גשר למתמטיקה אקדמית I - בין האלגברי לגאומטרי

Prof. Nir Sochen is a staff member in the Department of Applied Mathematics, a physicist (string theory) by training and former head of the School of Mathematic Sciences. Prof. Sochen’s studies focus on the use of ideas and techniques from high energy physics in the processing of images, computer vision and medical imaging. He has been teaching in the School of Mathematics, the School of Physics and the Faculty of Engineering for many years and continues to do so. He is the initiator of the classification exam and the preparation program ahead of the classification exam as condition for admission to exact sciences and engineering that currently takes a physical form at Tel Aviv University.

Racheli Yovel holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics and a master’s degree in theoretical mathematics. By day a lecturer on mathematics in various academic establishments, by night a poetry slam poet, an illustrator of mathematical illustrations, a weightlifter and a soccer player.
“Don’t you ever believe what I say. If you learn to trust your logical reasoning skills, you will no longer need me, and this is my goal as a mathematics lecturer”.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in theoretical mathematics from Tel Aviv University. Has been delivering lectures on mathematics in universities all around Israel for over a decade. As part of his mission to present the beauty and depth of mathematics to all human beings, he has delivered many lectures on mathematics to the general public. When he’s not on stage at the lecture hall, you can find Alon crashing into lectures on cinema and philosophy around campus, or dancing non-stop for hours at a party. “The best way to understand a mathematical idea is with the right illustration. Or movie. Or anecdote. It can be origami as far as I’m concerned, the important thing is that we understand”.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics, a master’s degree in applied mathematics and several years of research in machine learning and neuron networks. Gained practical experience in the high-tech industry and lived to tell the tale. Has also gained teaching experience as a teaching assistant in courses, as a private tutor and as a participant in the project for teaching mathematics to children in Israel’s socio-geographic periphery. Has a passion for climbing, acro-balance, PowerPoint and colorful vegan cooking.
“Anything is simple and easy once you get it”.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science and a master’s degree in mathematics. Engages in the development of learning materials, designing games and learning apps, teaching in continuing education programs for teachers and in academic courses.