MrHonner

Math Photo: Ten Pi Radians

I liked the look from inside the five full twists of this helical playground piece.

By MrHonner, 12 yearsJune 29, 2014 ago

3D Printing Application Teaching Technology

3D Printed Torus Knot

My students and I experimented a bit with 3D printing at the end of the year (as part of my always-do-something-new strategy). This (5,3) Torus knot was one of our successes.

I see a lot of possibility for 3D printing in my classrooms next year, and I’m looking forward to thinking and learning more about it.

By MrHonner, 12 yearsJune 25, 2014 ago

Application Appreciation Photography

The geometry of a hyperbolic paraboloid makes it a good choice for a canopy. The posts of different heights create a natural path for rainwater to flow off the tarp, eliminating the chance of standing water collecting in puddles on top.

Except maybe for a single drop at the saddle point!

Art Resources

Bridges 2014 — Math and Art

The 2014 Bridges Math and Art conference will be held August 14th through 19th in Seoul, South Korea.

The Bridges organization has been hosting this international conference highlighting the connections between art, mathematics, and computer science since 1994. I have participated in several Bridges conferences, and my experiences there have greatly influenced me as a mathematician and a teacher.

I am proud to have two photographs in this year’s art exhibit. You can see my work here, and you can peruse the entire 2014 Bridges Art Gallery here.