14. March '24
Three people stand in a hallway at Hochschule Coburg, each holding a tray of baked goods. The first person has cookies, the second a crumbly dessert, and the third a fruit-topped delight. They’re all smiling warmly, dressed in casual clothes, embodying the spirit of community and sharing.
Three people stand in a hallway at Hochschule Coburg, each holding a tray of baked goods. The first person has cookies, the second a crumbly dessert, and the third a fruit-topped delight. They're all smiling warmly, dressed in casual clothes, embodying the spirit of community and sharing.
Three smiling men stand in a hallway at Hochschule Coburg, holding plates of baked goods: muffins, cookies, and a fruit-topped pastry. Dressed casually, they appear to be participating in a bake sale or potluck event.
Three smiling men stand in a hallway at Hochschule Coburg, holding plates of baked goods: muffins, cookies, and a fruit-topped pastry. Dressed casually, they appear to be participating in a bake sale or potluck event.
Happy birthday Einstein and lots of fun for everyone at Pi-Day: Friends of science are enjoying lots of delicious cake all over the world today.
Also at the Institute for Sensor and Actuator Technology ISAT at Coburg University of Applied Sciences.
ISAT Director Prof. Dr. Klaus Drese explains why 14.3.
is a public holiday for the natural sciences.
March 14 is the birthday of Albert Einstein, the anniversary of his death Stephen Hawking’s (2018), since 2020 the International Mathematics Day, and also Pi Day!
“In English-speaking countries, the date 14.3. is written as 3-14. The first three digits of the circle number Pi,” explains Prof. Dr. Klaus Drese.
Pi is needed for many mathematical phenomena, including the calculation of sound waves.
In other words, for the work of the ISAT, because one focus here is the development of sensor and actuator solutions based on so-called guided acoustic waves, a special form of ultrasound.
There will be cake at ISAT on Pi Day.
Pi Day was initiated in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw in San Francisco.
In 2009, the US Congress declared March 14 to be the official national day for the circle constant in the USA.
But why is the day celebrated by eating cake together?
It’s simple: in English, the circle number pi is pronounced exactly like the word pie.
Traditionally, the pie on Pi Day should also be round – but to make sure everyone gets their fill, ISAT also allows large, square pies.
