The Executive Director of the African Foundation for Women and Youth in Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Catherine Ngila attended the International Mathematics Pi ((π) Day themed, “Numbers and Beyond- A STEM Challenge for Future Innovators, organized by the Scientists of Kenya Association (SCOKA) in partnership with Daystar University on Saturday, 15th March, 2025 at the Athi River Campus of Daystar University. The Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), and this year, it was exciting to explore the boundless impact of numbers across various fields of study.
Different secondary schools participated with over 1000 students and over 100 teachers, showcasing application of Pi in different Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, ICT, Mathematics and Physics.
Background:
Pi (π) is primarily known for its role in geometry and circle calculations, it also finds applications in chemistry, particularly in understanding chemical reactions and the properties of materials, including calculating volumes and areas of spherical or cylindrical vessels used in chemical processes. The chemicals in those vessels must have optimal flow to complete chemical reactions in that process. Pi helps us guarantee that is the case. Pi (π) also finds applications in biological sciences through its role in understanding periodic processes, geometric shapes in nature, and in tools like Raspberry Pi for data collection and analysis.