Please plan to join us for the talk "The Turn of the Screw: The History and Optimal Design of an Archimedes Screw," given by Dr. Chris Rorres. The talk, which was previously cancelled due to weather, has been rescheduled for:
Venue: TL Building, Room 118
Date: Thursday, February 17th, 6:15-7:15 pm
Abstract
The Archimedes screw is one of the oldest machines still in use today. It is also enjoying a renewed interest because of its proven trouble-free design, its ability to lift wastewater and debris-laden water effectively, and its gentle treatment of aquatic life. In this presentation, Dr. Chris Rorres will give a history of this device from Archimedes' time to the 21st century and also present his research on the design that maximizes the amount of water lifted in each turn of the screw.
About the Speaker
Dr. Rorres is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Drexel University and Lecturer of Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a lifelong student of the life and works of Archimedes and has appeared in many television documentaries explaining Archimedes' discoveries, inventions, and continuing influence. Through his research activities he has continued and extended Archimedes' seminal works on hydrostatics, mechanics, and the Archimedes Screw. His web site on Archimedes, established in 1995, is visited by hundreds of thousands of students and scholars each year.
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