Mathematics in everyday life

Objective

The project is devoted to raising public awareness for mathematics. The means is an exhibition of mathematical experiments showing the impact and importance of mathematics in everyday life. The already existing experience shows that in such a way one can communicate the relevance of mathematics to nearly everybody, in particular youngsters, male and female. Mathematics is not only the oldest science, but also crucial for many modern applications. It serves to maintain and enhance our current lifestyle and economic performance. The project brings together several European initiatives (Giessen, Firenze, Pisa, Modena, Milano, Porto, London) for mathematical science centers in order to reach a critical mass für developing a common exhibition.
The project is subdivided into 6 modules, for which the different teams are responsible:
Numbers (Giessen),
mathematics in every objects (Firenze, Pisa)
perspectivity (Modena),
symmetry (Milano),
strange rooms (Porto),
games (London). The exhibition will be based on common didactical principles and design rules.

Programme(s)

• FP5-HUMAN POTENTIAL - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Improving the human research potential and the socio-economic knowledge base" (1998-2002)

Topic(s)

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Call for proposal

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Funding Scheme

THN - Thematic network contracts

Coordinator

JUSTUS-LIEBIG-UNIVERSITY OF GIESSEN

Address

Arndstrasse, 2
35390 Giessen
Germany

Participants (5)

ASSOCIACAO ATRACTOR MATEMATICA INTERACTIVA

Portugal

Address

Praca Gomes Teixeira
4099 002 Porto

Middlesex University

United Kingdom

Address

Queensway
EN3 4SF Enfield

THE UNIVERSITY OF MILANO

Italy

Address

Via Saldini 50
20122 Milano

UNIVERSITY OF FLORENCE

Italy

Address

Viale Morgagni 67 A
50134 Firenze

UNIVERSITY OF MODENA AND REGGIO EMILIA

Italy

Address

Via G.campi 213 B
41100 Modena