First-Year Seminar in Mathematics

Fall 2017

Tentative Schedule



Date Topic Presentation by
9/8 Introductions; Why I Want to be a Math Major Prof. Steve Pennell, Department of Mathematical Sciences
9/15 Time Management Ms. Kristen Rhyner, Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services
9/22 Introduction to Mathematica Prof. Ken Levasseur, Department of Mathematical Sciences
9/29 The DifferenceMaker Program Ms. Ha Pho, Entrepreneurial Initiatives Project Manager
10/6 Optimization with Spatial Constraints Prof. Hung Phan, Department of Mathematical Sciences
10/13 Introduction to ProPath Ms. Addae-Adoo, Office of Career Services
10/20 The UTeach Program Prof. Ken Levasseur, Department of Mathematical Sciences
10/27 Geometric Probability Prof. Dan Klain, Chairperson, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/3 Global Math Week and Me Prof. James Propp, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/10 Introduction to MATLAB Prof. Steve Pennell, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/17 Congruent Triangles Used to Facilitate a Class of Calculus Based Optimization Problems Prof. Marvin Stick, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/24 No class -- Thanksgiving Holiday Your friends and family
12/1 Research Projects in LoCSST Prof. Dimitris Christodoulou, Department of Mathematical Sciences
12/8 How Math Disciplines Helped Shape My Career Prof. Tom Oliveri, Department of Mathematical Sciences



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Last Updated: December 3, 2017