The Northeastern
Section of the Mathematical Association of America
Present
The
Short Course
INTERDISCIPLINARY
LIVELY APPLICATION PROJECTS
June
17 - 20, 2001
Kathleen Snook, United States Military Academy
Gideon Weinstein, United States Military Academy
Chris Arney, College of Saint Rose
Interdisciplinary applications can be used to weld mathematics with the concepts of other disciplines to provide student growth in modeling and problem solving.This workshop will discuss projects that can be used in mathematics courses such as precalculus, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics, as well as address the process of designing and building projects.The applications are related to subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, economics, technology, and social sciences.Projects are designed to take 4-6 hours of student effort and can be done in groups or individually.Most projects require computer or calculator use.
The projects have been designed to connect the mathematics curriculum with other disciplines, motivate students to use and reinforce their mathematics, and add student relevance to the mathematics curriculum.There will be hands-on experience, with materials prepared for students and instructors in printed, video, and multi-media formats.Participants will learn about the process of designing and building ILAPs and will be guided in developing projects for their own courses.In addition, discussion of technical writing and instructor grading of projects will take place.Technology will also be addressed and used during the workshop.
Interdisciplinary teams from institutions are encouraged to attend.To a degree, the presenters will gear the problems worked on and discussed to the participant's interest.
Sunday 5-8 p.m. Registration
- June 17
Monday Morning - June 18
Introduction to INTERMATH (curriculum models, ILAPs)
Integrated Curriculum Models
Content of Curriculum (7 into 4, growth, pedagogy)
History of Interdisciplinary Lively Application Projects
Monday Afternoon - June 18
Products (with hands-on
activities/problem solving)
Some Possibilities: Pre-calculus - Deck, Fitness
Calculus/DE - Accident
Presentations/Videos - Bungee Cord
Process of Developing
Your Own ILAP
Selecting an Application or a Mathematics Topic
Student Requirements
Data/Material Needed
Interdisciplinary Assistance
Tuesday and Wednesday Morning - June 19 and 20
Workshop Sessions for
Groups to Develop Their Projects and for In-Progress Discussions
Brainstorming Ideas
Choosing One Project and Outlining Project
Develop Project/Determine Additional Information Required and Sources
Intermittent Progress Reports from Groups
Short Discussions on Technical Writing/Use of Technology/Grading
Wednesday
Afternoon - June 20
Reports and Plans
Closure (by 3 p.m.)
Kathleen Snook is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point.She received her doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching (Mathematics Education) from Boston University.She has served as an editor of Interdisciplinary Lively Applications Projects (ILAP) since 1995.She has taught a variety of courses from Pre-Calculus to Differential Equations.Her interests include student understanding, student and teacher attitudes and beliefs, use of technology and faculty development.
Gideon Weinstein earned his doctorate from Indiana University and has been an assistant professor in the Mathematics Departments at American University and the U.S. Military Academy.In addition, he has consulted for three educational technology companies.His scholarly publications and presentations revolve around post-secondary mathematics education, mathematics teacher education, technology in education, and quantitative research methods.He has taught a variety of college mathematics courses ranging from developmental algebra to differential equations and enjoys using interdisciplinary projects, cooperative groups, technological tools, writing assignments, and other innovative techniques in his teaching.
Chris Arney has an undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy (USMA) and a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.He taught mathematics at USMA for 18 years and is the author of several mathematics textbooks and laboratory manuals.Recently, he edited a book containing applications of mathematics: Interdisciplinary Lively Application Projects (ILAPs) published by the MAA. He is the book review editor of ILAPs for COMAP.His areas of research interest include applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and history of mathematics.His teaching interests include using computers, writing, and interdisciplinary applications in the mathematics and science curricula.He has given numerous workshops on curriculum reform and the use of technology and applications in teaching and learning mathematics.He is the Dean of the School of Mathematics andSciences at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY.
Western New England College is a private, non-denominational, comprehensive institution with Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Law.Although the college serves over 5,000 students withsatellite campuses throughout the State of Massachusetts, the traditional full-time day population at the Springfield Campus is 2000.The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science serves over 80 student majors and consists of thirteen professionally active members committed to excellence in teaching.
The participants will be housed in the College's newest residence hall that is centrally air-conditioned.The hall is divided into separate living clusters of four suites surrounding their own open living and study areas.Each suite consists of three doubles with living area, small kitchen area, and bathrooms.Single or double occupancy per room will be available.The Short Course will be conducted within the same residence hall.The main dining hall and an extraordinary athletic center are short walks from the residence hall.Access to computing facilities will also be available.
There will be three full meals on Monday and Tuesday, while on Wednesday, only breakfast and lunch will be provided.A reception is planned for Tuesday evening, followed by a lobster fest.
Registration, Room and Board (all meals as indicated above) is $250 for single occupancy and $220 for double occupancy.For commuters the cost is $110, which includes registration, lunches, reception, and lobster fest.
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