MIHAI CARAGIU

Professor of Mathematics. Experimental Mathematics. Physics passionate. Mindfulness is agnostic. Views are my own.

March 23, 2024

What Makes for ‘Good’ Mathematics?

An inspiring dialogue in Quanta Magazine between Steven Strogatz and Fields medalist Terence Tao!

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Sequential Experiments with Primes - Springer 2017

Sequential Experiments with Primes - Springer 2017

Mary Reichelderfer Endowed Chair 2021-2022

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Aurelia Caragiu (Tomoiu) 11/27/1932 - 2/2/2022

Aurelia Caragiu (Tomoiu) 11/27/1932 - 2/2/2022

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