Category Archives: Math

Proofs from The Book

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tyler Clark

I recently came across an article on Stack Exchange that asks readers what proofs they think other mathematicians should know and why. There are 23 answers on the post (it is a closed question now unfortunately) with many different proof suggestions. This reminded me of … Continue reading →

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How to Fall in Love With Math – Manil Suri

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Tyler Clark

Recently I saw a Tweet by @nytimes of an article by Manil Suri (shown to the left). How to fall in love with math: http://t.co/I4d34oSmKf — The New York Times (@nytimes) September 17, 2013 This article really makes the point that … Continue reading →

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The Strong Goldbach Conjecture: An Equivalent Statement

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Avery Carr

Some problems in mathematics remain buried deep in the catacombs of slow progress.   Whether in Algebra, Topology, Discrete Math, or Analysis, mind-stretching mysteries await to be discovered beyond the boundaries of former thought.  Frequently, solutions to such problems come from … Continue reading →

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My New Teaching Assistantship: iSTEM

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Tyler Clark

This school year, I have a new teaching assistantship at the University of Central Florida. I am part of the Initiatives in STEM (iSTEM) program which includes the EXCEL and COMPASS programs at UCF. The goals of iSTEM are [1]: … Continue reading →

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Odd Weird Numbers

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Avery Carr

Common intuition is a clandestine notion hidden behind the wall of mathematical formalism.  Elaborate systems that dispose of specification in favor of complete abstraction are merely derived from basic understanding.   Axiomatic truths build elegant mathematical structures layered by bricks of … Continue reading →

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