Event
Fletcher Jones Mathematics Lecture Series: Physical Math
A Talk with Penn State's Mark Levi, PhD
Isaac Newton once described geometry as physics stripped of its tangible qualities. However, adding that intuition back in can be surprisingly powerful. This talk highlights how simple physical reasoning can clarify mathematical problems, reveal unexpected insights and even point toward new theorems.
Through a set of accessible examples—most requiring little mathematical background—guest speaker Mark Levi, PhD, will trace this perspective from Archimedes’ thought‑experiments to modern ideas, showing how physics quietly sharpens the way we do math.