You've probably heard that π is an irrational number: its decimal expansion never terminates and never repeats. But has anyone ever tried to convince you of this, or have you just been asked to accept it?
Bob Milnikel will help coordinate all of us working together on a proof of the irrationality of π. Individuals or teams will be given small algebra or calculus facts to establish, which we will then assemble into a proof that π must be irrational. No knowledge of mathematics beyond first-semester calculus will be needed.
Join us on Monday, September 12, from 3:10 to 4 p.m. in Hayes 109 for this exciting activity and presentation!