1. Presenteed by: Marzia Khan
Department : EEE
Student ID : 201606032
Hypatia:
Selene of Alexandria

2. Daughter of Theon
• Born on 370A.D.
• Influenced by her father
• Neo-Platonists Beliefs
• Professor at Alexandria
– Speaking abilities
– Innovative ideas

3. Mathematical Contributions
• Euclid’s Theories
• Number Theory
– Diophantus
• Conics
• Algebra
• Astronomy
• Commentaries

4. Scientific Contributions
• Astrolabe
–measures the position of the stars
• Planisphere
• Hydroscope
–measures the density
of a liquid

5. Political Beliefs
• Political unstable situation
• Neo-Platonic beliefs
• Accused of the cause of discord
between two rivals
• Conflict with Christians

6. Once upon a death…
• Christian Mob
– Stripped her naked
– Inhumanely butchered
• Library of Alexandria
• All her work burned
• Martyr
• Mathematical End

7. "Reserve your right to think, for even to
think wrongly is better than not to
think at all."
-Hypatia

8. Hypatia’s Moon Crater

9. Thank you…..