Category Archives: service

Math-tivism

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Beth Malmskog

Mathematicians have a super power: problem-solving. This power must be good for more than wowing our students with trig substitution. Lately I have run into some inspiring examples of mathematicians working to help address some bigger problems in the larger … Continue reading →

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DC or Bust: AWM and Villanova Visit Capitol Hill

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Beth Malmskog

On December 1, nine sleepy but nervous students and my sleepy but nervous colleague and I drove to Washington DC to meet with US Senators and Representatives about issues that matter to women in mathematics and other STEM fields. As … Continue reading →

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Writing Better Recommendations

Posted on March 3, 2016 by smalec

So much of our daily to-do lists seem to be tasks for which we have little-to-no training, few direct guidelines, and practically no oversight (at least until mid-tenure review). I’ve just sent off several letters of recommendation for students hoping … Continue reading →

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