samuel Hansen Relatively Prime Advert Relatively Prime Advert Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:59:00 +0000 ACMEScience.com is very proud to present its first Kickstarter Project-<a href="http://bit.ly/relprime">Relatively Prime: Stories from the Mathematical Domain</a>. From the project description:

<blockquote>Relatively Prime will be an 8 episode audio podcast featuring stories from the world of mathematics. Tackling questions like: is it true that you are only 7 seven handshakes from the President, what exactly is a micromort, and how did 39 people commenting on a blog manage to prove a deep theorem. Relatively Prime will feature interviews with leaders of mathematics, as well as the unsung foot soldiers that push the mathematical machine forward. With each episode structured around topics such as: The Shape of Things, Risk, and Calculus Wars, Relatively Prime will illuminate each area by delving into the history, applications, and people that underlie the subject that is the foundation of all science.</blockquote>

I think this could really be an amazing project, but it can only happen with your support. So please, if you can, support it financially, or please twitter, tumblr, reddit, blog, or any other thing about it(You cab use the nice link http://bit.ly/relprime). The more people that know the better the chance that <a href="http://bit.ly/relprime">Relatively Prime</a> will happen.

]]> ACMEScience.com is very proud to present its first Kickstarter Project-<a href="http://bit.ly/relprime">Relatively Prime: Stories from the Mathematical Domain</a>. From the project description:

<blockquote>Relatively Prime will be an 8 episode audio podcast featuring stories from the world of mathematics. Tackling questions like: is it true that you are only 7 seven handshakes from the President, what exactly is a micromort, and how did 39 people commenting on a blog manage to prove a deep theorem. Relatively Prime will feature interviews with leaders of mathematics, as well as the unsung foot soldiers that push the mathematical machine forward. With each episode structured around topics such as: The Shape of Things, Risk, and Calculus Wars, Relatively Prime will illuminate each area by delving into the history, applications, and people that underlie the subject that is the foundation of all science.</blockquote>

I think this could really be an amazing project, but it can only happen with your support. So please, if you can, support it financially, or please twitter, tumblr, reddit, blog, or any other thing about it(You cab use the nice link http://bit.ly/relprime). The more people that know the better the chance that <a href="http://bit.ly/relprime">Relatively Prime</a> will happen.

]]> 08:03 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 41: Robert Ghrist Episode 41: Robert Ghrist Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:30:32 +0000 On this week's episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by Prof. Robert Ghrist of the University of Pennsylvania. They talk about how one goes from engineering into mathematics, just how you can apply topology, and a Funny Little Calculus Text. 

]]> On this week's episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by Prof. Robert Ghrist of the University of Pennsylvania. They talk about how one goes from engineering into mathematics, just how you can apply topology, and a Funny Little Calculus Text. 

]]> 24:27 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 40: Tanya Khovanova Episode 40: Tanya Khovanova Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:57:32 +0000 On this episode of Strongly Connected components Samuel Hansen has a conversation with Visiting Scholar and Research Affiliate at MIT, Tanya Khovanova. They talk about the Math Olympiads, the IAS's Women and Mathematics program, and even gossip a bit about numbers.

]]> On this episode of Strongly Connected components Samuel Hansen has a conversation with Visiting Scholar and Research Affiliate at MIT, Tanya Khovanova. They talk about the Math Olympiads, the IAS's Women and Mathematics program, and even gossip a bit about numbers.

]]> 25:51 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 39: John D Cook Episode 39: John D Cook Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:03:59 +0000 On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen has a conversation with John D. Cook Research Statistician at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. They talk about very applied mathematics, the difference of just in time and just in case learning, and how to have a wonderfully broad career. 

]]> On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen has a conversation with John D. Cook Research Statistician at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. They talk about very applied mathematics, the difference of just in time and just in case learning, and how to have a wonderfully broad career. 

]]> 18:50 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 38: Chaim Goodman-Strauss Episode 38: Chaim Goodman-Strauss Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:01:00 +0000 Samuel Hansen is joined this week by Chaim Goodman Strauss, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arkansas and host of the Math Factor Podcast. There is a lot of mutual podcast love, some talk about the importance of teaching teachers, and a long, winding road to puzzles. 

]]> Samuel Hansen is joined this week by Chaim Goodman Strauss, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arkansas and host of the Math Factor Podcast. There is a lot of mutual podcast love, some talk about the importance of teaching teachers, and a long, winding road to puzzles. 

]]> 32:59 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 37: Scott Aaronson Episode 37: Scott Aaronson Tue, 31 May 2011 01:01:31 +0000 Samuel Hansen is joined by Scott Aaronson, Professor of Computer Science at MIT. Their covers how Nintendo can lead to a career in theoretical computer science, a clear definition of Quantum Computing and its importance, and finally why a person would wager $200,000 that a P vs. NP proof was false. 

]]> Samuel Hansen is joined by Scott Aaronson, Professor of Computer Science at MIT. Their covers how Nintendo can lead to a career in theoretical computer science, a clear definition of Quantum Computing and its importance, and finally why a person would wager $200,000 that a P vs. NP proof was false. 

]]> 41:51 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 36: Doron Zeilberger Episode 36: Doron Zeilberger Wed, 04 May 2011 03:32:09 +0000 On this episode Samuel Hansen speaks with Professor Doron Zeilberger from Rutgers University. During a wide ranging conversation they talk about why everything is discrete, the importance of experimental mathematics, a divide and conquer approach to automatic theorem proving, the meaning of the word know, and the disjoint union issue that is plaguing mathematics. To find out more about Professor Zeilberger, or to watch some of his amazing talks, make sure to head on over to his website and while you are there check out his many opinions as well.

]]> On this episode Samuel Hansen speaks with Professor Doron Zeilberger from Rutgers University. During a wide ranging conversation they talk about why everything is discrete, the importance of experimental mathematics, a divide and conquer approach to automatic theorem proving, the meaning of the word know, and the disjoint union issue that is plaguing mathematics. To find out more about Professor Zeilberger, or to watch some of his amazing talks, make sure to head on over to his website and while you are there check out his many opinions as well.

]]> 28:58 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 35: Tom Henderson Episode 35: Tom Henderson Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:11:11 +0000 Samuel Hansen was joined on today's episode by a guest he has long been trying to reach, the math punk himself Tom Henderson. During there conversation they talking about the https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1541803748/punk-mathematics, how mathematics is used as control, in what ways students are game theory geniuses, and the performative aspects of mathematics. To find out more about Tom Henderson and punk mathematics make sure to <a href="http://twitter.com/mathpunk">follow him on twitter</a> and to pay close attention to the <a href="http://punkmathematics.com/">Punk Mathematics website</a>.

]]> Samuel Hansen was joined on today's episode by a guest he has long been trying to reach, the math punk himself Tom Henderson. During there conversation they talking about the https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1541803748/punk-mathematics, how mathematics is used as control, in what ways students are game theory geniuses, and the performative aspects of mathematics. To find out more about Tom Henderson and punk mathematics make sure to <a href="http://twitter.com/mathpunk">follow him on twitter</a> and to pay close attention to the <a href="http://punkmathematics.com/">Punk Mathematics website</a>.

]]> 38:40 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 34: Math/Maths History Teaser Episode 34: Math/Maths History Teaser Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:16 +0000 Sorry everyone, but this past week Samuel Hansen was on vacation and was not able to record a new interview. This would normally mean no audio for you, but he has been putting together a series of videos about the Mathematical History of Nottingham that he recorded while there last November. What you will hear on today's podcast is a teaser from those videos. Hope you like it. Also go watch the videos

]]> Sorry everyone, but this past week Samuel Hansen was on vacation and was not able to record a new interview. This would normally mean no audio for you, but he has been putting together a series of videos about the Mathematical History of Nottingham that he recorded while there last November. What you will hear on today's podcast is a teaser from those videos. Hope you like it. Also go watch the videos

]]> 08:56 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 33: Steven Rudich Part II Episode 33: Steven Rudich Part II Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:49:00 +0000 On today's podcast is the second part of an interview that your host Samuel Hansen conducted with Carnegie Mellon professor Steven Rudich. In this part of their discussion Professor Rudich discusses the techniques he believes make up a great technical lecture and the wonderful summer program he runs to teach high schoolers in the Pittsburgh area about Computer Science, Andrew's Leap. To find out more about Professor Rudich please visit his website and do not forget to check out Andrew's Leap.

]]> On today's podcast is the second part of an interview that your host Samuel Hansen conducted with Carnegie Mellon professor Steven Rudich. In this part of their discussion Professor Rudich discusses the techniques he believes make up a great technical lecture and the wonderful summer program he runs to teach high schoolers in the Pittsburgh area about Computer Science, Andrew's Leap. To find out more about Professor Rudich please visit his website and do not forget to check out Andrew's Leap.

]]> 43:46 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 32: Steven Rudich Part I Episode 32: Steven Rudich Part I Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:50:26 +0000 On today's podcast is the first part of an interview that your host Samuel Hansen conducted with Carnegie Mellon professor Steven Rudich. In this part of their discussion Professor Rudich discusses why he went into mathematics and the problem that really sparked his interest in theoretical computer science. To find out more about Professor Rudich please visit his website. Don't forget to stay tuned for the second part of this interview, available from ACMEScience next week.

]]> On today's podcast is the first part of an interview that your host Samuel Hansen conducted with Carnegie Mellon professor Steven Rudich. In this part of their discussion Professor Rudich discusses why he went into mathematics and the problem that really sparked his interest in theoretical computer science. To find out more about Professor Rudich please visit his website. Don't forget to stay tuned for the second part of this interview, available from ACMEScience next week.

]]> 35:25 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 31: John Allen Paulos Episode 31: John Allen Paulos Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:57:12 +0000 On today's Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen phones John Allen Paulos, New York Times Best Selling Author, Professor at Temple University, and author of the "Who's Counting" column at ABCnews.com, for a conversation on mathematical storytelling, the use of humor in communicating mathematics, and where his story ideas come from. To find out more about John Allen Paulos check out his website, and do be sure to follow him on twitter.

]]> On today's Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen phones John Allen Paulos, New York Times Best Selling Author, Professor at Temple University, and author of the "Who's Counting" column at ABCnews.com, for a conversation on mathematical storytelling, the use of humor in communicating mathematics, and where his story ideas come from. To find out more about John Allen Paulos check out his website, and do be sure to follow him on twitter.

]]> 23:51 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 30: James Grime Episode 30: James Grime Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:40:54 +0000 On the newest Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen calls up James Grime the the Enigma Project Officer for the Millenium Mathematics Project at Crambridge. They discuss the Enigma Project, the importance TV can play in mathematical inspiration, and a certain mathematical youtube channel. To find out more about these topics check out the Enigma Project, James's website, his twitter, and his youtube channel.

]]> On the newest Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen calls up James Grime the the Enigma Project Officer for the Millenium Mathematics Project at Crambridge. They discuss the Enigma Project, the importance TV can play in mathematical inspiration, and a certain mathematical youtube channel. To find out more about these topics check out the Enigma Project, James's website, his twitter, and his youtube channel.

]]> 25:11 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 29: Edmund Harriss Episode 29: Edmund Harriss Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:43:07 +0000 For today's Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by Edmund Harriss, visiting Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arkansas. They discuss Edmund Harriss's rather public job search, a conspiracy designed to corrupt people into mathematics, and the similarities between mathematics and art. Be sure to check out Harriss's public job application and to read his very entertaining and informative twitter andblog.

]]> For today's Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by Edmund Harriss, visiting Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arkansas. They discuss Edmund Harriss's rather public job search, a conspiracy designed to corrupt people into mathematics, and the similarities between mathematics and art. Be sure to check out Harriss's public job application and to read his very entertaining and informative twitter andblog.

]]> 42:05 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 28: Rebecca Goldin Episode 28: Rebecca Goldin Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:45:17 +0000 For today's Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen was joined by Professor Rebecca Golding of George Mason Universty and the Director of Research for STATS. They discussed just what got her into mathematics, her work with STATS, and Samuel asked some very clichéd questions to which she responded with wonderfully unclichéd answers. To find out more about Professor Goldin please check out her website or visit STATS.

]]> For today's Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen was joined by Professor Rebecca Golding of George Mason Universty and the Director of Research for STATS. They discussed just what got her into mathematics, her work with STATS, and Samuel asked some very clichéd questions to which she responded with wonderfully unclichéd answers. To find out more about Professor Goldin please check out her website or visit STATS.

]]> 29:08 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 27: David Spiegelhalter Episode 27: David Spiegelhalter Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:10:27 +0000 On today's episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen called up the Winton Professor for the Public Understanding of Risk, as well as Senior Scientist in the MRC Biostatistics Unit, David Spiegelhalter. They discussed the true meaning of risk, the importance of the Bayesian Method, how to get a lot of citations, and even a bit about the bookies. To find out more about Professor Spiegelhalter check out his website and look at his stained glass work.

]]> On today's episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen called up the Winton Professor for the Public Understanding of Risk, as well as Senior Scientist in the MRC Biostatistics Unit, David Spiegelhalter. They discussed the true meaning of risk, the importance of the Bayesian Method, how to get a lot of citations, and even a bit about the bookies. To find out more about Professor Spiegelhalter check out his website and look at his stained glass work.

]]> 28:50 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 26: Fan Chung Episode 26: Fan Chung Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:21:10 +0000 On episode 26 of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen called up Fan Chung of the University of California San Diego for a conversation on research in Graph Theory, her time at Bell Labs, and mathematical collaboration. To find out more about Fan Chung be sure to check out her website and read her article on research for graduate students.

]]> On episode 26 of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen called up Fan Chung of the University of California San Diego for a conversation on research in Graph Theory, her time at Bell Labs, and mathematical collaboration. To find out more about Fan Chung be sure to check out her website and read her article on research for graduate students.

]]> 28:29 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 25: David Henderson Episode 25: David Henderson Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:09:36 +0000 Samuel Hansen phoned David Henderson from Cornell University and the Algebra Project for today's Strongly Connected Components. They discussed mathematics education, what Prof. Henderson means by revitalizing the meaning of proof, and just what a cohort is. To find out more about David Henderson go to his <a href="http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dwh/">website</a> and do not forget to find out more about the wonderful <a href="http://www.algebra.org/">Algebra Project</a>.

]]> Samuel Hansen phoned David Henderson from Cornell University and the Algebra Project for today's Strongly Connected Components. They discussed mathematics education, what Prof. Henderson means by revitalizing the meaning of proof, and just what a cohort is. To find out more about David Henderson go to his <a href="http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dwh/">website</a> and do not forget to find out more about the wonderful <a href="http://www.algebra.org/">Algebra Project</a>.

]]> 22:19 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 24: Woolly Thoughts Episode 24: Woolly Thoughts Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:48:47 +0000 Samuel Hansen was joined by the minds behind Woolly Thoughts, Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer, for this episode of Strongly Connected Components. They discuss mathematical knitting and all of its power to help teach mathematics, and even get some children off drugs, as well as why Pat and Steve just like to play at maths. You can find out more about these wonderful guests by visiting their wonderful website Woolly Thoughts and by buying their book.

]]> Samuel Hansen was joined by the minds behind Woolly Thoughts, Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer, for this episode of Strongly Connected Components. They discuss mathematical knitting and all of its power to help teach mathematics, and even get some children off drugs, as well as why Pat and Steve just like to play at maths. You can find out more about these wonderful guests by visiting their wonderful website Woolly Thoughts and by buying their book.

]]> 26:57 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 23: Daina Taimina Episode 23: Daina Taimina Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:31:04 +0000

This week on Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen has a conversation with the author of "Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes" and Professor at Cornell Univerity, Daina Taimina. Together they talk about how crochet can model hyperbolic geometry and the importance of just doing mathematics, as well as its history. To find out more about Daina Taimina and her work visit her website.

To find out more about Samuel's trip to England that was advertised on the podcast you can see Peter Rowlett's post, or watch this video promo for the live Math/Maths recording

]]>

This week on Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen has a conversation with the author of "Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes" and Professor at Cornell Univerity, Daina Taimina. Together they talk about how crochet can model hyperbolic geometry and the importance of just doing mathematics, as well as its history. To find out more about Daina Taimina and her work visit her website.

To find out more about Samuel's trip to England that was advertised on the podcast you can see Peter Rowlett's post, or watch this video promo for the live Math/Maths recording

]]> 31:09 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 22: Arthur Benjamin Episode 22: Arthur Benjamin Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:51:00 +0000 Samuel Hansen caught up with the Mathemagician and Professor at Harvey Mudd College Arthur Benjamin quite literally on the floor of MathFest 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Together they discuss the difference between Arthur Benjamin's two careers, the real reason to study mathematics , and even preforms some of his mathemagic. If you want to find out more information about Arthur Benjamin you can travel over to hisacademic website or his mathemagician website or you could just head on over to YouTube and type in his name and watch him perform prodigious feats of mental arithmetic. 

]]> Samuel Hansen caught up with the Mathemagician and Professor at Harvey Mudd College Arthur Benjamin quite literally on the floor of MathFest 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Together they discuss the difference between Arthur Benjamin's two careers, the real reason to study mathematics , and even preforms some of his mathemagic. If you want to find out more information about Arthur Benjamin you can travel over to hisacademic website or his mathemagician website or you could just head on over to YouTube and type in his name and watch him perform prodigious feats of mental arithmetic. 

]]> 19:50 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 21: Robert Devaney Episode 21: Robert Devaney Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:46:04 +0000 Robert Devaney, Professor of Mathematics, is one of the most engaging and talented speakers in all of mathematics and Samuel Hansen was lucky enough to corner him during this past August's MathFest to talk about his series of talks "Complex Dynamics and Crazy Mathematics", why he decided to study Dynamical Systems, and how one mathematician can give over 1,400 invited lectures. You can find out more about Robert Devaney by visiting his website, and you can explore the wonderful images of Dynamical Systems by visiting The Dynamical Systems and Technology Project.

]]> Robert Devaney, Professor of Mathematics, is one of the most engaging and talented speakers in all of mathematics and Samuel Hansen was lucky enough to corner him during this past August's MathFest to talk about his series of talks "Complex Dynamics and Crazy Mathematics", why he decided to study Dynamical Systems, and how one mathematician can give over 1,400 invited lectures. You can find out more about Robert Devaney by visiting his website, and you can explore the wonderful images of Dynamical Systems by visiting The Dynamical Systems and Technology Project.

]]> 21:45 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 20: Paul Zorn Episode 20: Paul Zorn Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:20:41 +0000 Paul Zorn is President-Elect of the Mathematical Association of America and professor at St. Olaf College. Dr. Zorn was kind enough to talk with Samuel Hansen during the annual Mathematical Association of America meeting, MathFest, in Pittsburgh this past August.  They spoke about the intersection of Mathematics and the Humanities, mathematical exposition, and the importance of using many different points of view when teaching the Calculus. 

]]> Paul Zorn is President-Elect of the Mathematical Association of America and professor at St. Olaf College. Dr. Zorn was kind enough to talk with Samuel Hansen during the annual Mathematical Association of America meeting, MathFest, in Pittsburgh this past August.  They spoke about the intersection of Mathematics and the Humanities, mathematical exposition, and the importance of using many different points of view when teaching the Calculus. 

]]> 25:04 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 19: Keith Devlin Episode 19: Keith Devlin Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:47:00 +0000 On today's, be it which ever day you happen to listen, episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen comes back strong with an interview with NPR Math Guy, Co-Founder of Standford's H-STAR Institute, and author of many books, including the wonderful and informative Unfinished Game which you should all go pick up right away, Keith Devlin. 

]]> On today's, be it which ever day you happen to listen, episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen comes back strong with an interview with NPR Math Guy, Co-Founder of Standford's H-STAR Institute, and author of many books, including the wonderful and informative Unfinished Game which you should all go pick up right away, Keith Devlin. 

]]> 42:17 false full Samuel Hansen Introducing the Math/Maths Podcast Introducing the Math/Maths Podcast Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:39:00 +0000 I have recently started a new podcast called Math/Maths: 5136 Miles of Mathematics with former guest Peter Rowlett. You can find the newest episode here: http://www.pulse-project.org/node/209

]]> I have recently started a new podcast called Math/Maths: 5136 Miles of Mathematics with former guest Peter Rowlett. You can find the newest episode here: http://www.pulse-project.org/node/209

]]> 01:35 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 18: Peter Rowlett Episode 18: Peter Rowlett Mon, 31 May 2010 21:15:00 +0000 Your valiant host Samuel Hansen was joined by fellow mathematical podcaster Peter Rowlett for a conversation where Peter explains about what exactly the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications is, how he finds and interviews guests, and Peter also tries to interview Samuel as much as Samuel tries to interview him.

]]> Your valiant host Samuel Hansen was joined by fellow mathematical podcaster Peter Rowlett for a conversation where Peter explains about what exactly the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications is, how he finds and interviews guests, and Peter also tries to interview Samuel as much as Samuel tries to interview him.

]]> 33:48 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 17: Matt Parker Episode 17: Matt Parker Tue, 11 May 2010 21:35:00 +0000 On today's episode Samuel Hansen has a sit down with Matt Parker the Stand Up Mathematician. They talk about things as diverse as how to communicate mathematics, the Manual of Mathematical Magic , and just what YakaWow really is. If you would like to find out more about Matt Parker be sure to visit his website, read his twitter, contract him to give a talk, watch his videos here and here, and go the MathsJam.

]]> On today's episode Samuel Hansen has a sit down with Matt Parker the Stand Up Mathematician. They talk about things as diverse as how to communicate mathematics, the Manual of Mathematical Magic , and just what YakaWow really is. If you would like to find out more about Matt Parker be sure to visit his website, read his twitter, contract him to give a talk, watch his videos here and here, and go the MathsJam.

]]> 38:19 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 16: David Richeson Episode 16: David Richeson Tue, 04 May 2010 16:04:00 +0000 Today's episode of Strongly Connected Components features a conversation between Samuel Hansen and Professor David Richeson from Dickinson College. They talk about everything from why exactly Richeson uses twitter, to why his faculty website is awesome, and exactly how to write mathematics.

]]> Today's episode of Strongly Connected Components features a conversation between Samuel Hansen and Professor David Richeson from Dickinson College. They talk about everything from why exactly Richeson uses twitter, to why his faculty website is awesome, and exactly how to write mathematics.

]]> 29:29 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 15: 50 years of Math at UNLV Episode 15: 50 years of Math at UNLV Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:38:00 +0000 This time on Strongly Connected Components we are doing something a bit different, what you will hear is a project that you host Samuel Hansen has been putting together over the past couple of months on the history of mathematics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I hope you like what you hear.

]]> This time on Strongly Connected Components we are doing something a bit different, what you will hear is a project that you host Samuel Hansen has been putting together over the past couple of months on the history of mathematics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I hope you like what you hear.

]]> 31:11 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 14: Sam Yagan of OK Cupid Episode 14: Sam Yagan of OK Cupid Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:56:00 +0000 On today's episode Samuel Hansen has a conversation with CEO and Co-Founder of the surprisingly mathematical dating website OK Cupid. They discuss how OK Cupid mathematically translates real world dating to the online realm, the perfect length of a message, and why your online grammar is the equivalent of brushing your teeth in the real world. Sam Yagan is a Harvard trained mathematician and you can find out more about him here and be sure to give OK Cupid a try.

]]> On today's episode Samuel Hansen has a conversation with CEO and Co-Founder of the surprisingly mathematical dating website OK Cupid. They discuss how OK Cupid mathematically translates real world dating to the online realm, the perfect length of a message, and why your online grammar is the equivalent of brushing your teeth in the real world. Sam Yagan is a Harvard trained mathematician and you can find out more about him here and be sure to give OK Cupid a try.

]]> 19:19 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 13: Ivars Peterson Episode 13: Ivars Peterson Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:00 +0000 On today's episode Samuel Hansen has a conversation with noted mathematical journalist, Director of Publications and Communications for the Mathematical Association of America, and, most importantly, the Mathematical Tourist Ivars Peterson.

]]> On today's episode Samuel Hansen has a conversation with noted mathematical journalist, Director of Publications and Communications for the Mathematical Association of America, and, most importantly, the Mathematical Tourist Ivars Peterson.

]]> 26:14 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 12: Brian Conrey Episode 12: Brian Conrey Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0000 For today's episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen called up director of the American Institute of Mathematics Brian Conrey. Together they talked about the AIM library, whymath circles and square mathematicians are a good thing, and just what the math castle is. To find out more about Brian Conrey visit his <a href="http://www.aimath.org/conrey/">website</a> and to find out more about AIM just<a href="http://www.aimath.org/"> click here</a>.

]]> For today's episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen called up director of the American Institute of Mathematics Brian Conrey. Together they talked about the AIM library, whymath circles and square mathematicians are a good thing, and just what the math castle is. To find out more about Brian Conrey visit his <a href="http://www.aimath.org/conrey/">website</a> and to find out more about AIM just<a href="http://www.aimath.org/"> click here</a>.

]]> 19:43 false full Samuel Hansen Episode 11: Joseph Gallian(FIXED) Episode 11: Joseph Gallian(FIXED) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:44:00 +0000 Joseph Gallian is a Mathematics Professor at the university of Minnesota-Duluth. Samuel Hanse spoke with him at the Joint Mathematics Meeting in San Francisco about his text book Contemporary Abstract Algebra, the mathematics movie Hard Problems he executive produced, how he cracked the Driver's License code, and more about the Beatles than you could think would be on a math podcast

]]> Joseph Gallian is a Mathematics Professor at the university of Minnesota-Duluth. Samuel Hanse spoke with him at the Joint Mathematics Meeting in San Francisco about his text book Contemporary Abstract Algebra, the mathematics movie Hard Problems he executive produced, how he cracked the Driver's License code, and more about the Beatles than you could think would be on a math podcast

]]> false full Samuel Hansen Episode 10: Richard Stanley Episode 10: Richard Stanley Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:40:00 +0000 Samuel Hansen caught up with professor Richard Stanley at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Francisco, where they talked about the colloquium lectures he was to give, over 100 different definitions of the Catalan Numbers, and just what the path is from wanting to be a ventriloquist to becoming a mathematician.

]]> Samuel Hansen caught up with professor Richard Stanley at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Francisco, where they talked about the colloquium lectures he was to give, over 100 different definitions of the Catalan Numbers, and just what the path is from wanting to be a ventriloquist to becoming a mathematician.

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