Category Archives: Teaching

Young Teachers – Communicating Your Experience

by Brian Katz I recently read about 150 applications for a teaching job. This was the first time I’ve done this, so I wanted to share two suggestions with those of you planning applications in the fall about the stages … Continue reading

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Special Mentors

by Tyler Clark I hope everyone is having a great semester. This semester has been incredibly busy for me, as I am sure it has been for most students. Lately, I have been thinking about how lucky I am to … Continue reading

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How to get a teaching recommendation

by Diana Davis The short answer: Ask, and ask now! The longer answer: If you want to have a teaching recommendation (or two or three) in hand by the time you are applying for a job, you should plan ahead. … Continue reading

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NPR on Teaching Math

by Kareem Carr One of our earlier posts on the blog concerned how to deal with the all too common refrain, “I hate math.” A recent article posted on NPR discusses WHY people hate math. The culprit? According to the … Continue reading

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UCLA Math Undergraduate Merit Scholarship for 2010

by Kareem Carr The deadline for this scholarship is November 30, 2010. I recently noticed this offer of a scholarship on Terry Tao’s blog. We intend to offer one new scholarship every year. The UCLA Math Undergraduate Merit Scholarship provides … Continue reading

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