4th Annual Charlotte Scott Lecture in Mathematics by Ruth Kaufman OBE

On 4 December 2019 the 4th Annual Charlotte Scott Lecture in Mathematics was given in Isaac Newton Building of University of Lincoln by Ruth Kaufman OBE, FORS, FIMA, CSci, who was the President of the Operational Research Society in 2016–2017 and is now the Chair of the society’s Pro Bono Steering Group. This series of public lectures is named after Charlotte Scott (1858–1931), the famous mathematician born in Lincoln, who was also influential in developing  mathematical education of women and their participation in mathematical research. The lecture “Can maths save the world? An operational researcher’s perspective” raised important questions about the current problems facing the mankind, and how maths — and in particular, mathematical modelling and mathematical mindsets — can make a difference, and help save the world. The lecture attracted a big audience consisting of staff, students and members of the public, both from Lincoln and other cities, and was a great success.

Ruth Kaufman OBE, Prof Andrei Zvelindovsky

The proceedings were started by Head of School of Mathematics and Physics Professor Andrei Zvelindovsky.  Before the lecture, Professor Evgeny Khukhro introduced the speaker and reminded the audience of some facts about Charlotte Scott, after whom the Algebra Research Centre in Lincoln is named. Then Ruth Kaufman OBE proceeded with her lecture, the written version of which was kindly provided by the speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof Evgeny Khukhro, Ruth Kaufman OBE, Prof Andrei Zvelindovsky