Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, honours mathematical constant Pi, recognising its significance in mathematics, particularly in circle calculations, and promoting interest in learning and practising ...
Mathematician Carlos Castillo-Chavez says that pi is so important to math that using its simple, geometric definition denies its greater powers. "[Pi] brings you into the world of mathematics, which ...
You’re likely familiar with Pi Day, perhaps the most popular of geeky holidays. Hooray. But I’m here to tell you that Pi Day is wrong — or rather, the entire idea of pi as a mathematical concept is ...