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Spring 2007 Archive
- Bioinformatics Competitors Wanted
A group of SUU students will be participating in the 2007 International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM). Math, computer science, and biology students are especially needed. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact math faculty Colette Calmelet. Please also contact Colette if you would like to help sponsor the team.
- Colette Calmelet attends bioinformatics workshop
Faculty member Colette Calmelet attended a teachers' training workshop for the 2007 International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM). The workshop, held May 26, 2007, at MIT, was about the Registry of Standard Biological Parts, the use of BioBrick parts, and other tools needed for the competition.
- Putnam Results
Congratulations to Vishal Lama, who ranked 600 out of the 3640 students participating in the national William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition.
- Outstanding Senior Math Student
Jennifer Schofield was recognized at commencement ceremonies on May 5, 2007, as the Senior Math Outstanding Student. Well done!
- Jesse Hicks presents at Vanderbilt University
Math student Jesse Hicks, under the direction of math faculty Colette Calmelet, gave a presentation entitled "Tools in Search for Correlations in Cellular Directed Motion of Zebrafish Mesoderm" at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 30, 2007.
- Congratulations to Math Award Recipients
The following students received well-earned recognition at the College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology (CCIET) awards banquet on April 19, 2007:
Abe Hunt: Math Outstanding Student
Caroline Nielson : Math Outstanding Research Student
Devin Wiggins : Math Outstanding Freshman
Brittany Strange: Math Outstanding Teaching Assistant
Congratulations also to math faculty Jianlong Han, who is this year's Mathematics Outstanding Teacher & Scholar, and to math faculty Andreas Weingartner, who received promotion and tenure.
- Learning Center Tutoring Hours
Math tutors are available
Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm
Friday 8am-6pm
Saturday 2pm-6pm
Sunday 6pm-9pm
Statistics tutors are available
Monday and Wednesday 8am-9am, 4pm-10pm
Tuesday and Thursday 11am-1pm, 4pm-10pm
Friday 8am-9am, 4pm-6pm
- Capstone Research Presentations
The Math 4990 Capstone Seminar students, supervised by math faculty Colette Calmelet, are presenting their research projects Friday, May 4, 2007, 3pm-5pm in SC 225. Everyone is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.
--Effect of Cell Elongation and Intercalation on Cellular Adhesion by Patrick Staley
--Tools in Search for Correlations in Cellular Directed Motion of Zebrafish Mesoderm by Jesse Hicks
--Hispanic Migration by Nagai Hiroko
--Sales on Ebay by Shotaro Sone
- Commencement Exercises
SUU Graduation Exercises: May 4, 2007 9-10:30am, Centrum
- TI Calculator Workshops
Alisha McCann, the Math Supplemental Instruction Coordinator, is giving workshops on TI Calculators every Wednesday from 4-6pm in 178C of the Sharwin Smith Center.
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- Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) Research Group
The PDE research group meets Thursdays 3-4pm in the ELC 4th floor conference room to discuss the numerical analysis of some evolution equations. For more information contact Jianlong Han. Everyone welcome!
- Student-Faculty Scholarship Day
Thursday, April 19, 2007, at SUU
Students from all disciplines present their research at this annual showcase. Prizes are awarded to top presenters.
The following math students are presenting their research in the Brian Head Room in the Sharwin Smith Center:
Hiroko Nagai, Hispanic Migration in the Southwest, 10-10:15, Math faculty mentors Said Bahi and Colette Calmelet
Abe Hunt and Jason Judd, Timetabling Problem for Southern Utah University, 10:15-10:30, Math faculty mentor Said Bahi
Loren Goebel, A Study of the Distribution of Galactic z Values Calculated from the General
Doppler Equation, 10:30-10:45, Physics faculty mentor Brent Sorenson
- Math students present at CCIET Advisory Board Meeting
Caroline Nielson and Toby Sorenson gave talks entitled Counting Dots and Mathematical Success, respectively, at the College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology (CCIET) Advisory Board Meeting. The meeting showcased students' achievements. More details about the meeting are contained in the Summer CIET Newsletter.
- Eric Freden presents research at math conference
Math faculty member Eric Freden gave a presentation titled Growth in Baumslag-Solitar groups: Subgroups and rationality at the 2007 Spring Eastern Section Meeting of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) held at the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey on April 14-15, 2007.
- Math Department Seminar
Growth in Baumslag-Solitar groups: Subgroups and rationality
Math faculty Eric Freden, Southern Utah University
Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 4pm, in ELC 301 (notice the room change)
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- CIET Focus Week
The College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology is holding its annual Focus Week April 16-20, 2007. The math workshop is 12:00, April 17, in the Cedar Breaks room in the Sharwin Smith Center. It is an opportunity for students to meet with their senators and have free food!
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- Sarah Brown presents research at math conference
Math faculty member Sarah Brown gave a presentation titled A Numerical Scheme for the Nonlocal Allen-Cahn Equation at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Intermountain Spring Sectional Meeting, held March 23-24, 2007, at the University of Utah.
- Bioinformatics Seminar
Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 4pm in ELC 311
Charlotte Pedersen (Biology) and Colette Calmelet (Mathematics)
Abstract: Cutting edge techniques to analyze biological data using computers and math - learn what protein and DNA can do for you!
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- Applied Research Center (ARC) Seminar
Technology Update
Richard Grossen, Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI)
Thursday, March 22, 2007, 4pm, Th 113
The seminar will include a technology update about Optimized Cluster Platform, High Performance, and related topics.
Overview
- 2007 State Math Contest (note the change of date)
For students grades 7-12
Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at SUU
Registration and other information
- Exit Exam (note the change of date)
Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. ELC 301
Contact Robin Archibald for more information.
- Applied Research Center (ARC) Seminar
James Ruesch, Ruesch Media
Thursday, February 15, 4pm, 2007, Th 113
Presentation info
- New CIET academic advisor
A big welcome to the new College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology (CIET) advisor, Craig Degener. Craig counseled probation students in the Student Success Center before coming to CIET and has been working in advising for the past five years. A big thank you to former CIET advisor Nancy Delaet, who is now Academic Advisor and Student Progress Coordinator at the Student Success Center.
- Math Department Seminar
Numerical Scheme for Nonlocal Allen-Cahn and Allen-Cahn Equations
Sarah Brown and Jianlong Han, Southern Utah University
Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 4pm, in ELC 111
Abstract: In this talk, we propose a stable, convergent and linear finite difference scheme to solve numerically both nonlocal Allen-Cahn equation and Allen-Cahn equation which may model a variety of physical and biological phenomena involving media with properties varying in space. Also we prove that the scheme is uniquely solvable and the numerical solution will approach the true solution in the L-infinity norm.
- Math Student Presents Research
SUU math student Jason Judd presented his research at the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR), held on February 2, 2007, at the University of Utah. Jason spoke about the Influence of Density on Change in Directions of Zebra-fish Embryonic Cells.
- Math Club Meeting
Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 5pm at the Juniper Loft
We'll have a brief planning meeting and then games and food. Bring your friends!
How to get to Juniper Loft and more details
- Colette Calmelet attends bioinformatics training
Faculty member Colette Calmelet attended the workshop A Field Guide to GenBank and NCBI Molecular Biology Resources, held in Las Vegas on January 25-26, 2007. This and other courses are presented by the National Center for Biotechnology Information
- Derek Hein presents at conference
Faculty member Derek Hein gave a presentation titled The Lambda-Design Conjecture: A Survey at the 6th Annual Hawaii International Conference for Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, held January 17-19, 2007, in Honolulu.
- Math Department Seminar
Mathematical Typesetting using LyX
Jim Brandt, Southern Utah University
Wednesday, January 18, 2007, 4pm, in ELC 301
Abstract: LyX is an open-source, cross-platform word processor that offers a straightforward approach to creating complex documents. It includes a powerful but easy to use equation editor and it produces high quality output using LaTeX. I will demonstrate some features of LyX, including standard word processor features, and will discuss some of the benefits and limitations of the software. Come and learn more about LyX, the "What You See Is What You Mean" document processor.
- Applied Research Center Seminar
Collaborative Global Vehicle Projects
C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University
Thursday, January 18, 2007, 4pm, Th 113
Abstract: This presentation will discuss the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 GM/PACE (Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education) Collaboration projects as well as discus this year's Global Formula-1 Project.
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- New Math Department Student Secretary
Welcome to Shayla, our new student secretary. A big thank you to former student secretary Kaili. We wish them both luck!
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