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Recent headlines (here and here) may have struck fear into those living near major energy installations due to references about the Stuxnet malware. In 2009, this particular strain of malware caused significant damage to the Nantanz nuclear facility, reportedly destroying a fifth of Iran's nuclear centrifuges. Recent reports about Operation Dragonfly, however, appear to be […]
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How many words are normal for a children's novel?
Say 5th - 8th grade, if that's the best way to measure it.
According to Colleen Lindsay (former agent), a middle grade novel has on average 35K words.
If you write a really good story like Harry Potter, you can get away with making kids read an almost infinite amount of words. Although, you'll notice with the Harry Potter books the length of each book increases with each release in the series. So if you're writing a series, start small, then increase the word count with each release.
Publishers are probably more open to this approach, since when you become more established, there's less risk for them with bigger books.
The word count does not matter until it is good enough to engross the children into it and that the story is a right mix of its own ingredients makes it worth a read.
Just research a bit with your neighborhood kids, or relatives having kids of that particular age group. If you have good network of friends, you might come up with helping hands for your cause. That will be first-hand original data for your own good. :-)

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Clare Niederhauser was arrested by the Layton police in a Salt Lake City suburb for reckless endangerment. He shot at Robert Santos Cruz after the crook tried to burglarize his home:
"I can understand the guy getting caught up in the moment, but he's got some explaining to do," said Clark Aposhian. "It's not that he was shooting at the person necessarily, but the reckless endangerment is because he fired his gun when the rounds could have gun anywhere."
Could have gun anywhere? What an unlikely typo. . .


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Research & Training
Science Education
Resources for Students
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NIAMS Kids Pages
Your childhood and teen years are a prime time to learn habits that will help you keep your bones, joints, muscles, and skin healthy for years to come.
Resources for Educators
Microscope Imaging Station
Explore a tiny universe. The Microscope Imaging Station at the Exploratorium in San Francisco lets visitors take control of powerful microscopes. Take an up-close look at stem cells, sea urchins, and immune cells bent on destruction. The station is funded in part by an NIH Science Education Partnership Award.
Office of Science Education
Free resources for science teachers. NIH's Office of Science Education coordinates science education activities at NIH and helps to develop programs that serve elementary, secondary, and college students and teachers, as well as the public.
See All You Can See
The National Eye Institute (NEI) is happy to share information and resources to help you teach children about the importance of taking care of their eyes. The activities on this website are based on VISION: A School Program for Grades 4-8, a curriculum developed by the NEI in cooperation with the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition): Curricula and Toolkits
The curricula and toolkits on this page are designed to help you run and evaluate your We Can!® program. In addition, you will find resources to enhance your programming, report your activities to We Can! staff, and work with ethnically diverse populations, including African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islanders.
Media Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active!
Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! is an interactive after-school education program for young people ages 11 to 13. It is designed to help teach them about the complex media world around them, and how it can affect their health--especially in the areas of nutrition and physical activity.
Student and Teacher Activities from NIDCD
Classroom Activities from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication DisordersNews, games, videos, and education campaigns.
Open Wide and Trek Inside!
A Curriculum Supplement from the the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, goes beyond the traditional brushing and flossing curriculum, this module focuses on the science of the oral environment, and major scientific concepts relating to oral health.
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Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., offers a message to high school graduates.
This video was requested by a motivated graduating senior at a high school in Ontario, but it speaks to students everywhere. May 19, 2011.


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Penang island hotels
Penang the Pearl
Penang straddles part of the Malaysian mainland before breaking free and becoming its own tropical oasis in the Andaman Sea. Slap on the sunscreen and head straight for the beach resorts of Batu Ferringhi or Tanjung Bungah, where the most strenuous task of your day will be the short walk between the pool and the cocktail bar (to avoid such unnecessary exercise, book a hotel with a pool bar). If you can peel yourself from the sun lounger, get to Penang's UNESCO World Heritage Listed capital, Georgetown, and bargain your way down Penang's famous Chowrasta Wet Market, before sampling some spicy goods in Little India (Delhi without the Delhi Belly).
With so much natural and manmade beauty, it won't be long until you understand why Penang is called 'The Pearl of the Orient'. And when that realisation hits you like Enlightenment hit the Buddha, well, you won't want to leave.
Penang's Top 10
10. Snake Temple in Bayan Lepas is alive with swarms of venomous snakes, allegedly sedated from the strong incense. This temple experience is one to ssssavour.
5. Fort Cornwallis: Steeped in history, this well-preserved fortress is the site of Penang's colonial conquest for Britain by Captain Francis Light.
9. Khoo Kongsi Temple: Located in Penang's historic heart of Georgetown, this ancient Chinese clan house is the best example of Chinese architecture and history under one elaborate roof.
4. Penang's Botanical Gardens is a 29-hectare garden paradise. Check out the 'cannonball tree', with its beautiful bright flowers and bulbous cannonball-like fruit.
8. Butterfly Farm:For all things fluttery, creepy and crawly, this conservation farm is an interactive animal oasis. Perfect day out with the kids, or a place to release the child within.
3. Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram:This restful Thai Buddhist temple houses a 33m-long gold-plated reclining Buddha.
7. Take a shuttle train up to Penang Hill or 'Bukit Bendera'. It's an ideal viewpoint to absorb the breathtaking views of Penang and its flourishing green countryside.
2. Masjid Terapung: Built in 2004, this 'Floating Mosque' (it's actually supported by pillars) in Tanjung Bungah, can accommodate 1500 Malay Muslim devotees and is a glorious example of Islamic architecture.
6. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion: Harness some of the positive Feng Shui of this 'big blue house'. Commissioned in the 19th Century by rich Chinese merchant Cheong Fatt Tze (the original Fatt cat), the mansion showcases the best of Chinese artisianary in Penang.
1. Kek Lok Si Temple:The largest and most elaborate Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. A visual feast of illuminated lanterns and bronzed Buddha statues abound. Make sure you dress appropriately when visiting.
Penang History
- Kek Lok Si Temple – A Buddhist temple constructed in 1890, with Burmese, Thai and Chinese influences.
- Eastern & Oriental Hotel – Historical building dates back to 1884, famous for its long Penang seafront.
- Snake Temple – Constructed in 1850, this temple is famous for snakes said to be drunk on incense.
- Tue Pek Kong – Originally started as a temple, it has been used for secret meetings, including the rebellious sort.
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion – Former home of a 19th-century Chinese merchant with eclectic tastes.
Penang Art & Culture
- Rumah Berhala Tow Boo Kong – A Buddhist temple constructed over a 29-year period.
- Nine Emperor Gods Festival – Held on the ninth day of the ninth month according to the Buddhist calendar.
- Wat Buppharam – This temple is a place for your questions to be answered.
- Chinese Clan Houses – These houses were set up to help Chinese immigrants get established in Penang.
- Sri Mariammam Temple – The temple is South Indian in design, treated as a clan house for Tamils.
Penang Shopping
- Mydin's Wholesale Emporium – The place to go in Penang for bargain prices on everything.
- Penang Pewter – Merchants of lovely pewter items of all kinds.
- Gurney Plaza – This plaza holds everything from a cinema to boutiques to an Apple store.
- Midlands Park Centre – The mall is eight stories tall with a rooftop pool.
- Fuan Wong – This shop offers fused-glass creations from its artist namesake.
Gay & Lesbian Penang
- Bagan Lounge – This mixed lounge offers fun Asian furnishings, jazz pop and a trans-diva.
- Beach Blanket Babylon – This mixed club is suited to night owls.
- Taman Hwa Seng – The riverside location provides a discreet place to chat up locals.
- Batu Feringhi Beach – A hot beach populated by even hotter guys.
- Mews Café – This gay- and lesbian-friendly cafe serves a variety of tasty regional goodies.
Penang Outdoor
- Monkey Beach – This is an ideal place for a fun day out at the beach.
- Penang Butterfly Farm – See some of the most beautiful butterflies in Malaysia, all in one place.
- Penang Tropical Fruit Farm – More than 250 kinds of fruit, many of them rare, are cultivated here.
- Tropical Spice Garden – So much more than a garden, you'll lose track of time exploring the trails.
- Penang Hill – This is a good place to escape from the heat and enjoy a nice view.
Penang Sport
- Water Sports – Several options are available, including parasailing, jet skiing and water skiing.
- Bukit Jumbal Country Club – This 18-hole golf course offers a challenge for all putters.
- Penang Turf Club – See exciting horse racing, but gambling is not allowed.
- Penang International Sports Arena – This impressive-looking arena boasts an Olympic-sized pool.
- Penang Sports Club – This large sporting complex offers facilities for almost any sport.
Penang LocalGeorgetown
Georgetown is an eclectic mix of the old and the new, the East and the West. Sacred and historical World Heritage sites mingle with cafés, hawker stalls and markets. Hone those haggling skills in Pulau Tikus wet market, where you'll find live frogs and chickens next to 'authentic' Rolex watches and Gucci goods. The ramshackle, narrow alleyways of Little India (Lebuh Pasar) and Chinatown make for a claustrophobically wonderful shopping experience. Take care, though, because all the cars, buses, trucks, ancient trishaws and swerving scooters can make crossing the road a precarious business. If you can get past these minor obstacles, catch the funicular up to Penang Hill for a breathtaking panoramic view over Penang.Batu Ferringhi is packed to the brim with sun-hungry tourists during peak season (December/January), despite its higher prices, murky water and almost unswimmable beach. The traffic on the water rivals that on Georgetown's streets, and between dodging the jellyfish, jet skis and waterskiers, swimming here is almost more trouble than what it's worth. Instead, laze poolside in some of the best beachfront resorts in Malaysia, and sample the best of Penang's cuisine in one of their many bars and restaurants. At night, the Pasar Malam night markets come to life with a strong waft of PVC fake designer goods, but it's not a trip to Malaysia without at least one cheap knock-off.
Tanjung Bungah Home to Penang's Water Sports Centre, it is the 2004-built Masjid Terapung ('Floating Mosque') that captures most of the attention. Sitting stoically out to sea, with its minaret dominating the skyline, it's cool in a slightly incongruous way. For something different, Penang's Toy Museum has over 100,000 toys, figurines and collectables and is sure to incite lots of excitement (or extreme jealousy, followed by a nasty tantrum) in the kids.
Teluk Bahang
Its name means 'Bay of the Glowing Amber' – which couldn't be more appropriate. At sunset, sip a cocktail and contemplate the wonders of creation, Nature or anything you believe in as spectacular swirls of orange and amber hues dance across the sky. This sleepy fishing village is slowly awaking to the tourist trade. Resorts are already moving in – which is why you can enjoy a sunset cocktail – but it hasn't yet succumbed to the tackiness of overdevelopment.
Swimming here is a risky business due to jellyfish-ridden waters, but Teluk Bahang's pristine rainforest surrounds make up for it. It's here you'll find the Butterfly Farm, a sanctuary for all critters that flitter, as well as other crawlers with too many legs to count. For a different type of educational experience, the peaceful Tropical Spice Garden offers Malay cooking classes, which will grant you some serious Masterchef bragging rights. Then you can work off your self-cooked feast with a hike along one of Penang National Park's three walking tracks.
Beyan Lepus
A Free Industrial Zone and home to the island's international airport, at first glance Beyan Lepus appears to be nothing but an overgrown hub of industrial factories of multinational corporations. But the true Westerner within us all will be dutifully drawn to – and ultimately satisfied by – Penang's biggest shopping centre, Queensbay Mall. Once the credit card is sufficiently drained, head to the Bukit Jambul Orchid, Hibiscus and Reptile Garden, where you have two hectares of land take in the local fauna and flora. The main attractions include a 20kg albino python and a 100-year-old tortoise. For a more sobering experience, the Penang War Museum, which was used by the Japanese in World War II as a Malay prisoner of war camp, is a must for any military history buff.
Penang Eat & Drink
With Chinese, Indian, Malay and Mediterranean amongst a flurry of other flavours, it's no wonder Penang is regarded as the food capital of Malaysia. Just a word of advice: pace yourself... there's a lot to get through!
Opera Oriental Cuisine & Lifestyle Gallery Dark, moody lighting sets the sexy scene for this award-winning restaurant. Interesting takes on classic dishes such as Spring Rolls and Peking Duck Pancakes make it a popular haunt. Georgetown.
Agua Mediterranean Cuisine
Goh Swee Kee Teochew Restaurant Authentic Teochew cuisine that prides itself on traditional family recipes. Try the braised goose meat, homemade fish balls and fried tofu with chive dip. Georgetown
La Farfalla This elegant, award-winning restaurant is recognised for its superb Italian creations. Beef Carpaccio, antipasto and the pasta dishes are all delicious. Intercontinental Resort, Teluk Bahang.
Thirty Two at The Mansion Treat yourself at this always-popular venue, which serves up the perfect fusion of Continental/Asian flavours. Fine dining in a decedent, but unpretentious restaurant. Georgetown
That Little Wine Bar For a relaxed night out with friends, visit this casual boutique wine bar in Georgetown. TLWB also has a great selection of tasty share plates.
Edelweiss Café Get romantic the Germanic way – over Cheese Fondue and fat German Curry Pork Sausages. Set in a 150-year-old building, Edelweiss has a rustic charm and an old world feel. Georgetown
Hawker Food Not mentioning Hawker food would be an injustice to Penang's food culture. Hawker stalls are all over Penang, in the historic streets of Georgetown, Gurney Drive and Chinatown. Take your cue from where the locals eat and enjoy the cheap delights of Penang's street food.
Beach Blanket Babylon As the name suggests, Beach Blanket's alfresco dining has a relaxed, beachy feel. A trendy cocktail bar popular with Penang's groovers, the bistro menu is one of the best in town. Georgetown
Ferringhi Garden Restaurant: Dine in what feels like the middle of a tropical rainforest. A bit pricey, but well worth the delicious western/Chinese fusions and great service. Georgetown
Penang Events
Thaipusam Festival is a three-day Hindu festival, celebrated in either January or February. Colourful confetti parades are met with painful facial piercings as a kind of self-sacrifice. Worth watching, not trying.
See Penang painted red and gold for Chinese New Year, also in January or February.The Kek Lok Si Temple is the place to be during this event, then join the conga line of lion dancing, decorated trishaws and live bands banging and crashing through the streets.
Wesak Day falls in April or May. Thousands of Penang's Buddhists take to the temples to celebrate the birth of Buddhism. Become enlightened watching the procession of monks, floats and flowers in and around Jalan Burmah.
The Sarawak Gawai Festival on 1 June celebrates the rice-harvesting season. Traditional costume performances are followed by a delicious feast and, most importantly, drinking of tuak, rice wine. It's considered impolite to refuse it.
Also in June are Penang's International Dragon Boat Races, held on Teluk Bahang Dam. A fast-growing sport with traditional origins, feel free to join in the excitement and competitive vibe!
Every July brings the Japanese Bon Odori Festival. Join Japanese expats at the Esplanade of Penang as they take part in this cultural carnival that pays respect to their spiritual ancestors.
Thetraditional Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival occurs in the seventh month of the lunar calendar (roughly August to September). The streets of Georgetown come to life with Chinese operas, puppet shows and concerts. Citizens offer food at temples to appease the hunger of the ancestral spirits who emerge from the Gates of Hell…
The Muslim Hari Raya Puasa Festival (August/September) celebrates the end of Ramadan. After a month of fasting, Penang's Muslim community have built up quite the appetite!
The Hindu Deepavali (Festival of Lights) celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Falling between October and November, the three-day festival sees Little India bursting with flowers, colour and delicious feasts.
In December, Penang's International Floral Festival is a week-long flower fest held in the Botanical Gardens. Enjoy the sights and scents of the exotic range of plant species.
When To Go
Penang enjoys a tropical climate all year round, just like the other parts of Malaysia.
The average temperature is between 31°C (88°F) and 32°C (90°F) for most of the year.
Penang's wet season is between April to May and October to November.
Humidity is between a steamy 70-80%, so your air-conditioned hotel will be your saviour.
What To Miss
Heavy downpours occur every afternoon, usually between 4 and 6. Perfect time for a pre-dinner nap!
Avoid shopping around midday – it's so hot you will give up long before the markets have been adequately prowled. Shop early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Or stick to the air-conditioned malls.
Malaria. If you're planning on spending lots of time on the island, particularly in the National Park areas, avoid the nasties and make sure you're up to date with vaccinations.
Getting Around
Rapid Penang is the local bus service that travels between the airport, Georgetown and all the major beach resort towns. Buses are new with air-con and even wi-fi connectivity. Not as fast as a taxi, but a hell of a lot cheaper.
The trickshaw is a great way to get through the traffic and see the sights. Its snail-like pace makes it great for happy snappers. What's even better is your driver, more often than not, doubles as a tour guide.
Taxis in Penang are pretty expensive, especially in comparison to its buses. Even though they are equipped with meters, most drivers refuse to use them. Negotiate a reasonable price before getting aboard, or prepared to be ripped off.
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FORT COVINGTON - Salmon River Centrals sixth grade STEM program went international on Wednesday, learning about how ancient Greece continues to influence modern society and cultural ideas.
Over 65 students gathered in a Skype-capable lecture hall at the school and spoke for over an hour with Athens, Greece resident Roula Kabourgianni. The international speaker challenged students to think long-term about Greece after weeks of class lessons about the countrys ancient history, and even hosting their very own Greek festival on Nov. 22.
Everything from the Declaration of Independence to the rise of Hitler can be related to cultural practices in ancient Greece, said Kabourgianni. Athens inspired generations of free thinkers in many different areas of study and gave us the basis for democracy, while Sparta encompassed ideals of military might and discipline, as well as a distaste for weakness.
Kabourgianni pointed to many ties between the U.S. system of government and that of the ancient Greeks, stressing freedom of speech, equality before the law, elected offices and a system of checks and balances. But she also made sure to talk about the differences - Athenians banished politicians with too much power from the city for 10 years and killed Socrates for being outspoken, much of the modern world has come a long way from that.
Students also challenged the speaker with questions like How are the economies of Greece and the U.S. connected? and Why does Spartan totalitarianism work so well as a model for the U.S. military? While these appeared to take Kabourgianni off guard, overall she seemed pleased at the depth of thought that went into the discussion.
STEM social studies teacher Janice Santamore spoke about how excited the students were about the video call, promising to be attentive and polite for the programs first international contact.
Presumably it wont be the programs last. Besides speaking with STEM students, Kabourgianni put the teachers in contact with an Athens school that has expressed interest in linking their students in some way. Superintendent Jane Collins called it an amazing opportunity to make international friends.
The Skype call was made possible only through friendship, actually, and the organization of Ms. Collins, who is friends with Kabourgianni. She hopes this opportunity inspires students the become big influences in the world someday.
But no matter what, all 65 kids have now made a friend in Kabourgianni.
If any one of you happen to come to Athens, give me a call, Kabourgianni signed off a smile. The places wed go!
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September 4, 2014
Adding fractions is probably the first difficult bit of maths we come across at school. For example, to work out you first need to figure out that the lowest common multiple of 6 and 10 is 30, and that in order to get 30 in the denominator of both fractions you need to multiply the numerator 5 by 5 and the numerator 7 by 3. This gives
You then need to get rid of the common factors of 46 and 30, giving the final result which bears no resemblance whatsoever to the original two fractions. Doing this as a ten-year-old who has never seen it before is pretty tough.
Here is an alternative recipe that always works and doesn't involve faffing around with lowest common denominators. Writing "top" for numerator and "bottom" for denominator, the idea is to do:
(top left x bottom right + top right x bottom left) / (bottom left x bottom right).
Applied to our example this gives:
The difference to the standard way of adding fractions is that you are not bothered with finding the lowest common denominator. You simply use the product of the two denominators as a common denominator. Then, in order to bring both fractions on that common denominator you only need to multiply the numerator of each by the denominator of the other. Easy!
Apparently this is how Vedic mathematicians in ancient India added up fractions. If you happen to speak German, you can also explore this method in musical form in this maths rap by DorFuchs. And even if you don't speak German, it's cute!
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August 29, 2014
Image by Ole Myrtroeen and Gary Hunt.
This vortex looks so friendly, we made it our image of the week! It was formed in a physical experiment in which a saline solution (stained blue) was ejected upwards into a still fresh-water environment. The image was produced by Ole Myrtroeen and Gary Hunt, University of Cambridge, and appeared on the cover of vol. 657 of Journal of Fluid Mechanics, © Cambridge University Press.
The picture is one of the images that appear in the book 50 visions of mathematics, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
You can see previous images of the week here.
August 27, 2014
From intelligent machines and animal emotions to phones that can detect illness — find out how mathematics shapes our world!
August 20, 2014
As we attempt to close our overstuffed suitcases for the flight home, we are very pleased that Plus too is overflowing with goodies from this years International Congress of Mathematicians in Seoul.
From the excitement of the announcement of the Fields medallists to meeting mathematicians from around the world, we've had a brilliant time. We've still got a few articles and podcast yet to publish, but for now, you can find all our coverage from ICM 2014 here.
Thank you to all mathematicians for their talks and to those who generously gave their time for interviews and explanations. A huge thank you to the local organisers of the conference, the staff at the media office and the many enthusiastic and helpful volunteers who made the event such a success. Thank you!
August 20, 2014
"Ingenuity", "far reaching vision", "unerring sense", "deep curiosity" — and best of all, "extraordinary creativity". These are some of the words that have been used to praise this year's Fields medallists at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM). These words aren't specific to maths. They could be used to describe anyone whose work is about discovery and beauty; writers, poets, or musicians for example. If there has been one overarching theme at this ICM, it's just how creative a subject mathematics is. To imagine what has never been imagined before, spot new connections, look at things in a new light and find hidden patterns lies at the heart of doing maths.
A great example is Fields medallist Manjul Bhargava, who in a flash of inspiration discovered that a centuries' old maths problem could be solved using a Rubik's cube, reducing long and tedious calculations, quite literally, to child's play. But singling out specific examples gives the wrong impression: discovering the undiscovered and creating new ideas is central to the work of every mathematician, whether they are presenting their work here at the ICM or working away at home.
What guides these creative minds is often a sense of beauty. "There is an aesthetic side," says Phillip Griffiths, winner of this year's Chern Medal. "You find out what the most harmonious properties of a [mathematical] structure are, and then you let those guide you." You might be wrong, of course, things might be more complex, or perhaps even simpler, than you think, but still, it's often aesthetic considerations that lead the way.
The creative aspect of maths is one of mathematics' best kept secrets. If you didn't have an inspiring teacher at school, then you probably think that maths is all about repetition with no room for imagination and exploration. "Many teachers still teach that way; here is the problem, here is how you solve the problem," says Martin Grötschel, Secretary of the International Mathematical Union. "So what you do is learn recipes, how to solve a quadratic equation, etc. But you are not taught why and how you get to this equation. The really successful countries, where maths education has improved a lot, have taken the approach of teaching students to figure out for themselves why things go this way or the other way." (You can listen to our interview with Grötschel here.)
Fields medallist Bhargava suggested something similar to us: perhaps maths students, rather than learning how to apply "finished" mathematical tools, should be allowed to play with maths problems that have inspired past masters, to develop their mathematical intuition and get a sense of the excitement and adventure of doing mathematics (see our interview with Bhargava to find out more) — the sense of discovering, and shaping, something new.
A lot of research is currently going into finding out how to best teach maths at school, part of it supported by the International Mathematical Union. Luckily we know lots of teachers who are passionate about creativity in maths. And we are currently involved in a project that aims to foster this creativity, an effort that has resulted in the website Wild Maths. Equally luckily, we know lots of mathematicians who are passionate about communicating the essence of maths to a wider audience (Bhargava is one of them). So perhaps it won't be long until mathematics' best kept — and most exciting — secret becomes public knowledge.
August 13, 2014
One of the reasons we love maths is that at its core it doesn't care about who you are, where you are from, the language you speak, the colour of your skin or your gender. Mathematics is a universal language. We feel this as people doing mathematics. But as we attend conferences, read journals and interview the many wonderful mathematicians we meet, we are reminded that as women we are in a minority.
This is not to say, however, that there are not brilliant women mathematicians. Quite the contrary. We have been lucky enough to with and reported on the work of many – Corinna Ulcigrai, Julia Gog, Helen Mason and Nathalie Vriend to name just a few.
Maryam Mirzkhani, the first female Fields medallist
But currently in the UK only 6% of maths professors are women, despite women making up over 44% of maths undergraduates (see this paper from the London Mathematical Society). The reasons for this are not well understood but the problem seems to be exacerbated by the small number of women itself: fewer women in the community mean they are overlooked when names are sought for speakers or prizes and the relatively few women are disproportionally asked to sit on committees and participate in other non-research activities at the detriment of their research time. And of course this can be compounded by the broken career patterns and other challenges that stem from child-rearing and family responsibilities.
The under-representation of women at the highest levels of maths has been recognised by learned societies, universities and government resulting in many initiatives, such as the Athena Swan Charter in the UK. Thankfully we now rarely hear of experiences of direct sexism from female mathematicians. Instead for many women, particularly young female mathematicians, there remains an uneasiness about being one of a very few women in a maths department. They have spoken of being "the odd one out" or feeling like "the other" in their work places. More role models – high profile women in the mathematical community – are needed both for younger and established female mathematicians.
So we are thrilled that the brilliant mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani has been awarded the Fields Medal at the ICM 2014 in Seoul, Korea – the first women to be so recognised. Mirzakhani's work is on investigating mathematical surfaces and the geometric structures they can have. She has been recognised for her "rare combination of superb technical ability, bold ambition, far-reaching vision, and deep curiosity" which led to "striking and highly original contributions to geometry and dynamical systems".
Now that the IMU has finally recognised a woman for her mathematical achievements with a Fields medal, we hope that more female mathematicians will be nominated and recognised in the future. It seems fitting that Mirzakhani received her prize from a female head of state, President Park Geun-hye of South Korea, in a ceremony led by Ingrid Debauchies, the president of the International Mathematics Union, and mc-ed by Seon-Hee Lin, a professor from Seoul National University. These four women made up a third of the guests on the stage at the opening ceremony – we hope the recognition of women in mathematics stays at at least this level in the future.
The prizewinners and guests on stage at the opening ceremony of ICM 2014
You can read more about Maryam Mirzakhani and the other Fields medallists, and about the ICM 2014 on Plus.


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ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, wants to allow illegal immigrants to access the state's college Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
The Democratic Conference wants to put $25 million in taxpayer funds toward helping immigrants go to college in New York. Speaker Silver wants the undocumented students to receive through the NYS Dream Act.
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A report on Thursday said that the state of Utah is looking to transfer control of Range Creek from the Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources to the University of Utah sometime next month.
But DWR official, Mike Canning said that the swap is not a done deal yet, although it has been in the works for some time.
"The DWR would get 2000 acres to help us block up the Gordon Creek Wildlife Management Area," he told the Sun Advocate in a phone interview on Wednesday. "But it isn't done yet."
In 2003, the DWR purchased the land from Waldo Wilcox, who had owned the property since the early 1950's. Wilcox had literally allowed no one on the land in over 50 years. Because of that situation, and due to the respect his family had for the ancient ruins, petroglyphs and other sites on the land, they are in near-pristine condition. For many in the know, the canyon is the best-preserved area of Indian ruins in the United States.
The canyon, which is about 35 miles southeast of Price, has been under control of the DWR ever since. They have restricted access to only a few people a day (by permit). They have also patrolled the canyon to make sure no artifacts or vandalism has occurred.
In trade for that land, the University of Utah would give up some of its trust lands which are considered to be elk and deer habitat.
"It allows us to emphasize the study of the natural history and archaeology of the canyon," Duncan Metcalfe, chief curator of the Utah Museum of Natural History, told the Associated Press on Tuesday. "That's not really part of DWR's mission."
While the University of Utah has been one of the main surveyors of the canyons' ancient remains, other schools have also participated in finding what is there. Primary among them is the College of Eastern Utah. This summer, CEU archaeologist Renee and a group of volunteers and students have been conducting an excavation on a structure that was found during the original canyon survey in 2004.
The affects of this trade on CEU's canyon operations remain to be seen. Barlow said that she had heard about this possible trade for some time, but it seemed to be an off and on situation.
"With this possible change in administration of the canyon, we are worried about CEU's ability to continue our archaeological research which we feel is significant and which I have been working on for the last eight years," said Barlow on Wednesday morning. "We are just worried about access issues and whether we will have difficulties with the University of Utah, as at times we have in the past. We are concerned about being able to access our sites and do our research."
While there have been many artifacts found in the canyon, including tools, actual corn cobs from granaries, jewelry, pots, pot shards and other items, probably one of the most celebrated items was discovered by a DWR law enforcement officer in 2005. It was a flute that was stuck in a rock crevice above the access road. There has been some controversy as to the age of the flute, but it is still being tested and examined by the state to find exactly which group of people it belonged to. Some think it may be archaic, but it could also be Fremont or pre-Ute. In any case, Barlow told the Sun Advocate the find is significant, because it is either one-of-a kind or very rare.
Around 1200 A.D., the Fremonts disappeared from the canyon. No one has been able to determine exactly why they left and where they went. Most archaeologists suggest that the farming communities that made up much of the culture suffered a series of catastrophic droughts and they just could not exist there any more.
The parcel that the University of Utah would be giving up is part of the university's trust lands granted at statehood. In return, DWR would trade them 2.3 square miles of parcels on Range Creek's canyon bottom. The actual title to the lands reportedly will be held by the Utah School and Institutional Trust lands Administration.
While it was reported that public access to the lands wouldn't change much under the new administration, what happens could no doubt affect many who want to see the canyon.
Presently, the University of Utah has a caretaker in the canyon, who is there for all seasons except winter, when snow makes passage into the canyon impossible. The DWR has also posted regular daily patrols in the canyon since they acquired the property.
Canning said that law enforcement in the canyon would revert to being the responsibility of the University of Utah if the trade is completed.


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This years Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club Expo could shape up to be one of the best on record.
The final attendance numbers are not yet tallied, but club Assistant Director Megan E. McNamara said Monday that between 7,000 and 8,000 people attended the 37th annual event at the Edgar A. Newell II Memorial Dome between Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
Its looking like its going to be one of the best years we ever had, she said.
She said it is hard to pinpoint a reason why so many people came out.
It could have been just people getting out to support a good cause, Ms. McNamara said.
In addition to sporting a group of loyal vendors, crafters and organizations which attend year after year to make Expo a success, Ms. McNamara said about 400 volunteers work tirelessly to pull off the three-day event.
We get some new ones ever year, but we also have people who have been here helping us from the start, and they put in as much effort now as they did since we started, she said.
On top of volunteer efforts are the local businesses which donate prizes and cash to help add to the clubs fundraising efforts.
Misty Griffith of Ogdensburg was drawn Sunday as the winner of the $5,000 Expo grand prize, donated by Blevins Auto Group.
Ms. Griffith purchased the winning ticket from her grandfather, John Reed, and his wife, Donna. Her children, Conner and Camden, are active Boys and Girls Club members.
Mrs. Griffith could not be reached for comment Monday, but Ms. McNamara said it was apparent that Mrs. Griffith was very excited to have won.
Other winners drawn Sunday were: Brian Pinkerton of Ogdensburg and Debi Stone of Potsdam, $1,500 gift certificates from Gardners Flooring and Furniture; Kathy Kelley of Ogdensburg, $1,300 gift certificate to Triple A Building Centers; Karen Bunstone of Potsdam, a family membership to Northern Physical Therapy; Jeff LaJoy of Ogdensburg, a $1,000 gift certificate to Carbinos Jewelers; Leo Tynon of Ogdensburg, a $1,000 savings bond from NBT bank; and Joe Dishaw of Ogdensburg, $1,000 donated by Phillips Diner.
Winners of the $2 raffle were: Patty Bouchard, jacuzzi accommodations and dinner for two donated by Gran-View; Keegan Wears, one night jacuzzi suite at the Stone Fence; Karen Howie, dinner for five donated by Gran-View; Rosemary LaJoy, a will services package donated by attorney Marcia LeMay; and Mikayla Wagstaff, a pizza a month for a year from Pizza Hut.
A complete list of prize winners will be published later this week.
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