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Join us for a presentation by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska in the beautiful Roots of Knowledge stained-glass gallery! Free and open to all!About this Event
“Unfolding Connections Between Hidden Figures and Origami” - Presented by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska
“Hidden Figures” is a 2016 American movie about forgotten African American women who helped win the space race. Origami is an ancient art of paper folding that can result in complex, beautiful, and eye-catching paper designs. The presentation will discuss the math behind the movie and the amazing Origami folds, and in addition, will draw connections between the movie, Origami, and space.
About Dr. Violeta Vasilevska
Dr. Vasilevska received her doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and joined the Department of Mathematics at Utah Valley University in 2010. She is passionate about teaching; and in her classes, she implements various active learning, student-centered approaches and cultivates an inclusive, interactive, and engaged environment. Her research interests are diverse, ranging from topics in pure mathematics to topics in math education. She enjoys mentoring students through undergraduate research. Since 2007, she has been leading and participating in various outreach programs that popularize mathematics, especially ones that encourage and support women in mathematics. Among her hobbies are her love for Origami, reading, and traveling to learn about different cultures.
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Roots of Knowledge is a stained-glass panorama of history and human drama. The intricate details incorporated into every window represent years of painstaking research on the events and people that shaped humankind from the days of wooly mammoths and cavemen to the iPhone. Created by Holdman Studios and installed at the UVU Fulton Library in 2016, this artistic landmark comprises 80 individual panes and took 12 years to complete.
For information on where to park at UVU, please visit https://www.uvu.edu/parking/visitor-parking.html.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bingham Gallery (Roots of Knowledge) at Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, United States
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