LifeLong Learning

LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.

How Mathematics is Making Movies Better

• Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024

• Time: 3:00 PM

• Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346

Why is math needed to create better movies? What type of mathematical tools are used? We will explore the mathematics that enhance the magic of filmmaking, where precision and creativity converge to shape unforgettable cinematic experiences like Pixar's Frozen or Disney's Moana.

Presenter: Silvia Jiménez Bolaños is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Colgate University. She teaches courses in Differential Equations and Computational Mathematics. Her current research focuses on the Mathematics of Materials Science.

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