John Bibby
- 1. John Bibby jb43@york.ac.uk Our Aim: to do for mathematics what the National Science Museum does for science Our Method: one large iconic centre, plus a nationwide outreach network (partnering with existing institutions) Key Themes: active engagement, everyone is a mathematician, maths is everywhere (science and arts; history, geography, outer and inner space)
- 3. FAQs and some provisional answers What are you trying to do? We want to change attitudes to mathematics, so maths becomes cool and a CanDo subject, not something that frightens. We want to improve perceptions, confidence and skills.
- 4. How do you intend to do this? Via a national centre and a nationwide network of mathetariums (maths museums). These will do for mathematics what planetariums do for the solar system and outer space - inspire, excite, educate and amaze, providing everything from fun and a great day out to serious understanding and guidance and follow-up for people at all levels of understanding.
- 5. What will this network consist of ? (Maybe) one big national centre and 5-10 regional hubs.
- 6. Where will the regional hubs be? They will be located so that 90% of the UK population is within 1 hours travel. Some will be in existing institutions museums, science centres etc.; some will be new-builds; and some will develop heritage buildings (unused schools etc.) in development areas. We will be inviting bids from institutions that wish to become a regional hub.
- 7. We will be inviting bids from institutions that wish to become a regional hub. Please speak to me or email me if you are interested jb43@york.ac.uk You can sign up for the MWUK newsletter at MathsWorldUK.com/contact/
- 8. Whats already out there ? Moebius architecture National Library of Kazakhstan http://www.archdaily.com/33238/national- library-in-astana-kazakhstan-big/
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- 34. You have 18 bottles and a 6 x 4 milkcrate. Put an even number of bottles into every row and column.
- 35. You have 18 bottles and a 6 x 4 milkcrate. Put an even number of bottles into every row and column.