Behind the Folds: The Mathematics of Origami
Origami combines art and science to transform a flat sheet of paper into a 3-dimensional sculpture. This presentation includes group demonstrations of different origami pieces and learning about some of the mathematical applications of origami. Kyle Schwieterman, teaching professor in department of mathematical sciences at Indiana University South Bend, reveals a different side of mathematics while making paper art.
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Presented by Department of Physics
Origami combines art and science to transform a flat sheet of paper into a 3-dimensional sculpture. This presentation includes group demonstrations of different origami pieces and learning about some of the mathematical applications of origami. Kyle Schwieterman, teaching professor in department of mathematical sciences at Indiana University South Bend, reveals a different side of mathematics while making paper art.
Meet the Faculty: Kyle Schwieterman
Kyle Schwieterman is currently a teaching professor at Indiana University South Bend. He is an instructional designer and mathematics educator with extensive experience designing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum in higher education, nonprofit, and community settings. He received his bachelor and masters degrees in mathematics teach education from Bowling Green State University and his Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from Indiana University Bloomington.