Marc Chamberland

Myra Steele Professor of Mathematics
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Short films are a fantastic way to communicate the beauty and allure of mathematics. Combining mathematical content, music, animation and aesthetic appeal produces an unrivaled medium for drawing the uninitiated into the exciting world of mathematics. My style is inspired by the youtuber CGP Grey.
How Many Guards are Enough?
How Many Guards are Enough?
00:03:56
Marc Chamberland
2014
How many guards are enough to protect an art gallery? This film demonstrates the beautiful math behind a fascinating mathematical result.