Stories about Mathematicians Killed in World War I

Gresham College with the BSHM - To commemorate the end of the First World War, this event focuses on the theme of mathematics in war and peacetime. A lecture by Professor David Aubin, Professor in the History of Science at Paris-Sorbonne University 24 October 2018 THE 2018 BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS / GRESHAM COLLEGE ANNUAL LECTURE As a commemoration of the end of the First World War, the event will focus on the theme of mathematics in war and peacetime. The main speaker, Professor David Aubin will speak on Science Leaders under Fire: Stories about Mathematicians Killed in World War I (6 pm), preceded by shorter presentations by Professor June Barrow-Green on Euler’s Work on Ballistics (4 pm) and by Professor Tony Royle on The Nature of Life for the Flying Mathematicians of the Royal Aircraft Factory During World War I ( pm). There will be a short break at