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  • SCC 64: Matt Parker

    SCC 64: Matt Parker
    Feb 17 2016
    On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by comedian, shopkeep, calculator un-boxer, and all-around mathematics communication powerhouse Matt Parker for a conversation about his new book Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension, why Matt signs calculators, and the origin story of The Festival of the Spoken Nerd. Be …
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    34 Min.
  • SCC 63: Santa Fe Institute

    SCC 63: Santa Fe Institute
    Jul 15 2015
    On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen travels to Santa Fe to speak with three of the researchers at the Santa Fe Institute. He speaks with Yoav Kallus about packing oranges, Sid Redner about statistical physics, and Josh Grochow about complex systems. Plus, so much more. Support Strongly Connected Components at our Patreon! Follow …
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    1 Std.
  • SCC 62: Katie Steckles

    SCC 62: Katie Steckles
    Jul 2 2015
    On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by mathematician Katie Steckles. They discuss how ER influenced her to study mathematics, just what the word mathematician encompasses, and what a mathematician in residence does. Be sure to follow Katie on twitter, check out her work with Think Maths, and her other mathematical …
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    42 Min.
  • SCC 61: Cents

    SCC 61: Cents
    Jun 12 2015
    Cents – Official Trailer On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by the director and writer of the Kickstarter funded independent film Cents Christopher Boone. They discuss how to use mathematics in a movie without making it about solving problem sets, why he made all characters guilty when it came to …
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    40 Min.
  • SCC 60: The Other Half

    SCC 60: The Other Half
    May 27 2015
    On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by the hosts of the new ACMEScience podcast The Other Half, Annie Rorem and Anna Haensch. The Other Half, a new podcast from ACMEScience.com, is an exploration of the the other half of a bunch of things. First, Anna and Annie want to take …
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    25 Min.
  • Episode 59: Erica Klarreich

    Episode 59: Erica Klarreich
    May 21 2015
    On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen talks to mathematics writer Erica Klarreich. They discuss why she had no choice but to go into mathematics because of her family, what triggered her to move from research into journalism, and how she tries to leave her readers with a small sense of doing …
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    28 Min.
  • Episode 58: Carlo Sequin

    Episode 58: Carlo Sequin
    May 7 2015
    On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen talks with Professor Emeritus at University of California Berkley Carlo Sequin. They discuss the geometry of integrated circuits, how to design a building so that one is close to their grad students but far away from the nuclear reactor, how mathematical art can inspire computer programs …
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    39 Min.
  • SCC 57: Talithia Williams

    SCC 57: Talithia Williams
    Apr 22 2015
    On this episode of Strongly Connected Components Samuel Hansen is joined by Associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College Talithia Williams. They discuss what it was about statistics that drew her to its study, how you can use your body’s data to live a better life, and why she spends as much time as …
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    34 Min.