Crypto Giants Maths Awareness at UP Open Day

Posted on June 06, 2016

On the 21st of May 2016, the University of Pretoria held its Open Day. This is a day where learners get exposed to the study opportunities beyond grade 12. As part of their maths awareness campaign, the Crypto Giants (CG) took part by engaging learners with some interesting Maths conversation and running a Maths Competition. They kicked off the day high energy levels, ready to impact lives and change mindsets.

The CG Maths competition consisted of eight questions that tested basic high school Maths skills and logic. Every hour a winner was announced and a prize was given, with a total of 5 winners. The competition participants amounted to 146 learners, with seven learners (from Stanza Bopape Secondary School, Khamane MST Academy, Lyndenburg Hoerskool, and Basa Protea) showing interest in pursuing a Mathematics degree.

As David Hilbert said, “Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country.” This was clearly seen throughout the day. The careers that were discussed included, mathematics researcher, cryptologist, data scientist, quantitative analyst, risk manager and lecturer, to name a few. The learners also got to speak to Dr Maluleke, who is a Cryptologist, and Dr Mabula, who is a Mathematician specialising in Functional Analysis, both of which are from the department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

The Crypto Giants had an awesome time imparting wisdom and the love of mathematics. We wish all the learners the best with their studies and hope to see them next year studying maths. The CGs would like extend a special thank you to the SARChI Chair: Under-twenty Mathematicians, your contribution made the day successful.

- Author Nosipho Mathebula and Pilane Koma

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