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Giving students valuable teaching experience

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This past summer, the Young Mathematics Teacher Academy (YMTA) at Missouri State University immersed 10 high school and early college students in the art and practice of teaching math. Organized by the university’s math education program, the fourth annual YMTA camp took place on campus from June 2-6. Math professor Dr. Patrick Sullivan helped to conduct the camp. “The … [Read more...] about Giving students valuable teaching experience

Exploring new pathways in mathematics

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A shared passion for numbers brought together over 250 women at the annual Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics (NCUWM) in Lincoln, Nebraska, from Jan. 31-Feb. 2.  They represented 100 universities across the country. Three Missouri State University students were among them:  Helena Bel Arbunies – senior, mathematics   Holly Ford – senior, … [Read more...] about Exploring new pathways in mathematics

Examining the future of AI

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To further explore the world of artificial intelligence (AI), the departments of mathematics and computer science will host two free lectures on the Missouri State University campus this month.  Thom Hutchison, senior manager for data science and artificial intelligence at Husch Blackwell, will speak to the university community Sept. 27.  These lectures are open to … [Read more...] about Examining the future of AI

A combination that adds up

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Many students studying physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) also have a minor in mathematics.   Dr. Robert Mayanovic, department head and distinguished professor of PAMS, explains why adding a math minor benefits PAMS students.  Math is a key player  In physics, it’s hard to do anything without math.  “Modeling of physical processes, an important aspect of … [Read more...] about A combination that adds up