The Problem with Pentagons
Description
We've been using geometric tilings to make art and math for thousands of years. So why did it take us until 2017 to finally answer the question "Which pentagons tile the plane?" Learn about the classification of plane tilings and the surprising twists, diverse contributors, and curricular connections that can bring modern math into the classroom.
Lead Speaker
Patrick Honner, Brooklyn Technical High School
Audience
General Interest
Topics
For the Love and Joy of Mathematics
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