Category Archives: Math

Lone-Divider Method – How to Fairly Divide a Pie

Saturday was the Pi Day of a lifetime – 3/14/15 9:26:53! Hopefully all of you were able to share some delicious pie with your friends and family. When slicing up your pie how can you make sure everyone received a … Continue reading

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The Method of Markers

It’s Halloween time and kids will soon be trick-or-treating. But if your kids pool their candy, how can you make sure that each child receives a fair share? That’s where the method of markers can help! The method of markers … Continue reading

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Carmichael’s Totient Conjecture

In the wake of mathematical enlightenment a profound understanding of basic notions bridges the gap between the conceptual and concrete.   In many cases, problems that have an exterior of simplicity exploit the boundaries of comprehension and provide insight into extensive … Continue reading

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Tips for New Grad Students

It’s that time of year again – the summer is coming to an end, classes are getting started, and new grad students are arriving on campus.  Graduate school can be an intimidating and challenging experience, especially in the first year.  … Continue reading

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Logarithms Celebrate Their 400th Birthday – A Science News Article

The first time I entered the math library at Lebanon Valley College, I was struck by what I saw on top of the bookcases – a giant slide rule!  Though I had never used one, I remembered my dad telling … Continue reading

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