Monthly Archives: November 2016

Culture, Conventions and Publishing in Math

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Nicola Poser

When should mathematics students begin publishing in research journals? The publication resumes of many graduate students in recent years are impressive.  It is not unusual for a student to have several refereed journal articles before getting a PhD, and these … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Richard Evan Schwartz

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Nicola Poser

Richard Evan Schwartz has written math books for a range of audiences: for university students, researchers, and several for children.  His distinctive approach brings a touch of childlike freedom to his high-level research monographs, and mathematical depth to his whimsical … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Tamara Lakins

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Nicola Poser

This is the first in a series of author interviews.  Enjoy! Suggestions for further mathematics author interviews can be made via the comments or email to exh@ams.org. The Tools of Mathematical Reasoning by Tamara Lakins was published in the AMS … Continue reading →

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