Ideas for Further Research in Nepali Ethnomathematics Projects: Suggestions from Professor Orey's Visit to Kathmandu University

June 3 – July 10, 2007

 
 

1.     Chautara

 

2.     Numerations systems

a.      human versus non-human counting numbers

 

3.     Calendar / dates

 

4.     Tapari (Leaf plates)

 

5.     Why are roof braces 45 degrees on typical Newari  architecture?

 

6.     Weights / Measurements

 

7.     Water

a.      Sacred

b.     Traditional collection and distribution systems

1.     wells

2.     agriculture

3.     jars used to cool things

c.     Quality

 

8.     Temple Geometry

a.      Fractal  forms

b.     Reflections

c.     Rotations

d.     Pagoda forms