Seminars, News and Events
Co-president of the SUU Math club Kittle Montilla rode on the CIET float in the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 20, 2008.
Fall 2008 Photo Gallery
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Building abbreviations:
ELC: Electronic Learning Center
TH: Technology Building
ST: Sharwin Smith Center
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Fall 2008
- Results for the Virginia Tech Regional Mathematics Contest
Congratulations to SUU students Bryan Bradford and Matthew Hales for tieing for 105th place in the 30th Annual Virginia Tech Regional Mathematics Contest, held on Saturday Nov. 1, 2008. 398 students from across America took the exam.
Other Events of Interest
Past News Fall 2008
- Center for Applied Research & Applied Technologies (CARAT) Seminar
Dr. Scott Bulloch, oral surgeon
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at 4pm in TH 113
Dr. Bulloch will make a presentation on the cutting edge tools and appliances he has made and uses for re-constructive surgery.
Refreshments will be served.
- Funds Available for Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Program (UGRASP) has funding available. The deadline for the next round of grants is November 14th, 2008. Students, faculty, administrators and professional staff may apply.
- Math Department Seminar
Estimation of the Number of Genes in a Circular Genome: Towards a GeneticCure for Tuberculosis
Dr. Natalie Blades, Department of Statistics, Brigham Young University
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at 4pm in ELC 301
Abstract
- Virginia Tech Regional Mathematics Contest
The 30th Annual Virginia Tech Regional Mathematics Contest will be held on Saturday Nov. 1, 2008, from 8:45am to 11:30am in the ELC conference room (4th floor in the ELC). Students are welcome to take the contest exam. Contact Jianlong Han for more information.
- Fall 2008 Exit Exam
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 5pm in ELC 301
This exam is required for math majors to graduate. Contact Robin Archibald, archibald@suu.edu, by Oct. 10 if you are planning to take the exam.
- Derek Hein Presents at Conference
Math faculty Derek Hein gave a presentation titled On Sarvate-Beam Designs at the Midwest Conference on Combinatorics, Cryptography,
and Computing held in Las Vegas on October 22-24, 2008. This is joint work with undergraduate math students Bryan Bradford and James Pace.
Abstract:
A Sarvate-Beam design (V,B) is a set V of v elements and a collection B of subsets (called blocks) of V such that each distinct pair of elements in V occurs in a different number of blocks (in particular, exactly once from the list 1, 2, ... , nCr(v,2). In this talk, we present some results concerning SB triple systems, SB quad systems and strict aPBD designs.
- Math Department Seminar
Manipulate in Mathematica
Jim Brandt
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at 4pm in ELC 312
Abstract
A new feature in Mathematica 6 is the Manipulate command which simplifies the creation of interactive classroom demonstrations. After illustrating some of the features and options of the Manipulate command, we will take a look at downloading and publishing demonstrations through the Wolfram website. Participants will also have an opportunity to experiment with creating interactive content in one of the computer classrooms.
- Center for Applied Research & Applied Technologies (CARAT) Seminar
Laser Processing of Microelectronics and Photovoltaics: Development Trends and Emerging Demand for Advanced Computational Tools
Brian Baird, Summit Photonics
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at 4pm in TH 113
Abstract and Bio
- Math Club Meetings
Math faculty Jianlong Han will give a study session for the Exit Exam that is required for math majors to graduate.
Oct. 13, 2008, 5pm, 4th floor ELC conference room
Oct. 22, 2008, 6:30pm, 4th floor ELC conference room
- Math Department Social
Wed. Oct. 1, 2008 at 6pm in the 4th floor conference room of the ELC
All math majors are invited. Join us for food and fun!
- Learning Center Tutoring Hours Fall 2008
Math tutors are available
Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
- Center for Applied Research & Applied Technologies (CARAT) Seminar
Analysis of Anode Lifetimes for WECCO
Pete Cash, American Pacific Corporation (WECCO)
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at 4pm in TH 113
Refreshments will be served.
Abstract:
WECCO is a local company that manufactures ammonium perchlorate, an oxidizer used in solid rocket fuel. During the past two summers, mathematics students have worked as interns at WECCO investigating factors involved in the lifetime of the anodes used in the production of ammonium perchlorate. After giving an overview of the production process, we will discuss some of the statistical results of this collaboration between faculty, students, and WECCO employees.
- Homecoming Parade
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, from 2-3
Give a cheer as the College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology float goes by!
If you'd like to help build the float, go to Scott Hansen's house in Enoch Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. Pizza and root beer floats will be served.
- Welcome to New Faculty
Gretchen Rimmasch, who just completed her PhD at Brigham Young University, and Cecilia Weingartner, a consultant and former adjunct instructor, have joined the SUU Math Department.
- Best Wishes to Former Faculty
All the best to Colette Calmelet as she begins her new job at CSU in Chico. We will also miss Walter Faucette and hope he enjoys his retirement.
- New Student Secretary
Welcome to Bri Lebreton, our new student secretary. A big thank you to former student secretary Jake Denison.
- New College Advisor
Sharon Brown replaced Craig Degener as the College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology (CIET) advisor last spring. Welcome!
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