Category Archives: General

An argument for “meta-mathematics”

by Luke Wolcott Definition: meta-mathematics – the study of the human context of research mathematics. Includes the sociology of the math community, the psychology and cognitive science of mathematics, and implicitly the history and philosophy of math. (Yes, I’m co-opting … Continue reading

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Mathematics and Wolfram

by Tyler Clark I am sure many of you have used Mathematica. I am on Wolfram’s mailing list and just received an update from them today. The company will be holding a conference in Champaign, IL on October 19-21. The … Continue reading

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The Moore Method: for Undergraduates?

by Jean Joseph In my daily morning walks, I’ve managed to read R. L. Moore’s biography (R. L.Moore: Mathematician and Teacher by John Parker (MAA)), where I learn about his famous method of instruction: he would give some axioms to … Continue reading

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Cheating, Learning Quizzes, and What I learned at the DMV

by Brian Katz I recently moved to a new state, which meant that I needed a new driver’s license. I expected to have to sign some paperwork, but I was surprised to have to take a computerized quiz. Although the … Continue reading

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Keeping up with the arXiv with Google Reader

How to use Google Reader with the arXiv and use Feed Rinse to tailor an rss to your interests.

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