Category Archives: bias

One thing I learned from Calculus, this time around

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Beth Malmskog

                    This blog post is about how I gave an assignment that I regret and am embarrassed about. It all starts four years ago, when I gave my Calculus II students … Continue reading →

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We Need to Talk

Posted on January 22, 2018 by smalec

On the plane to San Diego for the joint meetings, I finally watched The Big Sick. There’s a throwaway line where a character, voice filled with shame and disgust, says “Who goes to a math conference to get laid?” A … Continue reading →

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Saying Something

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Beth Malmskog

I said nothing to my students this week about the election outcome. I just had no idea what to say. I was (and am) a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton. I know that many of my students and colleagues were … Continue reading →

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