When mathematics meets music in a celebration of women in STEM
In short: Television presenter and mathematics enthusiast Konnie Huq performs a rap exploring the intersection of art and science. This performance, filmed at The Royal Institution, examines the perils of technology through a rhythmic lens.
During Ada Lovelace Day 2014, Konnie Huq used a rap to bridge the gap between poetry and mathematics. She reflects on her own life, drawing parallels between her journey and that of Ada Lovelace, and discusses how the competing pulls of the arts and sciences shaped her career as a presenter and writer.
The performance was part of a 'cabaret of science' hosted by The Royal Institution to celebrate the achievements of women in STEM.
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