Next Monday the WMS is having a social in Top B. There will be lots of frivolous fun, frolics, dangerous drinks mayhem, and hats...
For early birds, we will be up in the grad from 8:30 and heading down to top b at 9. We'll grab some seats upstairs. Come say hi.
The study of Diophantine Equations, that is, equations to which we want to find integer solutions, is one of the oldest and most fruitful areas of number theory. Many famous problems, such as Fermat's Last Theorem or Catalan's Conjecture ("the only two consecutive powers are 8 and 9") are examples of Diophantine equations which have sparked great interest and, in some cases, entire areas of mathematics which have been developed in order to solve them (ring theory and elliptic curves being two notable examples).
On August 8th 1900, in what was possibly the most famous lecture in the history of mathematics, the great David Hilbert set a list of 23 open problems that he deemed important enough to set the direction for mathematical research in the 20th century. These problems have all gained a special status in mathematical lore and have gained a great deal of attention during the past 100 years, leading to the resolution of many (though not all) of them.
Maths Cafe is back in the form of Revision Cafe, and just like last year, we are stepping it up to 2 days a week (Tuesday and Thursday). See you there!
Discussion Groups are back for term 3, starting with one of our trademark "Free-for-alls" this Monday at 7:30 in MS03: anyone is welcome to bring a piece of maths they find interesting/fun and hold a mini-discussion group about it (even as short as 10-15 minutes). Maths banter aplenty guaranteed, "then pub."
Last year, your favourite mathtastic mathciety ran a series of informal lectures for first and second years pre-exams: the idea was to bring you up to speed and give you an overview of topics to make your exams just a little better- Their success was, to be honest, mixed at best, but we want to change that.
This year they're coming back, bigger and better than ever, but we need your help to make 'em that way...
I'd just like to highlight that the Warwick Mathematics Society has passed a significant milestone in terms of members: 400.
When the WMS was known by that rather ugly M-word, numbers would just about limp over 200, now with all the diverse academic support, extra-curricular and social activities we've rocketed through 400.
I would encourage new members to feel free to post on the forums, even just to say hello, or ask for help, or to give it!
Like skiing or snowboarding? Don't miss this opportunity and join in, as the WMS goes to Milton Keynes to enjoy the inside ski slope.
Only about £30, and 50 minutes away by coach/minibus. Post on this thread to register interest and keep an eye out for updates.
The Warwick Mathematics Society will be selling revision guides for the following second year modules on Tuesday at 11am in the Street:
MA231 Vector Analysis
MA244 Analysis III
As usual, they're free for members of the society and £1 each for non-members.
If you haven't already joined the society, you can do so on the Students' Union website at:
http://www.warwicksu.com/organisation/4191/
We'll be distributing the society clothing order in the workroom, look for the people with the big box!
