Grand Valley State University is hosting a series of four lectures that will present the beauty of mathematics to a general audience. Using images to convey mathematical ideas, these talks will highlight the aesthetic qualities, diversity, and relevance of mathematics. All of the lectures are accessible to a wide audience, including students at all levels.

All lectures have free admission and will be held at 7 p.m. in Loutit Lecture Hall 102, Padnos Hall of Science, on Grand Valley State University's Allendale Campus. A reception will follow each talk.

For more information, contact David Austin or Matt Boelkins.

Playing Penrose's Tile Game David Austin Grand Valley State University September 21, 2006 Fluttering between order and disorder, Penrose tilings create patterns of great beauty and deep mystery. The Chaos Game and Fractal Images Robert Devaney Boston University October 19, 2006 A game with simple rules leads to beautiful and intricate fractal images. Fibonacci's Garden Matt Boelkins Grand Valley State University February 8, 2007 Seed patterns in flowers reveal the elegance of the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden Ratio. Mathematics in Stone and Bronze Claire and Helaman Ferguson Artists April 12, 2007 Two artists describe sculpture as a means of mathematical expression.

Sponsored by Grand Valley State University:

Office of the President
Office of the Provost
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Mathematics
Department of Art and Design
Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

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