[Nfb-science] Math and Physics

[Luís Fernando N. Fernandez]

Hi Chelsea and all!

We have tried this alternative, I mean, a human reader read the books to me. 
However, that did not work very well.
firstly, it is not easy here in Brazil to find a person who reads English 
well, have the knowledge of the physical symbolism and mathematics in the 
books and, above all, that this person has time to do this work.
In addition, there are many books to be read during the Ph.D.
yes, I am in Brazil. yes, may you introduce me to this professor?

Thanks in advance!
Luís Fernando.




Luís Fernando N. Fernandez, MSc
Analista de Processamento de Alto Desempenho
Centro Nacional de Supercomputação - UFRGS
+55 (51) 3308-3533, 9275-7568
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From: Chelsea Cook via Nfb-science
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:32 PM
To: nfb-science at nfbnet.org
Cc: Chelsea Cook
Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] Math and Physics

Hi All,

I recently graduated with a BS in Physics and am now in the first year of an 
MS/PHD program, so this certainly can be done, as illustrated by others on 
here. I want to add my small tips to the pile and invite people to contact 
me off-list with any more questions/advice-seeking. But back to how I deal 
with equations.

I agree that the Perkins Brailler is one of the better ways for doing long 
math equations. I also agree that it is too impractical for most 
classroom-type situations. So over the years, I’ve gotten away with doing 
things on a Braille notetaker. Sometimes this involves substituting longer 
expressions for ones you already know, or rearranging terms in different 
ways so that they are slightly easier to write down. this is just my way of 
doing it, and I fully admit that using a note taker may become less 
efficient as I move forward in my PHD program.

Maria, what level are you at with physics? I hate to give this advice, 
because I hated hearing it as an undergrad, but sometimes methods don’t 
present themselves unless you have a direct problem to solve. All this will 
come in time, but I’m happy to support you on your journey.

Lu, Great to hear you are pursuing a PHD as well. Audio has never been my 
primary medium for physics material;I’m very partial to Braille, but can 
understand why you may not be. If you are already used to RFBD books, 
though, finding a human reader in your classes or department may be the best 
thing to do. I know this is not ideal, but hopefully others will have 
suggestions.

You mentioned that you are in Brazil? I don’t know much about that country, 
but have a professor here who is from there and may be willing to talk to 
you. Would you be interested in an introduction?

Chelsea
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