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  • Mathematics collaborates with Spurlock Museum to preserve iconic math models

    Jul 6, 2022 9:15 am by Dave EvensenLegacy
    The math models in Altgeld Hall come in many shapes and once helped students grasp important concepts in geometry and algebra. (Photo by Kalev Leetaru.)

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    • The math models in Altgeld Hall come in many shapes and once helped students grasp important concepts in geometry and algebra. (Photo by Kalev Leetaru.)

    The collection of math models in Altgeld Hall is considered one of the best in the world. They come from a pre-digital era: a way to help students understand geometry and algebra by literally grasping the concepts in their hands.