A Sangaku Revived

In this paper we give an account on our mathematical and visual explorations inspired by a sangaku. First we introduce sangakus – traditional Japanese mathematical tablets. Then we give four examples of our static contemporary variants. Finally, we discuss in detail how a fifth sangaku led us to simulate the growth of water lilies, as a means of visualizing the problem. This approach lead to the mathematical field of circle packing, and made it possible to experience the visually intriguing process with different settings of the algorithm

Expectation Versus Reality: Perceived Differences in Cognitive Ability Between Men and Women

In Western society, there is a common belief that there are clear differences between male and female brains. In our project, we hope to gain insight into the beliefs of undergraduate students regarding this very idea. We are surveying Binghamton University students about their perceptions regarding the differences in cognitive ability between cis-gender men and women. Our survey asks students if certain skills are gendered, which gender these skills are more closely associated with, and where students learned these stereotypes. These results will be compared to the current state of knowledge about cognitive differences between the sexes. We anticipate that students will overestimate the extent of brain differences between the sexes, as our culture has conditioned us to believe. Our goal is to enlighten others about the pervasiveness of neurosexism.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1097/thumbnail.jp

216 Jewish Hospital of St. Louis

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216 Jewish Hospital of St. Louis

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