The Isaac Newton Institute is the world's foremost mathematical research centre. Living Proof aims to highlight the diverse people and interconnected topics linked to its many activities. Interviewees range from visiting academics and lecturers to mathematicians, other scientists, musicians, artists, students, and prominent figures within the University of Cambridge and beyond. The podcast typically involves mathematical themes, but is specifically aimed at a general audience. The focus is on the subjects being interviewed and the social stories they have to tell, not just on the significance and details of the research they may be undertaking. We hope there is interest and inspiration here for everyone.- The Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (UK) is an international research centre based in Cambridge, UK. A part of the University of Cambridge, it has been hosting research programmes on mathematical themes since July 1992.Visit > www.newton.ac.uk/news/ini-podcast
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 6 hours
#14 “A Golden Age of maths communication”: an interview with Professor Chris Budd
Featuring Professor Chris Budd (Bath), a participant in two INI programmes in 2019 and a wide selection of others of the past 27 years.
#13 When mathematicians and environmental scientists meet: an interview with Professor Paula Harrison and Dr Martine Barons
An environmental sciences-themed discussion with Professor Paula Harrison (CEH) and Dr Martine Barons (Warwick).
#12 Investigating the Wiener-Hopf technique: an interview with Dr Anastasia Kisil
In this episode of the podcast, Dan Aspel speaks to Dr Anastasia Kisil (Cambridge), co-organiser of the "Bringing pure and applied analysis together via the Wiener-Hopf technique, its generalisations and applications" programme.
#11 Tour de France Special: an interview with Professor David Abrahams
As the Tour de France 2019 enters its final stages, Dan Aspel sits down with lifelong cycling fan (and INI Director) Professor David Abrahams to exchange various informed (David) and uninformed (Dan) opinions on this year's race, a little about the mathematical beauty of cycling, and the fascinating quirks of photography and physics that led to one of the strangest finish line images you're ever likely to see.
#10 “Bringing the changes we want in Africa”: an interview with Dr Bubacarr Bah
In episode #10 Dr Bubacarr Bah of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cape Town (https://aims.ac.za/) shares with us his thoughts on compressive sampling and its relevance for the "Approximation, sampling and compression in data science" programme, details his role within AIMS and talks us through the important work the Institute does in providing opportunities and teaching to talented mathematicians from across the African continent.
#09 “The beauty of results”: an interview with Professor Svitlana Mayboroda
Episode #9 welcomes Professor Svitlana Mayboroda to the podcast. The Kirk Distinguished Visiting Fellow (https://www.newton.ac.uk/about/fellowships/kirk) for the "Approximation, sampling and compression in data science" programme, Svitlana talks us through a brief history of her career, her specialism in harmonic analysis, a love of mathematics for its own sake and the research aims that she and her collaborators are working towards during their time at INI...
#08 Interdisciplinary excitement: an interview with Professor Xian Chen
Episode #8 sees the podcast speak to Professor Xian Chen of the "Mathematical design of new materials" programme. A brief chat recorded in-between seminar talks, subjects touched upon include interactions between the fields of mathematics and mechanics, potential outcomes of such activity and the popularity of interdisciplinary events in general.Hosted by: Dan Aspel (INI Communications Manager)
#07 The realities of academic life: an interview with Professor Irene Fonseca
In episode #7 we speak to Professor Irene Fonseca, Director of Carnegie Mellon's Center for Nonlinear Analysis and Kirk Distinguished Visiting Fellow for INI's "Mathematical design of new materials" programme. Subjects touched upon include the power of academic interactions, the obligations placed upon high-achieving female mathematicians, a love of painting and being knighted by the "Military Order of St James of the Sword"...
#06 Mathematikum: an interview with Professor Martin Buhmann
In episode #6 we welcome Professor Martin Buhmann (Giessen) of the "Approximation, sampling and compression in data science" programme to speak about the Giessen-based Mathematikum centre. As co-Director of this central German mathematical science centre he is perfectly placed to discuss public engagement with mathematics, how a more "physical" approach can help capture the imagination of the young and old alike, and how to make learning fun.> https://www.mathematikum...
#05 Exploring sundials: an interview with Dr Frank King
In episode #5 we speak to Dr Frank King (Churchill College) about his recent book "Sundials: Cutting Time", the challenges and mathematics involved in designing such classical timepieces, and whether a young Sir Isaac Newton was himself the creator of a Sundial.Hosted by: Dan Aspel (INI Communications Manager)