Maths in Action

On 26 November, the Lower Sixth Mathematicians attended ‘Maths in Action’ at the Emmanuel centre, consisting of a series of six lectures on applications of mathematical principles in the real world. Throughout the day, we heard about hidden mathematical strategies in games; applications in protecting our environment; fractals; and the importance of statistics, all from renowned UCL professors and scientists.  

The talk on “the man who cannot lose” by Matt Pritchard was a particularly intriguing lecture during the trip. This challenged us as mathematicians to consider the way maths can be incorporated into even the most unexpected of places in our lives and the different ways it can be utilized. One reason why maths is such an interesting subject is the fact that it plays such a crucial role in every aspect of our lives, whether it is science and stats or through creative means such as magic or engineering. The variety of applications of maths shown throughout this trip made the day very enjoyable and allowed us to see different pathways that incorporate maths.

Overall, Maths in Action was a valuable experience and left us with a lot to take away and consider.