Month: February 2022

Mathematics Department Student Colloquium Series

PIZZA SERVED from 11:30 -11:55    in front of Hislop Family Auditorium

TALK STARTS AT 12:00 PM

“Number Talks, Math Tasks, and More: Teaching School Mathematics”

Presented by

COURTNEY RICE ‘08
 Department of Mathematics – Bucknell University

Thursday, March 3, 2022

12:00 P.M.        HOLMES HALL – 116 Hislop Family Auditorium

Abstract: In this session, we’ll dive into some of the nuances of teaching school mathematics. How do you develop number sense in students? What about students with different learning styles? How much thought do teachers actually give to the math tasks they use in class? Given by a mathematics and teacher educator, expect to participate in discussion! You’ll walk out of here with a deeper appreciation and understanding of what goes into the teaching of school mathematics. 

Mathematics Department

Student Colloquium Series

PIZZA SERVED from 11:30 -11:55 in front of Hislop Family Auditorium

TALK STARTS AT 12:00 PM

“1, 2, skip a few”

Presented by

BRETT COLLINS
 Department of Mathematics – Bucknell University

Thursday, February 17, 2022

12:00 P.M.        HOLMES HALL – 116 Hislop Family Auditorium

Abstract: One of the most basic problems in mathematics is simply counting how many there are of something, such as the number of Sudoku puzzles or the number of arrangements of a Rubik’s Cube, yet this is often notoriously difficult. In this talk, I’ll show through examples how symmetry can be used in many problems like this and how we can easily generalize these ideas to more difficult counting problems. One thing that you can certainly count on is having mathematical fun.  

Are you interested in using math, statistics, or computer modeling to address real-world problems? Problems like determining the optimal placement of Tesla charging stations in the US, designing a toll highway to optimize traffic flow, or analyzing data from a company’s online product reviews to best inform their future sales strategies? Then maybe mathematical modeling is for you! 
The 2022 MCM/ICM competition will take place February 17-21. Participation is free and on-campus. If you would like to participate or to learn more about this competition, please email b.collins@bucknell.edu. More details and previous problems can also be found at https://www.comap.com/undergraduate/contests/