Event Detail

Event Type: 
External
Date/Time: 
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 18:00 to 20:00
Location: 
Courtyard by Marriott
Event Link: 
http://www.davincidays.org/steam-lectures

Speaker Info

Local Speaker: 
Sarah Hagen
Guest Speaker: 
PhD Candidate
Institution: 
Oregonstate University
Abstract: 

Using eclipse events and the geometry of triangles, the ancient Greeks were able to measure the size and distance to both the moon and the sun with surprising accuracy. In this presentation, participants will learn how the Greeks were able to make such astounding measurements, and will leave with the tools to make such measurements themselves. Absolutely no math background is required.

Bio: Sarah Hagen has master's degrees in both mathematics and teaching mathematics. She is currently working on a PhD in fluid dynamics.