Monthly Archives: May 2013

Union-Closed Buckets

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Avery Carr

In the mines of mathematical conundrums there are a few gems that shine brightly.   Such problems are illuminated with the delight of recreational enjoyment.    Whether it be folding unique shapes with paper or exploring the elementary nature of prime numbers, these … Continue reading →

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Investigating Physics

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Maya Sharma

Since the fields are so closely related, a lot of people who study math also end up studying at least a little bit of physics. I always wanted to take a physics class when I was an undergrad, but I … Continue reading →

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Improved Presentations with Two Lessons from Tufte

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Derek Smith

Having spent time in the Air Force and then developing software as a government contractor, I’ve survived more than my share of bad presentations. During this time I began reading the works of the statistician Edward Tufte[wiki]. I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Gifted Education

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Tyler Clark

This summer I will be teaching a math course at the Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (http://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats.php). I plan to discuss the concept of infinity (using debates between the students to help understand the idea properly), magic … Continue reading →

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Party At Ramsey’s

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Avery Carr

“Why mathematics?”  is a question that greets me on occasion from friends and acquaintances wanting to delve into a casual conversation about the subject.   Many times I will start out by offering a recreational math example, such as the … Continue reading →

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