Spotlight Exhibit — Making Books Count: Tracing the History of Mathematics through Books
102 Hesburgh Library, Rare Books & Special Collections
Discover how books shaped science and our understanding of nature. The history of mathematics guides our understanding of astronomy, as revealed in works by Galileo, Copernicus, and others. Through ancient texts tracing the evolution of mathematical thought, visitors can explore the dialogue between mathematics and nature.
Exhibit tours are scheduled on June 6 at 11:30 am, June 21 at 10:00 am, August 20 at 2:00 pm, and August 28 at 1:30 pm.
This exhibit is curated by Caterina Agostini, Ph.D. (Indiana University Bloomington, Department of History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine). She previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values and the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship. She is Co-PI in the Harriot Papers project. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment.
All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.
