Research Guides: Mathematics: Videos

Streaming Videos

Fractals and the Art of Roughness - Benoit Mandelbrot
Mandelbrot looks at the extreme complexity of roughness, and the way that fractal math can find order within complicated patterns.
Functions and Relations: A Voyage to Mars
An interplanetary voyage is used to investigate quadratic relations—circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas.
The General Nature and Uses of Math (Discovering Math - Advanced)
In this video, explore how new strands of traditional mathematical branches are being continually developed to aid scientists, musicians, fashion designers, doctors, meteorologists, cryptologists, and more. Mathematics solves real-world problems and creates new standards in many fields of study.
How Algorithms Shape Our World - Kevin Slavin
Slavin shows how these complex computer programs determine espionage tactics, stock prices, and even the budget and rating for Hollywood movies. But what happens when these formulae go awry?
The Story of Math
In this landmark four-part series, University of Oxford Professor Marcus du Sautoy takes viewers on a journey through the ages and around the world to trace the development of mathematics and see how math has shaped human civilization.

DVDs

Meaning from Data: Statistics Made Clear by Michael Starbird
Location: Media Collection (ask at Circulation Desk for assistance) | Call Number: DVD 2565
In 24 half-hour lessons delivered by Michael Starbird, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin, you will explore the principles and methods that underlie the study of statistics. You will sharpen your understanding of basic statistical vocabulary and learn how to extract meaning from data, all while using no more than basic algebra.
N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős by George Paul Csicery (Director)
Location: Media Collection (ask at Circulation Desk for assistance) | Call Number: DVD 2487
1993 biographical documentary presenting mathematician Paul Erdős's mathematical quest and the tragic historical events that molded his life.
The Story of Math by David Berry (Director); Robin Dashwood (Director); Karen McGann (Director)
Location: Media Collection (ask at Circulation Desk for assistance) | Call Number: DVD 4520
Examines the development of key mathematical ideas and shows how mathematical ideas underpin science, technology, and culture. Presented by Oxford professor Marcus du Sautoy.

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