Tetyana Oleksyivna Afanasieva-Erenfest’s name (19.11.1876 – 14.4.1964 , in western literature - Ehrenfest-Afanassjewa) is little-known though she contributed a lot to the development of sience.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is the polymathic genius
300 years have passed since the death of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1.07.1646-14.11.1716) - German philosopher, scientist, politician, diplomat, one of the most versatile geniuses in history.
The prominent English scientist Michael Faraday studied only in elementary school, and the first idea about science received from the popular science books and lectures.
April 14, 2016 at NTUU "KPI" was held XIV International Youth Scientific Conference "The history of science, technology and education."
National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Research Center of scientific and technical potential and history of science of G.M.Dobrov NAS of Ukraine, State Polytechnic Museum at the NTUU "KPI" within the framework of the Internationa
The number is one of the main objects of mathematics, which is used for counting, measuring and marking.
About two centuries ago the French Academy of Sciences initiated competitions aimed at solving actual scientific challenges with great cash awards for winners. In 1731 The Royal Society (London) created the first scientific award - the Copley Medal.
Leonhard Euler is considered to be the most prolific mathematician of all time. He wrote his treatises in a simple manner, clearly and plainly, as a man of pen and ink writes letters to his friends.
