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Mathematicians are fascinated by the elegance and beauty of the ideas behind mathematical theories. Their personal stories are equally important and interesting as their discoveries.
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Prizes for outstanding mathematics (Part 2)•
November 11 2024, by Nicos StarreveldTwo weeks ago I had the pleasure to attend two events where prizes for outstanding research in mathematics were awarded, one of them was the CWI Best Thesis in Applied Math 2024. It was a great pleasure to be there, to chat with (most of) the candidates, and to learn what they have done during their bachelor and master thesis'.Read article - Article
Prizes for outstanding mathematics (Part 1)•
October 29 2024, by Nicos StarreveldTwo weeks ago I had the pleasure to attend two events where prizes for outstanding research in mathematics were awarded, the Christiaan Huygens Science prize and the CWI Best Thesis in Applied Math 2024.Read article - Article
Interview with Claudia Flandoli, author of comics and an illustrator•
July 15 2024, by Diletta Martinelli, Nicos Starreveld and Raf BocklandtClaudia Flandoli is an author of comics and an illustrator, with a keen interest in science topics. Last year she gave a short talk during the opening of IMAGINARY in Amsterdam. We couldn't let this opportunity pass and we asked her for an interview about art and science.Read article - Article
Some ideas on teaching graph theory in high schools•
June 4 2024, by Bibi TeiwesHave you ever wondered how you can make mathematics interesting to the daily life of students? In this article, we will discuss two important and exciting concepts teachers can use to introduce graph theory in their classes.Read article - Article
Random Graphs and Complex Networks: Volume 2 has appeared!•
April 22 2024, by Remco van der HofstadIn February 2024, the second Volume of the Random Graphs and Complex Networks book series has appeared. This volume is aimed more towards the research community, including PhD students and researchers, with a mathematical background.Read article