The Maths of Sports Stadiums by Paul Shepherd The Millennium Dome and Arsenal’s breathtaking new Emirates Stadium are two of the country’s most talked about structures. But did you know that maths has been critical to both? Mathematician and Engineer Paul Shepherd will explain how mathematics helps with roof design, spectators’ views, and even making the grass grow better. If you think geometry has no relevance to the real world, think again. Paul's Biog Paul Shepherd is Research Fellow in the Architecture and Civil Engineering Department at Bath. Paul has worked on projects led by some of the world’s leading architects including Norman Foster and Richard Rogers, and his design software has won several awards.

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