Linear Algebra, Deep Learning, FEM & Teaching – Gilbert Strang | Podcast #78

Gilbert Strang has made many contributions to mathematics education, including publishing seven mathematics textbooks and one monograph. Strang is the MathWorks Professor of Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He teaches Introduction to Linear Algebra and Computational Science and Engineering and his lectures are freely available through Massachusetts Institute of Technology OpenCourseWare.

Professor Strang is well-known for his unique and somewhat offbeat presentation style which many find to be both entertaining and highly informative.

B. Ph. Professor of Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (since 1962) Honorary Fellow, Balliol College, Oxford President, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (1999, 2000) Chair, United States. National Committee on Mathematics (2003–2004) Chair, National Science Foundation (National Science Foundation) Advisory Panel on Mathematics Board Member, International Council for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM) Abel Prize Committee (2003–2005).

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TIME STAMPS
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0:00 : Intro
3:55 : Here to teach and not to grade
5:19 : Gilbert's thought process
6:18 : Free vs. Paid Education
7:38 : The Finite Element Method
8:52 : Misconceptions auf FEM
11:11 : FEM Book
12:07 : Misconceptions auf Linear Algebra
13:42 : Gilbert's book on Deep Learning
18:08 : Curiosity
20:01 : Coding vs. Theoretical Knowledge
22:55 : Open Problems in Mathematics that are hard for Gilbert
25:19 : Does Gilbert think about the Millenium Problems?
27:00 : Julia Programming Language
28:15 : 3 Most Inspirational Mathematicians
30:49 : How to work on a hard task productively
35:18 : Gilbert's favorite Matrix
37:28 : 1. What is Gilbert most proud of?
38:26 : 2. Most favorite mathematical concept
40:53 : 3. One tip to make the world a better place
41:35 : 4. What advice would you give your 18 year old self
42:21 : 5. Who would you go to dinner with?
43:35 : 6. What is a misconception about your profession?
44:40 : 7. Topic Gilbert enjoys teaching the most
46:35 : 8. Which student touched your heart the most?
47:49 : 9. What is a fact about you that not a lot of people don't know about
48:53 : 10. What is the first question you would ask an AGI system
49:59 : 11. One Superpower you would like to have
50:36 : 12. How would your superhero name would be
51:39 : Thanks to Gilbert

Podcast Recorded: August, 23rd 2021 - Subscriber Release Count: 17,746.

[hamany]

What a great honor to be able to speak to Prof.Gilbert Strang. You should be proud of yourself Yousef .Great Podcast !!!

[markneumann]

Mr. Murad. Thank you so much. A beautiful, humane, warm interview. I almost cried at the ending.

[salihmo]

Thanks a lot for the great interview with prof.Gilbert Strang, looking forward to more ones!

[wallacerosendo]

Thanks a lot for this great interview! Prof. Gilbert Strang is a legend!

[sal]

Gilbert, What a human he is. Thank you Jousef for this podcast

[pirouzaan]

thanks for bringing this extraordinary professor to the show; made my day!

[CivilRepair]

This is excellent! Thank you for your contribution to history and our future all in one video! Nuff respect 🙏🏽

[friendlyfox]

Thank you professor Strang and Jousef.

[daniel_caron]

Subscribed immediately. Love what you're doing here.

[shuvranilsanyal]

Hey mate! Thanks for the podcast. Want to see Prof. Timm Kruger in upcoming podcast !

[arnold-pdev]

I'd like to read that paper on why backwards is the proper direction for solving the adjoint when it's published.

[Languagesupport]

You may also bring Ashraf Habibullah. Founder of CSI.Topic may also be FEM.

[sandipgewali]

The book on FEM by Gilbert, where can we get it from ? Students can't always buy it, you know :)

[Mamedov-grrl]

Thank you for interview, next one could be Prof Lewin

[PanzerfaustBR]

Well, I laughed when professor Strang tried to explain why he wouldn't invite James Watson... professor Strang is such a nice person and avoided speaking about Watson's problem: being a racist prick.