Author Archives: kthompson

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Posted on September 1, 2020 by kthompson

Many of us, myself included, have it pretty easy. And so it’s been interesting to see what people’s “Corona/quarantine” breaking-points have been. For some, who I believe are VERY pampered, it came early: “I don’t know when I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Video Killed the Radio Star

Posted on August 3, 2020 by kthompson

It’s almost time to return to fall classes, such as they are. I feel very lucky to be where I am: my institution is not forcing us to teach in person if we do not want to. The students also … Continue reading →

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A Case for Pre-College Outreach

Posted on July 13, 2020 by kthompson

Historically, mathematicians never dealt with any students who were not legal adults. While now there has been an increase of math circles and (summer) math camps and math competitions (epsilon is greater than zero…), mathematicians working with and for those … Continue reading →

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