Freshman Seminar in Mathematics

Fall 2016

Tentative Schedule



Date Topic Presentation by
9/2 Introductions; Why I Want to be a Math Major Prof. Steve Pennell
9/9 Introduction to MATLAB Prof. Steve Pennell, Department of Mathematical Sciences
9/16 Career Services and ProPath Ms. Martina Witts, Director of Career Services
9/23 Time Management Ms. Kristen Rhyner, Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services (CLASS)
9/30 Math in the Real World Ms. Evana Gizzi, UML alumna
10/7 Introduction to Mathematica Prof. Ken Levasseur, Department of Mathematical Sciences
10/14 The UTeach program Dr. Sumudu Lewis, Graduate School of Education
10/21 Meet your advisor and choose classes for the next semester Math Faculty
10/28 Chip Firing, Exploding Dots, and Global Math Prof. Jim Propp, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/4 Bertrand's Paradox and Geometric Probability Prof. Dan Klain, Chairperson, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/11 University closed for Veterans Day
11/18 TBA Prof. Tom Oliveri, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/25 No class -- Thanksgiving Holiday Your friends and family
12/2 TBA TBA
12/9 Student Research Opportunities at LoCSST Prof. Dimitris Christodoulou, Department of Mathematical Sciences



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Last Updated: October 21, 2016