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Bio of the Speaker:
Prof. K Ramasubramanian is a distinguished Professor at IIT Bombay, currently serving in the Cell for Indian Science and Technology in Sanskrit, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and a Master's in Sanskrit, he brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to his work. Prof. Ramasubramanian holds the esteemed title "Vidvat Pravara," conferred by the Shankaracharya of Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham, in recognition of completing a rigorous 14-semester program in Advaita Vedanta. He is a notable author and contributor to explanatory notes on significant works like Ganita-yuktibhasha and Tantrasangraha, highlighting the Kerala School's pivotal role in Mathematics and Astronomy. Recognized with prestigious awards, including the Maharshi Badarayan Vyas Samman and the R. C. Gupta Endowment Lecture Award, Prof. Ramasubramanian continues to contribute to the synergy between modernity and tradition. His diverse roles include serving as a Council member of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, a member of the Second Sanskrit Commission, and the Central Sanskrit Board.

Clemency Montelle, a distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, holds a Ph.D. from Brown University and boasts a Fulbright Scholar background. Specializing in the History of Mathematics, she delves into ancient mathematical manuscripts in Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Cuneiform. Serving as the On-Campus Representative for Fulbright New Zealand and the New Zealand Vice-President for the AAHPSSS, Clemency actively engages in research projects on mathematical tables, ancient mathematical astronomy, and the cross-cultural transmission of knowledge. Beyond her scholarly pursuits, she is dedicated to education, investigating acceleration for high-ability students and assessing the impact of NCEA on tertiary mathematics entrants.

About the Workshop:
With an aim to introduce teachers to the rich history of mathematics in India, IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised a workshop for school teachers titled ‘An Introduction to Mathematics in India’ from February 12-14, 2024 in its campus. The participants also had the opportunity to engage in diverse mathematical hands-on activities that they can conduct at their schools. The workshop was sponsored by the History of Mathematics in India (HoMI) Project, IITGN and co-sponsored by the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The three-day workshop was well attended by over 100 teachers from the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The workshop featured sessions led by eminent speakers and experts from around the country as well as abroad in Mathematics and History of Mathematics. The workshop witnessed active participation and engagement from the attendees.After the conclusion of the workshop, the feedback from the teachers was in stark contrast to their initial apprehension. One of the teachers said “I have learnt a lot especially for teaching trigonometry in the higher grades 9-12th and how I can conduct various geometric activities.”
The general feedback was positive and encouraging, and several teachers expressed their willingness to return to IITGN for other such workshops. Most of these resources are available on the HoMI Project’s website for any teacher to access.

For more details visit: https://sites.iitgn.ac.in/homi