First-Year Seminar in Mathematics

Fall 2018

Tentative Schedule



Date Topic Presentation by
9/7 Introductions; Why I Want to be a Math Major Prof. Steve Pennell, Department of Mathematical Sciences
9/14 The Difference Maker Program Ms. Ha Pho, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
9/21 Planning and Time Management Ms. Kristen Rhyner, Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services
Ms. Sue Casey O'Neill, Kennedy College of Sciences Advising Center
Ms. Shreelekha Girish, Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services
9/28 Sources of Information on Careers in Math Prof. Steve Pennell, Department of Mathematical Sciences
10/5 Using Congruent Triangles to Facilitate Optimization Problems Prof. Marvin Stick, Department of Mathematical Sciences
10/12 The Newly Formed LoCSST and Some New Results in Geometry Prof. Dimitris Christodoulou, Department of Mathematical Sciences
10/19 The Study Abroad Program Ms. Fern MacKinnon, Director of Office of Study Abroad & International Experiences
10/26 Karate, DNA, and The Foundations of Mathematics Prof. Amanda Redlich, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/2 Class canceled
11/9 Math on the Job Prof. Tom Oliveri, Department of Mathematical Sciences
11/16 The Office of Career Services Ms. Serwa Addae-Adoo, Assistant Director, Career Services
11/23 No class -- Thanksgiving Holiday Your friends and family
11/30 Sphere Packing Mr. Kyle Nelson, Department of Mathematical Sciences
12/7 Introduction to Mathematica Prof. Ken Levasseur, Department of Mathematical Sciences



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Last Updated: November 29, 2018