Mathematics and Interdisciplinarity: Outreach Activities at the University of Coimbra

João Fernandes (), Carlos Fiolhais () and Carlota Simões ()
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João Fernandes: Observatório Astronómico da Universidade de Coimbra, CFC—Centro de Física Computacional, Departamento de Matemática
Carlos Fiolhais: Departamento de Física da Universidade de Coimbra, CFC—Centro de Física Computacional
Carlota Simões: Departamento de Física da Universidade de Coimbra, CFC—Centro de Física Computacional

A chapter in Raising Public Awareness of Mathematics, 2012, pp 241-254 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract It is well known that informal learning may and should supplement formal learning. They are both known to help each other. Based on our experience of outreach activities at the University of Coimbra, we discuss the deep connection of mathematics with astronomy, physics and art. We show with some examples how these connections may facilitate the bridge between mathematics and the public, in particular young people, raising the public awareness of mathematics.

Keywords: Astronomical Example; Solar Midday; Stained Glass Windows; Real Astronomical Data; Mount Palomar Observatory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-25710-0_18

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