Author Archives: Kareem Carr

Cheating and Learning in the Modern Context

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Kareem Carr

By Kareem Carr I feel that we are rapidly approaching a future where the maxim, ‘Cheaters only cheat themselves’, obtains. I have, of late, come to understand, perhaps only in small part, the prodigious resources open to the modern mathematical … Continue reading →

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When Your Students Cheat

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Kareem Carr

By Kareem Carr One of the least favorable aspects of formal teaching for me is the phenomena of cheating. It puts me in a role that I am least interested in pursuing. That is to say, I have to wield … Continue reading →

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Overflowing Options

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Kareem Carr

By Kareem Carr I started answering this question from a commentor, BC Reddy: Hi, Could you post a list of all such “Stack overflow” websites that you know… It will be helpful… Thanks In the middle of answering, I realized … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Stack Overflow Type Website

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Kareem Carr

By Kareem Carr I was quite surprised to find yet another Stack Overflow type website. This time, the site is about machine learning. Although, not pure mathematics, I felt a few readers would be interested. I am now aware of … Continue reading →

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Fresh Perspectives on Picking the Right School

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Kareem Carr

By Kareem Carr At various stages in the academic life cycle, for instance at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral level, we find ourselves trying to make a decision about which academic institutions to apply to and which academic institutions we … Continue reading →

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