Padmanabhan “Padhu” Seshaiyer grew up in his native India dreaming about how to solve “real world” problems through mathematics. Now, a noted mathematician at George Mason University, Padhu is also on a personal mission to change the often-negative perception and image that students have about math.
See the math all around you in this Making Math Meaningful Lab. You’ll visit multiple stations showcasing math in unexpected places such as a dart board, a treadmill, in art and magic, and drones. Follow along and construct your very own math drone!
The SciFest All Access virtual expo – a program of the USA Science & Engineering Festival – took place online September 26 through October 31, 2020. SciFest featured engaging STEM activities and performances that celebrate the excitement of STEM for K-12 students, college students, educators, and families.
