National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Dallas, Texas

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175- Breaking the Code: The Mathematical Legacy of Alan Turing

Friday, October 12, 2012: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Room C142 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Michael Olinick


Mathematician Alan Turing broke the Nazi Enigma cipher, created the foundations of computer science, and pioneered the fields of artificial intelligence and neural networks. Persecuted for his homosexuality, Turing apparently died from suicide by cyanide poisoning. We will explore Turing’s mathematical legacy in this centennial year of his birth.

Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session
Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences

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