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Internatıonal Day of Mathematıcs and Pi Day observed at IUE
The International Day of Mathematics and Pi Day has been celebrated with an event held for the second time this year by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Mathematics. Prof. Dr. İsmihan Bayramoğlu, Dean of IUE Faculty of Arts and Science, delivered the opening speech of the event organized by Prof. Dr. G. Yazgı Tütüncü, Head of IUE Department of Mathematics, Lecturer Sevin Gümgüm, and research assistants from the department. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Bayramoğlu, pointed out the importance of mathematical theories and applications in a country’s development and progress; and mentioned the achievements of IUE Department of Mathematics.
The significance of mathematics in daily life has been addressed at the event where faculty members and students from Ege University also attended. The history of Pi number and the use of mathematics in many areas such as music, literature, art, etc. has been shared via various examples and visuals. Following the speeches of Prof. Dr. Oktay Pashaev, Faculty Member from Izmir Institute of Technology, and Assoc. Prof. Fulya Şahin, Faculty Member from Ege University, a cocktail part was held with the participation of IUE Mathematics Club.