Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mathematicians are strange!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Adam Topaz

By Adam Topaz Hello everyone! It is around that time when everyone is about to have, or has already had their spring break, so… have a good break! or, I hope you had a good break! respectively. Today I wanted … Continue reading →

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Spaced Math Repetition Repetition

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Derek Smith

by Derek Smith I read an article a few weeks ago which reminded me to provide an update on my previous article on my spaced repetition experiment. The end of the quarter seems like a good time to review. The … Continue reading →

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Travel Grants Available

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Kareem Carr

by Kareem Carr A comment by Ellen Maycock of the AMS has brought to light some really good opportunities: I wanted to let everyone know about some great funding opportunities that are coming up this summer and fall. ** The … Continue reading →

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Letting kids know that math IS a social activity

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Kareem Carr

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LaTeX In Your Gmail Inbox

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Derek Smith

by Derek Smith I often find myself exchanging small snippets of LaTeX through email while working on problem sets. A few weeks ago I lamented the lack of typesetting within my mail client of choice, Gmail. A colleague tipped me … Continue reading →

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