Networks

'NETWORKS goes to school' introduces school students to networks science

In 2018 NETWORKS organised a very succesful masterclass on networks and their applications for secondary school students with the title 'NETWORKS goes to school'. This week, NETWORKS published the collection of contributions with an extensive introduction.

   

cover_booklet-NGTS2018The aim of both the masterclass and this publication is to introduce secondary school students with an interest in mathematics to university level mathematics education and to help them to deepen their mathematical knowledge. 

 

Introduction to ongoing research

The 'NETWORKS goes to school' booklet highlights four topics of ongoing research within the NETWORKS programme:

  • Networks with communities
  • Markov chains and their applications
  • Networks in biology
  • The phenomenon of synchronisation

Next to this three research articles on networks are presented: The Marvel Universe, A network of Thrones and the NS (National Railway) train schedules. In order to understand the mathematics used, these two research chapters are preceded by an extensive introduction on networks science. 

 

The booklet can be used after completing the masterclass by teachers in the classroom or by students who want to get a glimpse into networks science.

 

Download the first publication of NETWORKS goes to school

 

NETWORKS goes to school 2019

In 2019 two new masterclasses for secondary school teachers and students will be held:

Contributors are Mark van de Boor (TU/e) and Margriet Oomen (UL). For more information and to register, visit The Network Pages.