Location: Jabara Hall, Room 127

Together with Robert Fraser, we are delighted to announce that the first talk in the Math for Everyone Lecture Series will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14. Our speaker will be Professor Michael Dorff from Brigham Young University.

Talk Information
Title: How Mathematics Is Making Hollywood Movies Better?

Abstract:
What’s your favorite movie — "Star Wars", "Avatar", "The Avengers", or "Frozen"? All of these blockbuster films, and nearly every top-grossing Hollywood movie since 2000, have something in common: mathematics! You might not notice it while watching, but math plays a vital role in creating realistic and visually stunning effects. In this talk, we’ll explore how mathematics helps make better movies. Professor Dorff will discuss the math behind iconic scenes — from Disney’s "Frozen" (how to use math to create realistic snow) to Pixar’s "The Incredibles" (how to use math to animate motion). Come join us for a fascinating look at the connection between mathematics and movie magic!

Following the talk, there will be an informal Q&A session and light refreshments, providing for further discussion and engagement.

For more details about the Math for Everyone Lecture Series, please visit:
https://sites.google.com/view/yuehjulin/event-and-outreach/math-for-everyone

The lecture series is sponsored by NSF and by the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics at Wichita State University.