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What does World Thrift Day have to do with physics?

Observe World Thrift Day to appreciate nature’s thriftiness. It follows the principle of least action to conserve energy and momentum, and its application yields bounties in the study of physics and mathematics.

The Hindu

Rozgar Mela: Appointees elated

At the Rozgar Mela in Mysuru, 185 recruits received appointment letters, with 84 from the railways and 59 from NITK. Ananya Kashyap, a post-graduate in Mathematics, was elated to receive her letter of appointment from the minister. NITK clarified that there was no time-bound promotion and recruits had to go…

The Hindu

From The Lab: The museum that shows maths in action

The Maison Poincaré is France's first museum entirely dedicated to mathematics. Located in Paris' Latin Quarter, it is spread over an area of 900 square meters. One of its objectives is to show mathematics in action.

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What separates classical and quantum chaos?

Weather forecasting is difficult due to the unpredictable nature of the atmosphere. The 'butterfly effect' metaphor captures this notion, as small changes in conditions can have large impacts. Deterministic chaos explains why the future can only be predicted if the present is known with great accuracy. Mathematics of chaos is…

The Hindu

Labour's plan to focus on early maths is solid – gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.

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What is ‘real world’ maths? Labour pushes for primary school implementation

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plan to address ‘chronic cultural problem’

Evening Standard

NIT Calicut launches dual major BSc-BEd programme

NITC launches ITEP BSc-BEd, a dual major degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 50 students join the course to pursue a career in teaching. Training by faculty helps students achieve global standards. NEP 2020 & NCTE mandate ITEP to professionalise teacher education. ITEP promotes multidimensional learning in 21st century. Orientation…

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Simple tips to improve Maths skills of kids

Most of the kids dread mathematics. For some reason, numbers do not excite kids as much as stories and pictures do. Parents find it extremely difficult to make their kids love numbers. Considered one of the most difficult subjects in the current education system, mathematics puts extreme pressure on kids…

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‘Today, mathematics is not only necessary in daily life but pervasive’

Apoorva Khare is an associate professor of mathematics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He is recognised as one of India’s leading young mathematicians and is one of the winners of the recently announced 2022 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes (now remodelled as the Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award). In…

The Hindu

Problem solved as France opens its first museum dedicated to maths

France's first museum dedicated to the world of mathematics, Maison Poincaré, is the newest addition to Paris's Latin Quarter. The research-based venue, which opened its doors this week, is to be managed by the Sorbonne University.

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Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang to receive 2023 Sastra Ramanujan Prize

Dr. Zhang, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley, USA, will receive the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his outstanding contributions in mathematics. The prize, consisting of a USD 10,000 cash award, will be presented at an international conference in Kumbakonam, Ramanujan's hometown.

The Hindu

What is the most boring number?

Many animals can count ... some ants even use numbers to navigate.

The Canberra Times

‘Nation needs young, dedicated researchers and innovators’

V-C Satyanarayana urges students to make use of facilities and excel in studies. Chief guest Radhakrishnamcharya says admission is just a beginning. Guest of honour Rao says mathematics plays an important role in space tech. Students have a greater role to play in advancing space tech.

The Hindu

Janet Shapiro obituary

Other lives: Mathematics lecturer who was a campaigner for the National Pensioners Convention

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The Conversation

'Big Bang of Numbers' – The Conversation's book club explores how math alone could create the universe with author Manil Suri

The Conversation U.S. launched its new book club with a bang – talking to mathematician Manil Suri about his nonfiction work “The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Math.” Suri, a previous author in The Conversation, has also written an award-winning fiction trilogy, in addition…

The National (Scotland)

Steve Clarke in mathematics quip over Scotland Euros poser

The journey to Germany next summer could be sealed on Tuesday evening, as Scotland face England at Hampden.

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IIT-Madras’s Pravartak Technologies opens registrations for free, online mathematics course

IIT-M's Pravartak Technologies offers free, online 10-week course to teach 'out of the box thinking' in mathematics. Registrations for level 3 & 4 exams open till Sept 20. Level 1 & 2 batch opened on Aug 16 with last date for registration being Sept 16. Funded by DST, hosted by…

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Arithmetic has a biological origin – it's an expression in symbols of the 'deep structure' of our perception

Everyone knows that arithmetic is true: 2 + 2 = 4.

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Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran surprises fans on his ‘work shift’ in Lego store ahead of new album release

The singer and ‘brick specialist’ served stunned Lego customers from behind the till

The Hindu

IIT-Madras launches four-year BS Electronic systems programme

IIT Madras launches 4-yr BS Electronic Systems course. Open to all who studied mathematics and physics in class 12, it is hybrid-mode with content, tutorials, & assignments online, exams & labs in physical mode. Course aligns with India's semiconductor mission to make country a global hub for electronics manufacturing &…

The Hindu

Pandemic effect: Student learning achievement continues to be poor in Karnataka

According to the State Achievement Survey 2022-23 (SAS), which was conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy recently, high school students lag behind those from primary schools in learning achievements.

The Hindu

Unity Women’s College sets up maths lab in Attappady school

The Unity Women’s College students came forward to set up the laboratory with the financial support from the college governing body as part of the college’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

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Pioneering NASA 'Hidden Figure' Evelyn Boyd Granville dies at age 99

Evelyn Boyd Granville, one of the first Black women to earn a mathematics Ph.D. from a U.S. university, did key work for NASA during early space missions and the moon landing.

The Hindu

Central University launches B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing

Central Univ. of Karnataka launches B.Tech in Maths & Computing. VC stresses importance of maths & its role in AI, ML & IoT. Course designed to meet industry needs & higher edu. opps. at IITs. Registration process open, last date July 26. Visit www.cuk.ac.in for more info.

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F1 in Schools announces record world finals entries in 2023

In 2023, 68 teams will take part in the final event of the F1 in Schools project, which is held annually to encourage students to enrol in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

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