Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science for Women, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, the Department of Mathematics , in cooperation with the Division of Scientific Affairs, organized a workshop entitled “Mathematics and Engineering”. The workshop was presented by Ms. Huda Imad Al-Din Jameel, Ms. Fatima Ahmed Shehab, and Ms. Sama Mohammed Ezzat.
The workshop aimed to highlight the significant role mathematics has played throughout history and its central contribution to the advancement of human thought and various scientific disciplines—particularly in the field of engineering. It reviewed the origins and early development of mathematics during ancient civilizations such as the Egyptian and Babylonian, the contributions of mathematicians during the Islamic Golden Age, and the evolution of mathematics into the modern era, where it has become the universal language of the exact sciences and an indispensable tool in research and development.
Moreover, the workshop addressed key practical applications of mathematics across various branches of engineering, including civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering. It demonstrated how mathematical concepts are employed in the design of bridges and buildings, the analysis of electrical systems, system modeling, and the development of algorithms and software. The workshop emphasized that a deep understanding of mathematics is essential for any engineer aspiring to excel in their field, thereby underscoring the need to enhance mathematics education and apply it creatively in solving complex engineering problems.
