“The Magic of Mathematics” Lecture in Washington DC on November 7, 2005
Professor Rudolf Taschner was elected
“Scientist of the Year 2004” by the Austrian Association of Science
Journalists. On November 7th, in recognition of this honor,
Rudolf Taschner was invited by the Office of Science & Technology
(OST) to give a lecture entitled “The Magic of Mathematics” in Washington
DC. He presented his work which emphasizes how math can be fun for children
and adults around the world.
He discussed some of his ongoing projects and introduced the
American audience to "math.space," a highly successful initiative he
co-founded
in January 2003 at the MuseumsQuartier in Vienna that has reached out
to the public by the thousands - even children as young as four years
old.
Call for Applications: GRAZ FELLOWSHIP for Young Researchers 2006
The Graz Fellowship for Young Researchers 2006 is looking for qualified
applicants. The application deadline is January 7, 2006.
Objectives:
The Medical University of Graz is an
internationally oriented university where excellent biomedical
research is conducted. In recognition of the fact that researchers’
mobility, and especially the mobility of young researchers, is a
key factor for the future competitiveness of European research
and for the advancement of the medical sciences for the benefit
of humankind, the Medical University of Graz invites one young
researcher to carry out a project in collaboration with an
Institute and/or Department of the Medical University in Graz.
Professor Rudolf Taschner was elected
“Scientist of the Year 2004” by the Austrian Association of Science
Journalists. On November 7th, in recognition of this honor,
Rudolf Taschner was invited by the Office of Science & Technology
(OST) to give a lecture entitled “The Magic of Mathematics” in Washington
DC. He presented his work which emphasizes how math can be fun for children
and adults around the world.