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 alculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe 
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DESCRIPTION:Calculus\, the mathematical study of continuous change\, underp
 ins some of the most fundamental and miraculous achievements of humankind\
 , from determining the area of a circle to enabling innovations in modern 
 medicine\, computing\, and space travel. It can also illuminate the patter
 ns of the universe\, according to Steven Strogatz. \n\nIn a Chats in the S
 tacks talk\, Strogatz will discuss Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals t
 he Secrets of the Universe (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, 2019)\, his book t
 hat was listed as a New York Times Best Seller this year. The Jacob Gould 
 Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics and Stephen H. Weiss Presidentia
 l Fellow\, Strogatz charts the thrilling multi-millennial history of calcu
 lus that’s filled with brutal competitions and glorious discoveries. \n\
 nThis book talk is supported by the Mary A. Morrison Public Education Fund
  for Mann Library. Light refreshments will be served.
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LOCATION:Mann Library\, Room 160
SUMMARY:Chats in the Stacks: Steven Strogatz on Infinite Powers: How Calcul
 us Reveals the Secrets of the Universe 
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 k_with_steve_strogatz
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CATEGORIES:Lecture
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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