Mathematics

Mathematics Day

Mathematics Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2009.

Register to attend Mathematics Day here .
We hope that you can join us!

The schedule for Mathematics Day appears below.

Friday, November 13

6:30 - ?  Pizza and Games - Hosted by the Math Club

Join us for games and pizza.  This is a good opportunity to meet students in the Math Club and hear about their experiences while enjoying some friendly competition. 

Saturday, November 14

10:00 - 10:30  Check-in - Atrium of Carver Science Center

10:30 - 10:35  Welcome - Dr. Rick Spellerberg

10:35 - 10:45  Mathematics majors can do anything! - Dr. Rick Spellerberg

Some students are interested in math, but may not think of majoring in it because they do not know what jobs they can get with a math degree.  We will discuss the wide variety of fields college graduates have gone into using the skills they learned while studying mathematics.  We will also explain why a math degree is valuable to future employers.

10:45 - 11:45  An Introduction to Competitive Graph Labeling - Dr. Deb Czarneski and senior math major Lynnette Snyder 

This will be a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to label graphs competitively.  As a group, we will decide if the first or second player can always win the game and try to develop a winning strategy for the player.  We will also discuss modifications and extensions of the game that could be investigated. 

11:45 - 12:15  Who studies mathematics? - Faculty, Students and Alumni

You will meet current mathematics students and hear why they study mathematics, what careers they plan to pursue with their math degree and what studying mathematics in college is all about.  We will also introduce you to our mathematics faculty and some alumni.  You may be surprised at how many people have studied mathematics and the wide variety of jobs they do.

12:15 - 1:00  Lunch and informal conversations

This is your opportunity to connect with other mathematicians.  Lunch will be provided to give you time to talk to people who are actuaries or teachers, work in industry or finance, or use mathematics in some other way.  You will be able to find out what their jobs are like and how they use mathematics every day.

 

Last Updated: 10/16/09