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As in previous years, we will celebrate this year's International Day of Mathematics, informally known as Pi Day, on March 14, 2025, with exciting activities.
We start the day with a Total Lunar Eclipse (total eclipse between 2:26am and 3:31am, and so the maximum is at 2:58am Barbados time) - how exciting!
For an overview, simulation and schedule for this eclipse, see here.
On campus, we will kick-off Pi-Day celebrations at Noon in ALT (Arts Lecture Theatre) by joining the Illustrating Mathematics Seminar Online on Zoom for a talk by Prof John Baez (UC Riverside) entitled "Visual Insights".
Abstract: For several years I ran a blog called Visual Insights which was a place to share striking images that help explain topics in mathematics. In this talk I'd like to show you some of these images and explain some of the mathematics they illustrate.
Afterwards, at 1pm, we meet at ALT to start a Mathematical Scavenger Hunt, organized by the UWI MathClub, across campus. Discover object of mathematical nature around UWI!
At 3:15pm, we then assemble again in MSLT (Medical Sciences Lecture Theatre). Dr Bernd Sing, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, will give the Pi Day talk "Mathematics in Art".
Abstract: We will explore the connections between mathematics and artistic expression. We will discover the beauty of mathematical visual and textile art, and get inspired to engage in our own creative mathematical projects, e.g., by creating ambigrams.
From 4pm onwards, we will turn MSLT and the area around in into a Mathematical Fair and Poster Session. You will be able to play Nim, explore Möbius strips, do some Origami folding, etc. Some of our Student Societies will show how they use math in their respective disciplines. And you can also view posters from the Calculus B course. Please join us for all these activities — there will also be some give-aways!
The highlight of the day will then be the screening of "Counted Out" at 7pm in MSLT. Don't miss this new hard-hitting documentary that shines a light on math as the foundation of democracy and economic opportunity. Watch the trailer
Don't miss this screening — please join us for this thought provoking film!
You can also see the program at Eventbrite.