Dr. Luis Ortiz Franco, a math professor and leader of mathematicians, is an advocate of expanding the knowledge and teaching of mathematics among Latinos and increasing the representation of Latinos in mathematics-based careers. He speaks about his studies on pre-Columbian mathematics achievements by Olmecs, Aztecs and Incas, and current mathematics activity in Latin America and among U.S.

Dr. Luis Ortiz Franco, a math professor and leader of mathematicians, is an advocate of expanding the knowledge and teaching of mathematics among Latinos and increasing the representation of Latinos in mathematics-based careers. He speaks about his studies on pre-Columbian mathematics achievements by Olmecs, Aztecs and Incas, and current mathematics activity in Latin America and among U.S. Latinos. This program is part of the series Latinos in Engineering.

Guest: Dr. Luis Ortiz Franco, mathematics professor, Chapman University in Orange, CA; vice-president, International Study Group on Ethnomathematics.