Tekna Sogn og Fjordane supports mathematical playroom at ViteMeir
Tekna will contribute NOK 110,000 to develop the mathematical universe at ViteMeir.
- It's really great that they dared to invest in us and support us," says Kristin Myhra Sæterdal.
Tekna Sogn og Fjordane has contributed NOK 110,000 to realize the Sophus Lie universe at ViteMeir.
-Local chapters are responsible for ensuring that the association's activities are maintained and developed locally. Increased recruitment to Tekna subjects is a particularly high priority. We therefore welcome all the science centers in Norway and want to be a supporting player for ViteMeir, says leader Øystein
"You can't be a mathematician without imagination"
Sophus Lie was a mathematician born in Nordfjordeid in the 1800s, and he will be ViteMeir 's mascot. There will also be a room dedicated to his universe with mathematical tasks.
- The room will be dedicated to Sophus Lie. One of the things he wrote was: "Without imagination, one does not become a mathematician." So it will be a room where children, together with the adults, can explore themselves in play and ponder math problems," says Myrha Sæterdal.
And the money goes a long way in developing this mathematical universe.
- "It's great that they took a chance on us so early in the idea process. It means a lot to us that they are supporting us in how we develop it," she says.
Tekna is both a technical-scientific and professional association. The over 80-year-old Tekna Sogn og Fjordane local branch has seen good growth in recent years, with almost 600 members.
- We are therefore pleased to be able to contribute a total of NOK 110,000 this year, from a common pot in Tekna and our own funds, for ViteMeir to realize the Sophus Lie room.
Their member has been invited to an opening weekend with a science show, and they look forward to more collaboration in the future.
- We're really looking forward to the opening in November! Tekna President Lars Olav Grøvik will also be attending the opening," says Øyvind Heimset Larsen.