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MATHEMATICS: GATEKEEPER OR GATEWAY?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by msaul

Some recent writers on mathematics education have been talking about mathematics as a field enjoying ’unearned privilege’ as a ‘gatekeeper’ in our society.  The more I think about it, the less sense this makes. For some writers, the reference may … Continue reading →

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The Power of Undergraduate Researchers

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Ben Braun

By Audrey St. John, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Mount Holyoke College When I first started teaching, I was mystified (and, frankly, at times panicked) at the thought of having undergraduates work with me on research. I realized this … Continue reading →

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The Liberal Art of Mathematics

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Priscilla Bremser

By Priscilla Bremser, Contributing Editor, Middlebury College Somehow, over the last 600 years or so, mathematics has moved from the core of the liberal arts disciplines to entirely outside. We’re all used to this; a “liberal arts math” course is … Continue reading →

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