On Magic and Math—A Conversation with Matt Baker

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Matt Baker, professor in the School of Mathematics and associate dean for Faculty Development in the College of Sciences, is on the cover of the current issue of Math Horizons, a journal of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Baker, who is also a two-time winner of the Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year Award, is profiled about his love of math and magic, and his use of magic in researching and demonstrating math theorems. "I thought math and magic were two separate things," Baker said. "Until I was really shown the connection, I didn’t try too hard to think about creating my own magic tricks based on math principles, and now I’m kind of obsessed with that and spend a lot of time doing it."

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College of Sciences

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Student and Faculty
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College of Sciences, School of Mathematics, matt baker, magic, math theorems, Math Horizons
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  • Created By: Renay San Miguel
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Feb 14, 2023 - 12:55pm
  • Last Updated: Feb 14, 2023 - 2:04pm