Category Archives: Mathematics in Society

From When She Was Kissed by the Mathematician

by Kareem Carr Adam’s post reminded me of a series of poems called “Four Poems from When She Was Kissed by the Mathematician” by Sandra M. Gilbert. They are behind a pay-wall, but most students should have access. They can … Continue reading

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Letting kids know that math IS a social activity

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Happy Mathematician, Productive Mathematician?

by Kareem Carr An article by Benedict Carey in the New York Times last month highlighted a study that might shed some insight both on why mathematics is so enjoyable and how to get slightly better at resolving otherwise puzzling … Continue reading

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Comprehensive Exam Nightmare

by Kareem Carr I was recently reading about a case involving a PhD student in mathematics that seemed to raise some interesting questions. According to the article, A University of Manitoba assistant math professor who is suing the school over … Continue reading

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Pop Culture and Math

by Tyler Clark Kareem Carr made a post on the 17th about students hating math. In regards to this, I was watching TV the other day and saw a very disturbing commercial. It was a commercial for the United States … Continue reading

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