Beautiful math and physics blackboards

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This discussion centers on the aesthetic and artistic value of blackboards and whiteboards used in mathematics and physics education. Participants share images and express admiration for the intricate designs and thought processes captured on these boards, highlighting contributions from notable figures like Maryam Mirzakhani and the film "A Serious Man." The conversation emphasizes the immediacy and emotional impact of blackboard drawings, encouraging users to share their own favorites and provide context about the content and creators.

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  • Understanding of basic mathematical and physical concepts.
  • Familiarity with visual communication in educational settings.
  • Knowledge of notable mathematicians and physicists, particularly Maryam Mirzakhani.
  • Experience with photography or video documentation of educational content.
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  • Explore the artistic techniques used in blackboard drawings.
  • Research the contributions of Maryam Mirzakhani to mathematics.
  • Learn about the role of visual aids in enhancing educational experiences.
  • Investigate the impact of chalkboard art on student engagement and learning outcomes.
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Educators, artists, students of mathematics and physics, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and science will benefit from this discussion.

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Interesting how chalk, blackboards and equations can look so neat! Post your's if you have some favorites!

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How in the world did that guy manage to fill the board in that last pic??
 
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Gad said:
How in the world did that guy manage to fill the board in that last pic??

It's from a movie called "A Serious Man"
 
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Wow!

LOL mixing in the anatomy blackboard, Greg. :smile:
 
The third post contains a blackboard which is also in the second post
 
http://mathematics.gulfcoast.edu/mathprojects/andrew5.jpg

We can't forget this one
 
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Benn said:
http://mathematics.gulfcoast.edu/mathprojects/andrew5.jpg

We can't forget this one

I love that pic of Wiles.
 
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OK ... sorry I couldn't resist...

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and

Characters Penny and Sheldon in front of Saltzberg's first white board about quark decay
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both credits to: courtesy of Warner Bros

cheers
Dave
 

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For some reason, I kind of like

George Jones said:
Eleven years ago.

Note, this was first posted years ago, so the "eleven years ago" is no longer true :cry:.
 
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Blackboards with mathematics or physics formulae can be considered many times as art pieces.
You can often find blackboards which are amazing and inspiring from an artistic point of view if you look both at the conceptual content the teacher put in them and at the graphical execution.
A unique feature of a blackboard drawing is its immediacy, meaning that it’s usually created as the thought process and its explanation unfold.

I like so much these blackboards (or whiteboards or flipcharts) with scientific content.

If you too like this kind of drawings take pics and share images or videos of blackboards, wherever you can find them.
Most importantly, add a comment on why you like this particular blackboard drawing and which emotions it provokes in you.
Please put in the comment also a short description of the content, the situation in which it was created (e.g. lesson or meeting or whatever), its author, place and date.

I post a blackboard (courtesy by Alejandro Guijarro) taken at a Quantum Physics Department. You see a substrate of physics formulae and over many layers of different content. The result is amazing for me.

Share and comment your blackboards !
 
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A tribute to the iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. She was considered a real genius and one of the best contemporary mathematicians.
I extracted some images from videos of lectures she held at various Universities and events in the States in the last years.
Look at the beauty of these blackboards.
I like to share your comments on them.

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