[Nfb-science] Math and physics

[Danielle Burton]

Have you tried Bookshare? I've managed to find some of my science
textbook there so I bet they have some books avaiable for download in
Daisy, Text, or BRF formats. Are you looking for braille or audio?

On 11/17/15, Luís Fernando N. Fernandez via Nfb-science
<nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I must agree with you mike.
> How to read the advanced books on physics and mathematics?
> I am a physicist and I will begin my studies at Ph.D Level at a Brazilian
> university . I'm having a hard time developing my studies and research, in
> particular, to read the books, once we have only printed versions available
>
> in university libraries .
> Before, I received books from RFBD, but this is no longer possible due to
> legislation.
> Thanks in advance,
> Luís Fernando.
>
>
>
>
> -----Mensagem Original-----
> From: Danielle Burton via Nfb-science
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 9:50 PM
> To: NFB Science and Engineering Division List
> Cc: Danielle Burton
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] Math and physics
>
> I must agree with you mike. However, I find it difficult to carry a
> perkins for a long distance so I must use a slate and stylus most of
> the time but I prefer the perkins when doing long math equations.
>
> On 11/16/15, Mike Freeman via Nfb-science <nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I have a M.S. in physics which I received forty years or so ago. I am
>> still
>> of the opinion that a Perkins Braillewriter is the best way to handle
>> long
>> equations.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-science [mailto:nfb-science-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Danielle Burton via Nfb-science
>> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 10:36 AM
>> To: NFB Science and Engineering Division List
>> Cc: Danielle Burton
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] Math and physics
>>
>> Jamie, I am also interested in what you're ideas are for long
>> equations. As of right now I do math in braille with either a braille
>> display or a slate and stylus as I am not keen on packing a 15 pound
>> brailler across campus...
>>
>> On 11/16/15, Jamie Principato via Nfb-science <nfb-science at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> Hi there,
>>>
>>> I am a physics major considering a double major in Math. I also teach
>>> math
>>> to college prep students at the colorado center for the blind. I have
>>> several ideas I'd like to share, but am about to start class. I just
>> wanted
>>> to drop a quick note and let you know that I'll be addressing this email
>>> later today. You're also welcome to contact me off list if you have more
>>> questions about math and physics, or more ideas to discuss.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Jamie Principato
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Nov 16, 2015, at 8:48 AM, Mariya Vasileva via Nfb-science
>>>> <nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi, I am wondering how some of the physicists  on this list do long
>>>> equations Besides writing them down using alternative techniques? I'm
>>>> asking because my math instructor who is a major in physics herself, is
>>>> figuring out some alternative Ways for me to do my career in the long
>>>> run
>>>> non visually, and was curious to know if any of you guys have any
>>>> suggestions for me.
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Danielle Burton
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Email: danielleburton94 at gmail.com