Computer use in Mathematics

Authors

Professor Karel Stroethoff, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula
Professor Scott Stevens, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula
Professor Brian Steele, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula
Dick Lane, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

12-6-2001

Abstract

Four speakers will share a few thoughts on aspects on computer use in mathematics in the 21st Century. Each will present 10-12 minutes. This is the time allotment that many large scientific meetings give to speakers with contributed papers. The order of presentations:

1. Karel Stroethoff: The World Wide Web as a Teaching Tool (4:10 - 4:22)
2. Scott Stevens: A Couple of Maple Projects and "Style Points" (4:22 - 4:34)
3. Brian Steele: The use of Acrobat Reader and PDF in the class room (4:34 - 4:46)
4. Dick Lane: Maple - Animated Plots and Documents with Inline Mathematics (4:46 - 4:58)

Additional Details

This is the last scheduled colloquium of Fall Semester.

Thursday, 6 December 2001
4:10 p.m. in Math 109
Coffee/treats at 3:30 p.m. Math 104 (Lounge)

Recommended Citation

Stroethoff, Professor Karel; Stevens, Professor Scott; Steele, Professor Brian; and Lane, Dick, "Computer use in Mathematics" (2001). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 107.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/107