Physics/Astronomy Seminar Series
Physics/Astronomy Seminar Series Presents: The Banach-Tarski Paradox – Can Matter Really be Doubled? By Adam M. Goyt Friday, Jan. 24 3 p.m. 325 Hagen Hall
Founding mother of department of mathematics dies
Marion V. Smith, 93, passed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the Shepherd of the Valley Healthcare Center. A native of St. Paul Minn., she had retired as professor emerita from Moorhead State University, where she taught mathematics from 1945 to1982. As a hobbyist photographer she enjoyed summer vacations touring the world’s exotic locals, which resulted in many awards.
Math faculty attend North Central Section Meeting
Sayel Ali, Justin James, and Wally Sizer, Mathematics, attended the North Central Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America in Brookings, S.D., Oct. 18 and 19. The section includes Minnesota, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and part of South Dakota. Sizer presented the paper, Formation of the North Central Section, describing the early years of the section, in preparation for […]
MSUM Math Dept. categorized Advanced Undergraduate Program
1 of 3 Minnesota universities, only Tri-College University The Society of Actuaries has categorized the Actuarial Program in the Department of Mathematics as an Advanced Undergraduate Program. MSUM is the one of the three universities in Minnesota that has such advanced program, and only one in the Tri-College area. Visit the Society of Actuaries website more information. An actuary is […]
STEM Teaching Toolbox: Reflective Writing Workshop
STEM Teaching Toolbox: Reflective Writing Workshop Thursday, Sept.19, 3-4:30 p.m. Faculty Development Center Hear from our faculty using the following types of reflective writing in their math or science courses: Values-based personal writing; Recording metacognitive processes; Writing-to-learn activities