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SUMMARY:Using Maths to Decode the Universe - Dr Tom Crawford\, University 
 of Oxford
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CONTACT:Janet Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \n\nMathematical modelling is one of the most powerf
 ul tools available in our quest to understand the universe. From the work 
 of Einstein and the theory of relativity\, to disease modelling during the
  COVID-19 pandemic\, by using the language of mathematics and reducing the
  world to equations\, we are able to increase our understanding of what is
  happening around us. In a sense\, mathematics is the key that unlocks the
  secret code of the universe.\n\nIn this talk\, Dr Tom Crawford will share
  some of his favourite examples of how mathematical modelling can be used 
 to answer questions about the world in which we live. Beginning with his o
 wn work on the spread of pollution in the ocean\, our journey will take us
  through video games\, sports and finding the perfect partner. Expect to s
 ee the tools of maths used in ways you never thought possible…\n\nBio: \
 n\nDr Tom Crawford teaches Maths at the University of Oxford and the Unive
 rsity of Cambridge\, as well as running the award-winning 'Tom Rocks Maths
 ’ outreach programme. With over 25 million views on YouTube\, it's likel
 y you’ve seen him taking a high school maths exam with no preparation\, 
 or talking all things fluid dynamics on Numberphile. \n\nWhen not misbehav
 ing with numbers\, Tom can usually be found playing football\, snowboardin
 g or getting a new maths tattoo (15 and counting…). 
LOCATION:Lady Mitchell Hall\, Sidgwick Avenue
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