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LivMS Event:

* *Date:* 11 Dec, 2024
* *Time:* 14:00 to 15:00
* *Presenter:* Dr Katie Steckles
* *Title:* Fractals: Journey to the 2.7th Dimension
* *Audience:* Y11 and up, their teachers, and anyone interested in mathematics
* *Venue:* University of Liverpool (exact location TBC), Liverpool, in-person only
* *Registration:* Via [TicketSource](https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/liv-math-soc/fractals-journey-to-the-2-7th-dimension/e-akrmox)
Regrettably Katie was unable to give this presentation.

Fortunately a replacement speaker was found and the event
was able to go ahead with Dr Colin Wright speaking on
"Getting Lost in a Thousand Dimensions".


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About the talk

Fractals are never-ending intricate mathematical patterns.
Katie Steckles shows the beauty of fractals, exploring these
intriguing structures and explaining why she finds them so
fascinating. From constructing simple fractal shapes, to her
worldwide MegaMenger project with stand-up mathematician
Matt Parker, Katie demonstrates why fractals captured her
mathematical imagination and why she finds magnificence in
their infinity.

About the speaker

Dr Katie Steckles is a mathematician based in Manchester,
who gives talks and workshops and writes about mathematics.
She finished her PhD in 2011, and since then has talked about
maths at universities, schools events, festivals, on BBC radio
and TV, in books and on the internet.

See https://www.katiesteckles.co.uk/ for more information on
Katie's activities.