Readings for Math Teachers

Readings for Math Teachers.

Topics in random matrix theory

Topics in random matrix theory.

Multiple recurrence in quasirandom groups

Multiple recurrence in quasirandom groups.

Ethnomathematics… in the Classroom

Ethnomathematics… in the Classroom.

MOOCs and Hype Again

MOOCs and Hype Again.

TWO MOOC revolutions

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There is not one but TWO MOOC revolutions going on. My new post at http://mooctalk.org/

Coming up for air (and spouting off).

Careers advice in Mathematical Sciences

Careers advice in Mathematical Sciences.

The closed graph theorem in various categories

The closed graph theorem in various categories.

Spending symmetry

Spending symmetry.

π in terms of Φ

H. C. Chan, in terms of : Some Recent Developments, Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference in Fibonacci Numbers, (2010): 17-25. Read Pi in terms of Phi (Fib Conf 2006).

H. C. Chan, in terms of , Fibonacci Quart. 44 (2006): 141–144. Read Pi in terms of phi.

H. C. Chan, More Formulas for , Amer. Math. Monthly 113: 452-455. Read More formulas for Pi.

H. C. Chan, Machin-type formulas expressing in terms of , Fibonacci Quart. 46/47 (2008/2009): 32–37 Read Pi via Machin.

Proof by intimidation

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Computing: The Science of Nearly Everything

First year students, beware! The axiom of choice may be used on Monday…

(As always, a big thanks to xkcd.)

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A computer-checked proof of the odd order theorem

A computer-checked proof of the odd order theorem.

MAA: Professional Mathematical Sciences Organizations

This information, for undergraduate students, is hosted on the MAA website.

Professional Mathematical Sciences organizations

In addition to the MAA, there are a variety of special professional mathematical sciences organizations:

The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) is the only organization exclusively devoted to providing a national forum for the improvement of the instruction of the mathematics in the first two years of college.

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), through its programs and services, aims to promote mathematical research and its uses, strengthen mathematical education, and foster awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and to everyday life.

The American Statistical Association (ASA) is a scientific and educational society founded to promote excellence in the application of statistical science.

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is a professional organization whose main goal is advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide.

The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) is dedicated to encouraging women and girls in the mathematical sciences.

The Computing Research Organization (CRA) is an organization of academic departments of computer science and related fields whose mission is to strengthen research and education in computing, to expand opportunities for women and minorities, and to improve public understanding of the importance of computing.

The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) is a professional organization that helps practitioners apply scientific tools and methods to improve systems and operations and to assist in managerial decision making.

The National Association of Mathematians (NAM) promotes excellence in the mathematical sciences and the mathematical development of underrepresented minorities.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) serves the needs of mathematics teachers at all levels from elementary school teachers through college professors.

The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) promotes the development of the mathematical methods needed in a variety of applications areas.

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has as its mission, to advance actuarial knowledge and to enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant solutions for financial, business, and societal problems involving uncertain future events.

On sets defining few ordinary lines

On sets defining few ordinary lines.

Expanding polynomials over finite fields of large characteristic, and a regularity lemma for definable sets

Expanding polynomials over finite fields of large characteristic, and a regularity lemma for definable sets.