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San Antonio Virtual & Interactive Geometry (SAVIG) © AWAKEN YOUR STUDENTS' INTEREST IN GEOMETRY! The four images to the right have a common geometrical /
mathematical feature. Find out the
answer at SAVIG. Presentations can be targeted at a wide array of audiences
including teachers, students, and groups of all ages. Groups may wish also to
consider scheduling ITC museum and/or Back 40 tours in order to maximize your
visit. Schedule a SAVIG
Class/ITC tour (for Monday - Friday):
(210) 458-2291. SAVIG Class
Mathematical Info: SAVIG@utsa.edu OR
Dr. Sandy Norman (210) 458-7254 SAVIG Contributions: UTSA
Advancement: (210) 458-7672 Selected SAVIG
demonstrations are open to general ITC museum customers on: Wednesday 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. Thursday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. (2nd & 4th
Thursdays of the month) General ITC museum customers (non-class), please call Ms. Blanca
Valdez at (210) 458-2291 prior to your SAVIG visit so to avoid conflicts with
scheduled classes. The goal of San
Antonio Virtual and Interactive Geometry (SAVIG) classes is to spark the excitement, interest, and mental
surprise in the study of geometry and mathematics. People of all ages explore
the world of geometry through hands-on experiments and interactive and
virtual presentations. The exhibit is under the direction of the UTSA Department of Mathematics. SAVIG is
housed in the Lower Gallery of UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC). SAVIG activities
encourage 3D and 2D spatial visualization and the discovery of geometric
relationships—skills needed for our future mathematicians, scientists,
engineers, artists, and many other professions. Activities utilize direct
tactile and visual exposure to objects and concepts that have intrigued the
ancient Greeks, Renaissance artists, mathematicians, and modern cosmologists.
SAVIG allows visitors to explore traditional and novel concepts and
activities in 3D geometry. It serves as a resource for teachers and provides
a venue for group visits (maximum of 24 students/class).
Examples of interactive demonstrations include soap-filming of wire-frame
polyhedral models and hands-on dissections of cubes into pyramids. One of our
more dynamic exhibits includes the display of a large 3D laser cone to
illustrate the conic sections. Sponsors and Contributors: SAVIG is seeking individual and corporate
sponsors. This project is not state-funded. The goal of SAVIG is to inspire a
greater interest in mathematics, the sciences, engineering, and the arts
among Texas students and teachers. If you wish to offer financial support for
this project, please call the University of Texas at San Antonio Advancement
team at (210) 458-7672.
Information
about SAVIG founder Dr. Stephen Juhasz Founding Director: Dr. Stephen Juhasz, Adjunct
Associate Professor, UTSA Dept. of Mathematics, formerly with
Southwest Research Institute for 50 years. Director: Dr.
Sandy Norman, Chair, UTSA Department of Mathematics. Site Directors: Mr. Michael Favor and Mr. Bob Byrn, Docents,
Institute of Texan Cultures
Thanks: Thanks are given for the
inspiration of Dr. Tibor Tarnai,
a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and a
friend of Dr. Juhasz, and to Southwest Research Institute for supporting the creation of the
original geometry exhibit.
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