TRANSCRIPTS Welcome to Flashcards Fridays! Today we are learning how to feel conversions in your head, no pen, no paper, no calculator. Just patterns, rhythm, and a little bit of imagination. Because math isn’t just numbers, it’s about feeling the rhythm of math and understanding how the world around us fits together. So, imagine you’re getting ready to go for
The French Revolution and the Birth of a Universal Measure It’s 1789 in Paris. The French Revolution is in full swing, heads are rolling (literally), ideas of liberty and reason are electrifying the air, and nothing is off-limits for reform. Amid this upheaval, one very practical problem stood out: weights and measures. Every region and every trade in France seemed
This episode isn’t a prediction. It is a projection of what could happen if we continue on our current path…
It’s Black History Month, and we are still celebrating black excellence. This week, I am talking about one of my favorite activists and mathematicians, Robert Parriss Moses, also known as Bob Moses. His life and legacy made an indelible mark on America’s civil rights movement and math education. Hi, I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I have a background in math, science, and
Welcome to Math, Science, History, where on Friday we post a short little flash card about something mathy, sciency, or history. I’m Gabrielle, and today, we’re talking about making mistakes and the good things that come out of them. Sometimes, even among the best of them comma mistakes are made period and it takes a wise and humble individual to
Join me in celebrating Black History Month! I always love this month because so many incredible stories about perseverance, dedication, hard work, grit, humanism, empathy, and brilliance are shared throughout the entire month, celebrating Black Culture and those noble goddesses who are part of the African American culture. This week, I want to introduce you to Dr. Roger Arliner Young.
Have you ever been stuck trying to remember a long number? Want to know how to memorize it?
Today, we’re traveling back to the seventeenth century to meet a lesser-known figure in mathematics: Claude Mydorge. While not a household name like Descartes or Fermat, Mydorge contributed to the mathematical conversations of his time and quietly left a mark on the geometric landscape. So, who was Claude Mydorge, and why should we care about him today? Let’s unpack his story.
Books to read for Black History Month and all year long
Discover the chemistry of flavor, the history of spices, and the math behind the perfect pumpkin spice latte. Grab your favorite pumpkin spice treat, get cozy, and join me on this flavorful exploration!