A Short History of Mathematics

Prof. William Ames

School of Mathematics
Georgia Institute of Technology

October 14, 2005
202 Madison Hall
3:30 PM (Coffee and Cookies at 3:00)

Abstract

Mathematics occupies a central position in the deveopment of our sciences and technology. In the past it has been influenced by the needs of science and engineering. Indeed that synogism has been very useful. Today it is less so and mathematics grows on its own merits and because of that furnishes the tools for modern developments. The histroy of mathematicss illustrates these connections.