Proposals
Below are some proposals for talks from the past (and current). By clicking on the ID number, more details are shown. By default, these are sorted chronologically (recent first) and by then by last name. The data can be sorted by alternate means by using the links at the top right, each allowing ascending or descending orders.
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556
Year: 2021
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Institution: YAYqKBPnZmPx
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Year: 2021
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575
Year: 2022
Name: johnansog jVddjdweBkriNeLUdzZ
Institution: WqXQtgMknm
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Year: 2022
Name: johnansog jVddjdweBkriNeLUdzZ
Institution: WqXQtgMknm
Subject area(s): UYENATbCZewLr
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260
Year: 2009
Name: Eric Errthum
Institution: Winona State University
Subject area(s): Number Theory
Title of Talk: A p-adic Euclidean Algorithm
Abstract: A brief introduction to the p-adic numbers will be given. Then a p-adic Division Algorithm and a p-adic Euclidean Algorithm will be defined in such a way that they mimic the classical algorithms. Lastly these methods are used to compute a generalized GCD and a p-adic simple continued fraction.
Year: 2009
Name: Eric Errthum
Institution: Winona State University
Subject area(s): Number Theory
Title of Talk: A p-adic Euclidean Algorithm
Abstract: A brief introduction to the p-adic numbers will be given. Then a p-adic Division Algorithm and a p-adic Euclidean Algorithm will be defined in such a way that they mimic the classical algorithms. Lastly these methods are used to compute a generalized GCD and a p-adic simple continued fraction.
ID:
265
Year: 2009
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Mathematics Education
Title of Talk: Mathematics Courses for Prospective Secondary Teachers at Small Colleges
Abstract: At the recent IMSEP Summit for math and science educators in August, it was discussed that faculty should have more opportunities to share with each other what is going on in their classrooms. To in part meet that need, this is a working group session in which participants will discuss a variety of issues around the mathematics courses offered for prospective secondary mathematics teachers at small colleges . Topics may include curriculum, instruction, technology, best practices, challenges, and dilemmas.
Year: 2009
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Mathematics Education
Title of Talk: Mathematics Courses for Prospective Secondary Teachers at Small Colleges
Abstract: At the recent IMSEP Summit for math and science educators in August, it was discussed that faculty should have more opportunities to share with each other what is going on in their classrooms. To in part meet that need, this is a working group session in which participants will discuss a variety of issues around the mathematics courses offered for prospective secondary mathematics teachers at small colleges . Topics may include curriculum, instruction, technology, best practices, challenges, and dilemmas.
ID:
524
Year: 2018
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: The new MAA Congress, what do you want them to know? (Continued)
Abstract: The (relatively) new MAA Congress is situated to be a strong form of communication with the national MAA elected officers and the Iowa Section members. As your representative, what so you want to know about the new body? the MAA? What do you want the MAA to hear from the section? This is your opportunity to hear and be heard.
Year: 2018
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: The new MAA Congress, what do you want them to know? (Continued)
Abstract: The (relatively) new MAA Congress is situated to be a strong form of communication with the national MAA elected officers and the Iowa Section members. As your representative, what so you want to know about the new body? the MAA? What do you want the MAA to hear from the section? This is your opportunity to hear and be heard.
ID:
530
Year: 2019
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Undergraduate Mathematics Research for the Masses
Abstract: At Wartburg College, like many liberal arts colleges, all math majors are required to complete a capstone course with a research component. However, research means different things at different places and not all students are advanced enough for rigorous independent research. How can one provide a mathematical research experience to an entire class that challenges the best students without leaving behind the weaker students? I will present my solution to this question and promise to leave enough time at the end for other people to share their suggestions.
Year: 2019
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Undergraduate Mathematics Research for the Masses
Abstract: At Wartburg College, like many liberal arts colleges, all math majors are required to complete a capstone course with a research component. However, research means different things at different places and not all students are advanced enough for rigorous independent research. How can one provide a mathematical research experience to an entire class that challenges the best students without leaving behind the weaker students? I will present my solution to this question and promise to leave enough time at the end for other people to share their suggestions.
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536
Year: 2019
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Applied Mathematics
Title of Talk: Caucus Mathematics
Abstract: Welcome to Iowa. One of the best sources for cool, applied math problems comes from the Iowa Democratic Caucuses. Of course, every four years the Democratic Party fiddles with the rules. I will talk about ranked elections, viability, and apportionment. The last portion of the talk will discuss some of this year’s rule changes and how they affect the calculations.
Year: 2019
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Applied Mathematics
Title of Talk: Caucus Mathematics
Abstract: Welcome to Iowa. One of the best sources for cool, applied math problems comes from the Iowa Democratic Caucuses. Of course, every four years the Democratic Party fiddles with the rules. I will talk about ranked elections, viability, and apportionment. The last portion of the talk will discuss some of this year’s rule changes and how they affect the calculations.
ID:
537
Year: 2019
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Recreational Mathematics
Title of Talk: Sioux Center Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival
Abstract: Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival supports locally organized events that inspire K - 12 students to think critically and to explore the richness and beauty of mathematics through collaborative, creative problem-solving. Our Festivals engage many types of students, including those who don’t enjoy competition or working under time pressure. A Festival is also a community event, bringing together institutions and organizations as their constituents celebrate mathematics.
Year: 2019
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Recreational Mathematics
Title of Talk: Sioux Center Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival
Abstract: Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival supports locally organized events that inspire K - 12 students to think critically and to explore the richness and beauty of mathematics through collaborative, creative problem-solving. Our Festivals engage many types of students, including those who don’t enjoy competition or working under time pressure. A Festival is also a community event, bringing together institutions and organizations as their constituents celebrate mathematics.
ID:
307
Year: 2011
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Calculus
Title of Talk: A First Calculus Course Using Numerical Tools and Modeling
Abstract: Our Calculus redesign consists of students learning the concepts of differentiation and integration by focusing on mathematical modeling and numerical solutions to differential equations. Topics covered include Euler's method, the Newtonian model for air resistance, the buoyancy of hot air ballooning, predator-prey models, Malaria and more.
Year: 2011
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Calculus
Title of Talk: A First Calculus Course Using Numerical Tools and Modeling
Abstract: Our Calculus redesign consists of students learning the concepts of differentiation and integration by focusing on mathematical modeling and numerical solutions to differential equations. Topics covered include Euler's method, the Newtonian model for air resistance, the buoyancy of hot air ballooning, predator-prey models, Malaria and more.
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563
Year: 2021
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Data Science
Title of Talk: Data Science and The Pandemic
Abstract: This talk could be titled "What I did on my COVID-19 Sabbatical." I will discuss data collection and cleaning, the use of R for data analysis, where we are as a state, and where we are going. I will also give advice to people newly interested in Data Science and take advice from the people in the audience who have been doing this a lot longer than I have.
Year: 2021
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Data Science
Title of Talk: Data Science and The Pandemic
Abstract: This talk could be titled "What I did on my COVID-19 Sabbatical." I will discuss data collection and cleaning, the use of R for data analysis, where we are as a state, and where we are going. I will also give advice to people newly interested in Data Science and take advice from the people in the audience who have been doing this a lot longer than I have.
ID:
63
Year: 2004
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Undergraduate Education
Title of Talk: Making the Most of Blackboard/WebCT/Etc. in Mathematics
Abstract: With the proliferation of Course Management Systems on campuses across the country, I often ask myself several questions: How can this make my life easier? Won
Year: 2004
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Undergraduate Education
Title of Talk: Making the Most of Blackboard/WebCT/Etc. in Mathematics
Abstract: With the proliferation of Course Management Systems on campuses across the country, I often ask myself several questions: How can this make my life easier? Won
ID:
322
Year: 2012
Name: Neil Martinsen-Burrell
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): teaching introductory statistics
Title of Talk: Teaching Introductory Statistics: An Impostor's Perspective
Abstract: I am not a statistician, but I do play one at my institution. This talk will reflect on an applied mathematician's experience teaching many, many sections of introductory statistics over the past six years. I will discuss challenges that a mathematician may face when teaching statistics, lessons I have learned, and helpful (and unhelpful) resources.
Year: 2012
Name: Neil Martinsen-Burrell
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): teaching introductory statistics
Title of Talk: Teaching Introductory Statistics: An Impostor's Perspective
Abstract: I am not a statistician, but I do play one at my institution. This talk will reflect on an applied mathematician's experience teaching many, many sections of introductory statistics over the past six years. I will discuss challenges that a mathematician may face when teaching statistics, lessons I have learned, and helpful (and unhelpful) resources.
ID:
326
Year: 2012
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Recreational Mathematics
Title of Talk: The Uniqueness of Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock
Abstract: I shall demonstrate that Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock is the unique five move fair game up to isomorphism, and that there are is not a unique seven move fair game.
Year: 2012
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Recreational Mathematics
Title of Talk: The Uniqueness of Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock
Abstract: I shall demonstrate that Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock is the unique five move fair game up to isomorphism, and that there are is not a unique seven move fair game.
ID:
330
Year: 2012
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Analysis, Teaching tips and tricks
Title of Talk: Real Analysis - IBL Style
Abstract: One year ago, I went to a workshop on Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) and was inspired to teach my Advanced Calculus course this way in Winter 2012. I will never go back to my old style again. This may be the closest my students ever get to mathematical research as undergraduates. In this talk I will briefly describe how an IBL classroom works and, more importantly, give links to resources to help you help your students with this method of deep learning.
Year: 2012
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Analysis, Teaching tips and tricks
Title of Talk: Real Analysis - IBL Style
Abstract: One year ago, I went to a workshop on Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) and was inspired to teach my Advanced Calculus course this way in Winter 2012. I will never go back to my old style again. This may be the closest my students ever get to mathematical research as undergraduates. In this talk I will briefly describe how an IBL classroom works and, more importantly, give links to resources to help you help your students with this method of deep learning.
ID:
351
Year: 2012
Name: Joseph Moen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Mathematical Immunology
Title of Talk: Development of Molecular Profiles to Predict Treatment Outcomes in Lymphoma Patients
Abstract: Lymphoma, a cancer which affects the immune system, is the fifth most common cancer in North America. Rituximab-based chemotherapy (R-CHOP) has become the standard recommended cancer-management course for this disease. Using previously collected data from a 2008 study conducted by Lenz G. Wright and publicly available from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, we used statistical methods to identify genetic characteristics associated with survival in R-CHOP treated patients. Univariate screening reduced the 54,000 recorded genes per patient into a manageable group which displayed strong possible correlation with overall survival. The resulting gene collection was partitioned into clusters of related genes and then scored using principal components. Then, a multivariate Cox-Regression model of these principal components was developed to best predict survival in Lymphoma patients. The resulting model can be used to help identify genetic characteristics of patients who are less likely to respond to current therapy and are potential targets for new drug development.
Year: 2012
Name: Joseph Moen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Mathematical Immunology
Title of Talk: Development of Molecular Profiles to Predict Treatment Outcomes in Lymphoma Patients
Abstract: Lymphoma, a cancer which affects the immune system, is the fifth most common cancer in North America. Rituximab-based chemotherapy (R-CHOP) has become the standard recommended cancer-management course for this disease. Using previously collected data from a 2008 study conducted by Lenz G. Wright and publicly available from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, we used statistical methods to identify genetic characteristics associated with survival in R-CHOP treated patients. Univariate screening reduced the 54,000 recorded genes per patient into a manageable group which displayed strong possible correlation with overall survival. The resulting gene collection was partitioned into clusters of related genes and then scored using principal components. Then, a multivariate Cox-Regression model of these principal components was developed to best predict survival in Lymphoma patients. The resulting model can be used to help identify genetic characteristics of patients who are less likely to respond to current therapy and are potential targets for new drug development.
ID:
363
Year: 2013
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Geometry, Analysis, Undergraduate Research, Summer Camp
Title of Talk: Math Summer Camp for Professors
Abstract: This summer I spent three weeks at the Park City Mathematics Institute as an Undergraduate Faculty Participant. The focus was on the interaction between Geometry and Analysis, but in reality, this turned out to be General Relativity. As Undergraduate Faculty they brought us up to speed academically on this cool topic, but they also depended on us to be the glue to get the other participants communicating with each other. This talk will address how the mathematics institute works and why you should find a way to attend this fabulous experience.
Year: 2013
Name: Mariah Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Geometry, Analysis, Undergraduate Research, Summer Camp
Title of Talk: Math Summer Camp for Professors
Abstract: This summer I spent three weeks at the Park City Mathematics Institute as an Undergraduate Faculty Participant. The focus was on the interaction between Geometry and Analysis, but in reality, this turned out to be General Relativity. As Undergraduate Faculty they brought us up to speed academically on this cool topic, but they also depended on us to be the glue to get the other participants communicating with each other. This talk will address how the mathematics institute works and why you should find a way to attend this fabulous experience.
ID:
113
Year: 2005
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: A Project Based Finite Math Course
Abstract: In order to breathe new life into a course populated by unenthusiastic non-majors, I have introduced a series of projects which both challenges students and answers the age-old question "When am I ever going to use this stuff?". Successes and failures will both be featured.
Year: 2005
Name: Brian Birgen
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: A Project Based Finite Math Course
Abstract: In order to breathe new life into a course populated by unenthusiastic non-majors, I have introduced a series of projects which both challenges students and answers the age-old question "When am I ever going to use this stuff?". Successes and failures will both be featured.
ID:
369
Year: 2013
Name: Joy Becker
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Mathematics education
Title of Talk: Student vs. Instructor Expectations: Can we bridge the gap?
Abstract: Students and instructors often come into a course with expectations that don’t necessarily agree. These different sets of expectations can impact the learning environment in a negative way for students, as well as instructors. One way to bridge the gap between these multiple sets of expectations is to openly communicate with students about the variety of expectations, including giving students opportunities to voice their own expectations. Narrowing the gap between student and instructor expectations can lead to increased student engagement and a more positive learning environment.
Year: 2013
Name: Joy Becker
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s): Mathematics education
Title of Talk: Student vs. Instructor Expectations: Can we bridge the gap?
Abstract: Students and instructors often come into a course with expectations that don’t necessarily agree. These different sets of expectations can impact the learning environment in a negative way for students, as well as instructors. One way to bridge the gap between these multiple sets of expectations is to openly communicate with students about the variety of expectations, including giving students opportunities to voice their own expectations. Narrowing the gap between student and instructor expectations can lead to increased student engagement and a more positive learning environment.
ID:
115
Year: 2005
Name: Mahmoud Almanassra
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: On the Negative Mass Assigned By the Univariate Zao-Tsiatis and Wang Estimators
Abstract: The Zhao-Tsiatis estimator, for the restricted quality adjusted lifetime (RQAL), is not a monotonic estimator and hence it is not a proper survival function. The Wang estimator, which is a modified version of the ZT-estimator, is also not a monotonic estimator. Both the ZT-estimator and the W-estimator are consistent and reasonably efficient estimators. The simple weighted estimator is monotonic and consistent, but it is less efficient than the other two estimators mentioned above. I will identify the jump points of the simple weighted estimator, the ZT-estimator and the W-estimator. I will also identify which of these points are assigned a negative mass by the estimator. Moreover, I will propose two new consistent estimators for the survival functions of the RQAL.
Year: 2005
Name: Mahmoud Almanassra
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: On the Negative Mass Assigned By the Univariate Zao-Tsiatis and Wang Estimators
Abstract: The Zhao-Tsiatis estimator, for the restricted quality adjusted lifetime (RQAL), is not a monotonic estimator and hence it is not a proper survival function. The Wang estimator, which is a modified version of the ZT-estimator, is also not a monotonic estimator. Both the ZT-estimator and the W-estimator are consistent and reasonably efficient estimators. The simple weighted estimator is monotonic and consistent, but it is less efficient than the other two estimators mentioned above. I will identify the jump points of the simple weighted estimator, the ZT-estimator and the W-estimator. I will also identify which of these points are assigned a negative mass by the estimator. Moreover, I will propose two new consistent estimators for the survival functions of the RQAL.
ID:
375
Year: 2013
Name: Wartburg Students
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Survivor X
Abstract: Based on CBS’s widely-seen show Survivor, the math capstone class project Survivor X will incorporate mini math challenges in search of a final victor. Participants will be split into teams competing together for immunity. Eventually the teams will be merged and the game will turn to an individual competition. But watch out for those voted out, they will decide who is to be given the title of sole mathematical survivor.
Year: 2013
Name: Wartburg Students
Institution: Wartburg College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Survivor X
Abstract: Based on CBS’s widely-seen show Survivor, the math capstone class project Survivor X will incorporate mini math challenges in search of a final victor. Participants will be split into teams competing together for immunity. Eventually the teams will be merged and the game will turn to an individual competition. But watch out for those voted out, they will decide who is to be given the title of sole mathematical survivor.