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Spring 2006 Archive
- Congratulations for Prize Poster
Brittany Strange was awarded a prize for Best Use of Mathematics for her poster at the MAA Joint Meeting of the Rocky Mountain and Intermountain Sections, which was held April 7-8, 2006, in Grand Junction, CO.
- Dutch Oven Lunch
Monday, May 1, 2006, 12:00-3:00 at East Canyon park (on the right as you go up the canyon)
All math majors and their families are invited.
- Research Seminar Presentation
Thursday, April 27, 2006, 2-4pm, Sc 225
Students will be presenting their capstone projects.
- Congratulations to Student Researchers
The following students were recognized for their research presented at the 2006 Annual Student-Faculty Scholarship/Creativity Day. They will receive a monetary award. Great job!
Cortney Rodet: Moving Money: A Minimum Cost Flow and the Markowitz Portfolio Selection Problem. Faculty supervisor Said Bahi
Dustin Gerrard and Caroline Nielson: Numerical solution in a convolution model for phase transitions. Faculty supervisors Jianlong Han and Sarah Brown
- Supplementental Instruction Final Exam Study Sessions Spring 2006
All sessions are in the Learning Center (Tutoring Lab) Conference Room
Math 1010 -> Tuesday, May 2nd - 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Math 1020 -> Monday, May 1st - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Math 1030 -> Monday May 1st - 9:00 - 10:00 am
Math 1040 -> Tuesday May 2nd - 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Math 1050 -> Monday May 1st - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Math 1060 -> Tuesday May 2nd - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Math 1210 -> Wednesday May 3rd - 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Presented by Alisha McCann, the Math Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
- Commencement Exercises May 6, 2006
-Graduation Exercises, 9:00-10:30 am, Centrum, 109 South 800 West. Commencement Speakers, Awarding of Honorary Doctorate degrees, Special recognition.
-College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology Convocation, 11:30 am, Randall Jones Theatre. Awarding of Certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's degrees.
More graduation information
- Annual Student-Faculty Scholarship/Creativity Day
Tuesday, April 25, 2006, Sharwin Smith Theater
Schedule
Math Presentations:
Moving Money: A Minimum Cost Flow and the Markowitz Portfolio Selection Problem
Cortney Rodet, 1:40-1:55 pm
Linear Algebra Applied to Nutrition
LaRisa Ekenstam, 3:40 pm
Numerical solution in a convolution model for phase transitions
Dustin Gerrard and Caroline Nielson, 3:40 pm
- Congratulations to Award Recipients
The following math students and faculty were recognized at the 2006 College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology Awards Banquet:
-LaRisa Ekenstam, Student Senator Certificate of Appreciation, Mathematics Outstanding Scholar
-Seth Armstrong, Promotion & Tenure, Mathematics Outstanding Teacher
-Said Bahi, Tenure
-Eric Freden, Tenure
-Caroline Nielson, Mathematics Outstanding Student
-Jennifer Schofield, Mathematics Outstanding Research Student
-Derek Higgs, Mathematics Outstanding Freshman
-Sara Heilbut, Mathematics Outstanding Teaching Assistant
- Applied Research Center Seminar
Some Mathematical Models with Evolution Equations
Jianlong Han
April 21, 2006, 4pm, Th 113
Abstract
- Department Seminar
The Growth Function for Higman 3
Dr. Eric Freden and Jennifer Schofield, Southern Utah University
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006, 4pm in ELC 301
Abstract: In 1951 Graham Higman discovered the first non-hopfian group, which we call Higman 2. There is a Higman group (Higman n) for each positive integer n. We compute the explicit growth series of Higman 3 and in fact Higman n for all odd n. The methodology uses generating functions, recursions, analysis, and formal language theory.
- Annual Student-Faculty Scholarship/Creativity Day Submission Information
Tuesday, April 25, 2006, Sharwin Smith Center
Students can either give a 15 min oral presentation, poster/display, or short performance. The schedule will be finalized when all of the entries have been received.
Submission Form (deadline Friday, April 21, 2006)
The Annual Student/Faculty Scholarship Creativity Day is intended to encourage and promote scholarship and creativity among faculty and students. The conference honors and showcases the cooperative efforts between members of both groups to enhance academic, professional and personal growth. With this end in mind, students and faculty are given the opportunity to present their research and other examples of scholarship and creativity through various mediums. Faculty and students also attend workshops centered on the theme of promoting undergraduate scholarship and creativity.
- Caroline Nielson to attend REU
Congratulations to SUU student Caroline Nielson, who will be attending the Brigham Young University Summer Mathematics Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) the summer of 2006. For attending the eight-week program, she'll receive room and board, a generous stipend, and travel money. Topics include optimization problems and graduate school preparation.
REU listing
- Mathematical Association of America Meeting
The MAA Joint Meeting of the Rocky Mountain and Intermountain Sections is April 7-8, 2006, in Grand Junction, CO. Math faculty Seth Armstrong and Derek Hein are attending as well as several students. Three of the students and one math faculty will be presenting their research.
Dustin Gerrard and Caroline Nielson: Numerical solution of a convolution model for phase transitions (April 8 12:00-12:45)
LaRisa Ekenstam: Linear algebra connected to nutrition (April 8 12:50-1:10)
Derek Hein: The Root Test for Absolute Convergence (April 8 12:50-1:10)
SUU Journal article about the conference
- Research Presentation
Fast/Slow Diffusion
An Le, University of Utah
Monday, April 3, 2006, 3pm ELC 301
Abstract: We will begin by deriving the (classical) diffusion equation which leads to the study of the Laplacian operator. Next, we introduce the collapsing/growing sand piles problem and the mass transport problem which describe the phenomenon of fast/slow diffusion. Comparisons between linear eigenvalue problems and nonlinear eigenvalue problems will be addressed.
- Putnam Exam Results
Congratulations to the SUU Math Club's 2005 Putnam team for ranking 113th. There were 395 institutions with teams. Also congratulations to Vishal Lama, who ranked 324 out of the 3545 who participated, and Dustin Gerrard, who ranked 819. Great job to all six SUU students who took the test. Special thanks to team captain Vishal Lama and faculty advisor Derek Hein.
- Math Education Presentation
Concept Image and Concept Definition in Mathematics Education
Jim Brandt, Prescott College
Thursday, March 30, 2006, 3pm in ELC 301
- Scholarship Deadlines Spring 2006
SUUSA Summer scholarship applications are due April 7, 2006.
The Staff Scholarship application deadline is Feb. 17, 2006.
The deadlines for applying for College of Computing, Integrated Engineering & Technology scholarships are February 1 for new and continuing students and March 1 for transfer students. Scholarship information
- Slogan, Logo, and T-shirt Contest
The College of Computing, Integrated Engineering & Technology wants students' designs. Prizes to the winners! Deadline Friday, April 7, 2006. Submit entries at Th 129 or email Michele DeMille. Flyer
- Research Presentation
Traveling Pulses for Lattice and Nonlocal Klein-Gordon Equations
Chunlei Zhang, Michigan State University
Tuesday, March 28, 2006, 3pm in ELC 301
- Applied Research Center Seminar
Distinguished engineers from Japan:
Yukio Hasegawa, Vice President of Design Network Division, JFE SEKKEI, LTD
Mikio Obi, Director General, NPO CAFE, Computer Aided Forum by Senior Engineers
Masami Taniguichi, President, Practical Engineering Ltd
Nob Yoshimura, Nob FEM Consultant
Friday, March 24, 2006, 4pm in TH 113
- Research Presentation
Regularization of Simultaneous Binary Collisions and Periodic Solutions with Singularities in the Collinear Four-Body Problem
Zhifu Xie, Brigham Young University
Thursday, March 23, 2006, 3pm in ELC 301
N-Body Simulator
- Math Anxiety Workshops Spring 2006
March 20, 21, 23, 24 from 2-5pm in the Sharwin Smith Center Theater
Presented by Alisha McCann, the Math Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Flyer
- Southern Utah State Science and Engineering Fair
Tuesday March 7, 2006, in the Centrum and Ballroom
This is an annual fair for high school and junior high students administered by the College of Science. Science Fair Information
- Spring Exit Exam
March 8, 2006
Contact Robin Archibald for more information.
- CCIET Focus Week
Math Meeting: February 27, 2006, at 4pm in ELC 311 Flyer
Dinner: Wed. March 1, 2006, at 6pm in the Starlight Room Flyer
- State Math Contest
For high school students
Thursday, March 16, 2006 at SUU
Information
SUU students who would like to help please contact Seth Armstrong.
- PDE Research Group Spring 2006
Every Thursday from 3-4 in Sc 129
Contact Jianlong Han for more information
- Math Club Student Research and Problem Solving Group Spring 2006
Every Friday at 4 a Math Club student research and problem solving group is meeting in 127 Sc. You are welcome to come! Contact Sarah Brown for more information.
- How to Pass a Math Class Workshops Spring 2006
Offered January 12, 13, 18, 19, February 1, 2, and March 6
Presented by Alisha McCann, the Math Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Times and places
- Abstract Submission Deadline
The deadline to submit abstracts for the MAA Joint Meeting of the Rocky Mountain and Intermountain Sections is Feb. 24, 2006. Please also let Sarah Brown know if you are submitting an abstract, as she is arranging funding for and transportation to the conference, held in Grand Junction, CO on April 7-8, 2006.
- Applied Research Center Seminar
Academic Trends Parallel Computer-Aided Engineering
Nick Winowich
Friday, February 17, 2006, 3pm in TH 120 (note the room change)
- Algebra Bee for High School Students
The Math Club is putting on an algebra competition for interested local high school students on Feb. 15, 2006, at 4pm in 129Sc.
Rules
Practice problems
- Math Club Meeting
Graduate school in math: Why, What, and How
Dr. Tyler Jarvis, Brigham Young University
Thursday, Febuary 16, 2006, 1-2pm in ELC 310
Abstract: I will talk about many things related to going to graduate school in mathematics and answer questions from the audience. Topics will include the benefits and challenges of graduate school, why and how much we pay you, why you shouldn't have to pay your own tuition, how to choose a graduate school, the things that graduate students say they wish they had known before they started, and what you need to do now to get ready.
- Department Seminar
TQFTs: Using pictures from physics to understand algebra
Dr. Tyler Jarvis, Brigham Young University
Thursday, Febuary 16, 2006, 11am-12pm in ELC 301
Abstract: I will talk about relations between surfaces and algebras. These relations originate in physics but require no physics to understand. These relationships yield all sorts of interesting new structure, including some interesting differential equations. And they give a nice way of thinking about algebra geometrically and geometry algebraically.
- Math Club Meeting
Thursday, January 26, 2006, 4-5pm in ELC 301
We’ll be preparing for the Algebra Bee the Math Club is putting on for local interested high school students, held on Feb. 15. Come help us create and check contest problems, type up the rules, decide on prizes, and more!
- TI Calculator Basics Workshops Spring 2006
January 13 and 17
Presented by Alisha McCann, the Math Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Details
- Math Anxiety Workshops Spring 2006
January 23, 24, 26, 27 2-5pm in the Sharwin Smith Center Theater
Presented by Alisha McCann, the Math Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Flyer
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