"Mathematics, A Multidisciplinary Universal Language": Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer at TEDxGeorgeMasonU

Mathematics, A Multidisciplinary Universal Language: Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer at TEDxGeorgeMasonU Description: Talk given at TEDxGeorgeMasonU, May 6th 2012. Produced by Andrew Hawkins and Joe Renaud. Film done by Kathleen Wills. Production Manager: Jessica Teaford Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer is a tenured faculty member of Mathematical Sciences and also the director of COMPLETE (Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology) at GMU. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master of Science (Hons) in Mathematics, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Post-doctoral research associateship in Biomedical Engineering. Over the years, Dr. Seshaiyer has actively initiated and directed several research, educational outreach and professional enrichment programs to foster the interest of students and teachers in multidisciplinary applications of mathematics at all levels. Integrated with his research plan is an education plan where the primary goal is to teach students at all levels to apply well-developed research concepts, to fundamental applications arising in STEM disciplines. As a part of this, he has helped develop K-12 teacher preparation and STEM based educational programs for students and teachers at all levels to solve real-world problems that focus on 21st Century skills including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, technology and innovation. E-mail: pseshaiy@gmu.edu www.TEDxGeorgeMasonU.com About TEDx: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)