7th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Presenter(s): Madison Beane
Title: Squaring the Circle? Yes, we can -- approximately
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Sidong Zhang and Ms. Heather Manhart , Mathematics

"Squaring the Circle" is a classic geometrical paradox from the ancient Greek time period. In this research we studied the origin, background, and impossibility of retrieving an analytical solution to squaring the circle. Comparing the works of ancient Greek mathematicians with modern research progress, we developed a simple and new way to approximate its solution. Demonstrations are provided.