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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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Shreds of memories of Paul Erdős•
September 20 2020, by Network PagesIn mathematics it is almost impossible not to encounter the name of Paul Erdős. Much of his work centered around discrete mathematics, cracking many previously unsolved problems in the field.Read article - Article
Interview with Birgit Sollie•
September 13 2020, by Clara Stegehuis and Francesca AriciBirgit Sollie is a PhD student at the VU Amsterdam, where she does research in stochastic processes and mathematical biology. In this interview she talks about her research and her motivation for doing mathematics.Read article - Article
José van Dijck: "I draw inspiration from the relationship between technology, user and ideas"•
August 30 2020, by Nicos StarreveldJosé van Dijck is a University Professor of Media and Digital Society at Utrecht University. Her research concerns media, social media and media technologies.Read article - Article
"A digital app can help reconstruct the virus transmission contact network"•
July 24 2020, by Nicos StarreveldDirectly or indirectly networks played a crucial role during the Corona health crisis. During this online event the speakers shed light on the relevance of networks in combating the epidemic, each one from a different point of view, namely from that of the exact sciences, medicine, communication and social sciences respectively.Read article - Update
Verbonden tegen Covid-19 – Structure, contacts, emotions and behavior•
July 5 2020, by Nicos StarreveldOn Tuesday 31st of May the KNAW organized the webinar "Verbonden tegen Covid-19 - Hoe netwerken pandemieën verspreiden en bestrijden" (Connected against Covid-19 - How networks spread and combat pandemics).Read article