Y12 Computer Science Taster Session

Computer Science: An Impossible Program for Calculating Impossible Maths

We rely on mathematics when we develop computer hardware and software. In return, computers make possible all sorts of mathematical calculations that would otherwise be far beyond human capability. But our use of computers has also given us new insights into some theoretical aspects of mathematics. This session will look at how our present-day familiarity with computers can help us to make sense of some difficult ideas from theoretical mathematics of a century ago. The session will include the live running of a computer program that — provably — cannot exist!

This session will be of interest to anyone currently studying Mathematics and/or Computer Science who is interested in studying either of these subjects at university

Led by Dr Quentin Miller, Lecturer in Computer Science.

The deadline for sign-ups is 8am on Monday 10 February. More detailed descriptions of all sessions can be found on the Somerville College website.