The Folger Theatre's critically acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia" has connections to UMBC experts in mathematics and the humanities.

Michelle Osherow, assistant professor of English, associate director of the Dresher Center for the Humanities and dramaturg at the Folger, recruited Manil Suri, professor of mathematics and noted novelist, to give several talks on the mathematics of theater over the next few weeks.

“Arcadia” tells the story of a math prodigy, and features a lot for a mathematician to love – fractals, chaos theory and the geometry of English garden design.

To watch video of Suri discussing the math of "Arcadia," click play below:

MLL 495 Intercultural Video Production
MLL 695 Intercultural Filmmaking

This course introduces the history and practices of the field of intercultural communication, including its diverse theoretical and conceptual approaches; its analytical and methodological tools of evaluation and assessment; basic principles of training and professional and career development opportunities in the various areas of the discipline, particularly as it is practiced at UMBC.

Since its beginning in 2004 this course has used digital storytelling as an introductory exercise, allowing students an opportunity to create personal reflective works. Telling their own story provides valuable insights into the filmmaking process as they prepare to tell the stories of others.

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