Hi there,
Plus (http://plus.maths.org) has many articles on maths and sports
(http://pan.maths.org:2004/cloud/ptag/tag_id/763/mathematics+in+sport),
maths in the movies
(http://pan.maths.org:2004/cloud/ptag/tag_id/198/mathematics+in+films),
maths in computer games
(http://pan.maths.org:2004/cloud/ptag/tag_id/427/computer+gaming) and more!
Marianne
On Sep 30 2009, Zia Rahman wrote:
>* I recall Marcus du Sautoy writing about Hamiltonian networks and
>11-a-side football
>* Chris Budd and 101 uses of a Quadratic Equation - particularly when
>engaging basketball/netball/rugby players
>* There are a plethora of connections with the Simpsons/Futurama
>* Google searches
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>Many thanks for your time and trouble
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>Zia Rahman,
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>Behalf Of Caroline Davis
>Sent: 30 September 2009 12:03
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>Subject: HELP: Young people and technology
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>Can anyone help? I'm looking for cultural reference points which might
>enthuse someone considering studying maths at university to realise how it
>is there in their favourite things.
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> What sort of computer games or websites or computer generated animated
> films do today's 17/18 year olds like? Are there any which will stand the
> test of time and still be around in 3-5 years? Are there any that are
> already legendary amongst this age group so may stand the test of time a
> little longer?
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>Any other suggestions very much appreciated! There's always Google but I'm
>looking for something a bit more hip-with-the-kids!
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>Caroline
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Dr Marianne Freiberger
Co-editor Plus online magazine
http://plus.maths.org
Centre for Mathematical Sciences
University of Cambridge
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