Dr. John Putz Publishes New Book
Maple Animation, a new book by Dr. John Putz, describes the methods he uses to create animations with the powerful computer algebra system, Maple®. The book presents a variety of the techniques that Dr. Putz has developed in creating the animated demonstrations he uses to illustrate mathematical ideas.
Posted: Sat, September 18th, 2004 at 11:30AM
Michigan Autumn Take Home Challenge
Created by Professor Timothy Sipka, the Michigan Autumn Take Home
Challenge is a team-oriented math competition for undergraduates. Teams
of 2 or 3 students take a 3-hour exam consisting of 10 interesting problems
dealing with topics and concepts found in the undergraduate mathematics
curriculum. Each team takes the exam on their home campus under the
supervision of a faculty advisor.
Posted: Sat, September 18th, 2004 at 11:20AM
High School Math Challenge
The Alma College High School Math Challenge is a problem of the month program specifically designed for high school
students. Each month a new problem is distributed to participating high
schools.
Created by Professors Robert Molina and Timothy Sipka, the Challenge is now in its second year. Visit its website to see this month's challenge and to learn how to become involved in the Challenge!
