Conrad Wolfram
Computer Scientist | Transforming Mathematics Education
About
Conrad Wolfram is a world-renowned computer scientist and mathematician who has pioneered the use of technology in mathematics education. As the strategic director of Wolfram Research, he has overseen the development of groundbreaking software like Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha.
Wolfram's influential TED Talks have challenged traditional teaching methods, advocating for a more computer-based, exploratory approach to mathematics. His keynotes provide educators and policymakers with a vision for modernizing math curricula to better prepare students for the 21st century.
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Teaching kids real math with computers
From rockets to stock markets, many of humanity's most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the part of math we teach -- calculation by hand -- isn't just tedious, it's mostly irrelevant to real mathematics and the real world. He presents his radical idea: teaching kids math through computer programming.
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