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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204
Year: 2007
Name: Joseph A. Gallian
Institution: University of Minnesota, Duluth
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Using groups and graphs to create symmetry patterns, Parts 1
Abstract: Part 1 concerns the problem of traversing an m by n directed grid embedded on a torus so that each vertex is visited exactly once before returning to the starting position. We also consider generalizations and variations on this theme.
Year: 2007
Name: Joseph A. Gallian
Institution: University of Minnesota, Duluth
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Using groups and graphs to create symmetry patterns, Parts 1
Abstract: Part 1 concerns the problem of traversing an m by n directed grid embedded on a torus so that each vertex is visited exactly once before returning to the starting position. We also consider generalizations and variations on this theme.
ID:
205
Year: 2007
Name: Joseph A. Gallian
Institution: University of Minnesota, Duluth
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Using groups and graphs to create symmetry patterns, Part 2
Abstract: Part 2 is a discussion of how Hamiltonian paths, spanning trees, cosets in groups, and factor groups can be used to create computer generated symmetry patterns in hyperbolic and Euclidean planes. These methods were used to create the image for the 2003 Mathematics Awareness Month poster.
Year: 2007
Name: Joseph A. Gallian
Institution: University of Minnesota, Duluth
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Using groups and graphs to create symmetry patterns, Part 2
Abstract: Part 2 is a discussion of how Hamiltonian paths, spanning trees, cosets in groups, and factor groups can be used to create computer generated symmetry patterns in hyperbolic and Euclidean planes. These methods were used to create the image for the 2003 Mathematics Awareness Month poster.
ID:
229
Year: 2008
Name: Benjamin Galluzzo
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: The Mathematical Contest in Modeling: An Advisor's Perspective
Abstract: This past February, The University of Iowa participated in The Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) for the first time. This talk will focus on the organizational challenges we encountered while preparing for MCM as well as ideas that we hope to implement for future contests.
Year: 2008
Name: Benjamin Galluzzo
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: The Mathematical Contest in Modeling: An Advisor's Perspective
Abstract: This past February, The University of Iowa participated in The Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) for the first time. This talk will focus on the organizational challenges we encountered while preparing for MCM as well as ideas that we hope to implement for future contests.
ID:
418
Year: 2015
Name: Kevin Gerstle
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s): Algebra
Title of Talk: Algebras and Coalgebras
Abstract: While algebra is widely recognized as an important branch of mathematics, most people do not know how the objects called algebras play a vital role in our understanding of many commonly used number systems such as the real and complex numbers. In addition, the dual notion of coalgebras give us a way to introduce a new type of structure to these systems allowing us novel, exciting ways to talk about numbers. In this talk, we will explore the interplay between algebras and coalgebras, and I will show what information these algebraic structures give us about some of our favorite number systems.
Year: 2015
Name: Kevin Gerstle
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s): Algebra
Title of Talk: Algebras and Coalgebras
Abstract: While algebra is widely recognized as an important branch of mathematics, most people do not know how the objects called algebras play a vital role in our understanding of many commonly used number systems such as the real and complex numbers. In addition, the dual notion of coalgebras give us a way to introduce a new type of structure to these systems allowing us novel, exciting ways to talk about numbers. In this talk, we will explore the interplay between algebras and coalgebras, and I will show what information these algebraic structures give us about some of our favorite number systems.
ID:
268
Year: 2009
Name: Corey Gevaert
Institution: University of Northern Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Isometries of a Giant Product Space
Abstract: I'll be discussing the isometries of the product space Y which is formed by an infinite amount of hyperbolic plane fibers lined up from 0 to 1. I'll be discussing how the hyperbolic isometries are carried over and the Lebesgue transformations that influence these isometries.
Year: 2009
Name: Corey Gevaert
Institution: University of Northern Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Isometries of a Giant Product Space
Abstract: I'll be discussing the isometries of the product space Y which is formed by an infinite amount of hyperbolic plane fibers lined up from 0 to 1. I'll be discussing how the hyperbolic isometries are carried over and the Lebesgue transformations that influence these isometries.
ID:
300
Year: 2010
Name: Rick Gillman
Institution: Valparaiso University
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Everyday Questions, Not-So-Everyday Mathematics
Abstract: The world is full of un-explored mathematical problems. This talk presents the stories of three problems that the presenter found in his everyday world and investigated with undergraduate research partners. One is solved completely, one quickly reaches deep and un-explored mathematical territory, and the third, while not solved, opens many paths for further exploration.
Year: 2010
Name: Rick Gillman
Institution: Valparaiso University
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Everyday Questions, Not-So-Everyday Mathematics
Abstract: The world is full of un-explored mathematical problems. This talk presents the stories of three problems that the presenter found in his everyday world and investigated with undergraduate research partners. One is solved completely, one quickly reaches deep and un-explored mathematical territory, and the third, while not solved, opens many paths for further exploration.
ID:
54
Year: 2004
Name: David Gisch
Institution: University of Northern Iowa
Subject area(s): history, Geometry
Title of Talk: Apollonius
Abstract: In Tangencies, Apollonius of Perga shows how to construct a circle that is tangent to three given circles. More generally, Apollonius' problem asks to construct the circle which is tangent to any three objects, which may be any combination of points, lines, and circles. The case when all three objects are circles is the most complicated case since up to eight solution circles are possible depending on the arrangement of the given circles. Within the last two centuries solutions have been given by J. D. Gergonne in 1816, Frederick Soddy in 1936, and most recently David Eppstein in 2001. We illustrate the solutions using the geometry software Cinderella
Year: 2004
Name: David Gisch
Institution: University of Northern Iowa
Subject area(s): history, Geometry
Title of Talk: Apollonius
Abstract: In Tangencies, Apollonius of Perga shows how to construct a circle that is tangent to three given circles. More generally, Apollonius' problem asks to construct the circle which is tangent to any three objects, which may be any combination of points, lines, and circles. The case when all three objects are circles is the most complicated case since up to eight solution circles are possible depending on the arrangement of the given circles. Within the last two centuries solutions have been given by J. D. Gergonne in 1816, Frederick Soddy in 1936, and most recently David Eppstein in 2001. We illustrate the solutions using the geometry software Cinderella
ID:
472
Year: 2017
Name: Corissa Goertzen
Institution: University of Dubuque
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: STEMulating Activities
Abstract: With the emphasis on STEM in the K-12 grades, colleges are stepping up to hold STEM related events. We will discuss the activities we have used at STEM festivals and how we encouraged college students to get involved. Time will allow for sharing of ideas.
Year: 2017
Name: Corissa Goertzen
Institution: University of Dubuque
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: STEMulating Activities
Abstract: With the emphasis on STEM in the K-12 grades, colleges are stepping up to hold STEM related events. We will discuss the activities we have used at STEM festivals and how we encouraged college students to get involved. Time will allow for sharing of ideas.
ID:
468
Year: 2017
Name: Maria Gommel
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: The Shape of Data: An Introduction to Topological Data Analysis
Abstract: What does it mean for data to have "shape"? Can this idea of "shape" help us better analyze data? In this talk, I will introduce some basic ideas of algebraic topology that allow us to describe the "shape" of a data set, and discuss how these ideas can help us analyze data. We'll also see an example of how these techniques have been applied to fMRI brain data. This talk is entirely self-contained and appropriate for undergraduates at any level.
Year: 2017
Name: Maria Gommel
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: The Shape of Data: An Introduction to Topological Data Analysis
Abstract: What does it mean for data to have "shape"? Can this idea of "shape" help us better analyze data? In this talk, I will introduce some basic ideas of algebraic topology that allow us to describe the "shape" of a data set, and discuss how these ideas can help us analyze data. We'll also see an example of how these techniques have been applied to fMRI brain data. This talk is entirely self-contained and appropriate for undergraduates at any level.
ID:
410
Year: 2014
Name: Jennifer Good
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: What did J.S. Bach know about fractals?
Abstract: The mathematical term 'fractal', coined in the late 20th century, is used to describe detailed mathematical objects with certain repeating patterns. Bach's 3rd cello suite, composed 250 years earlier, contains evidence of a fractal embedded in one of its movements. Come learn about fractals as we see (and hear) how one appears in this famous piece of music!
Year: 2014
Name: Jennifer Good
Institution: University of Iowa
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: What did J.S. Bach know about fractals?
Abstract: The mathematical term 'fractal', coined in the late 20th century, is used to describe detailed mathematical objects with certain repeating patterns. Bach's 3rd cello suite, composed 250 years earlier, contains evidence of a fractal embedded in one of its movements. Come learn about fractals as we see (and hear) how one appears in this famous piece of music!
ID:
562
Year: 2021
Name: Russ Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): pedagogy, sports analytics
Title of Talk: Sports Analytics: Soccer -- An Honors Seminar Utilizing Cutting-Edge Technology for Course-Based Student Research
Abstract: In 2020, the speakers received a Moore Family Foundation grant to purchase 20 Catapult-brand GPS/accelerometer devices for use in student research. Subsequently, the speakers designed an honors seminar entitled Sports Analytics: Soccer to enable enrolled students to have a research experience with this new technology, studying aspects of “physical load” on the Central College women’s soccer team. This presentation will describe the structure of the course, the successes and challenges of the course, and what the future holds for this type of sports analytics undergraduate research at Central College.
Year: 2021
Name: Russ Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): pedagogy, sports analytics
Title of Talk: Sports Analytics: Soccer -- An Honors Seminar Utilizing Cutting-Edge Technology for Course-Based Student Research
Abstract: In 2020, the speakers received a Moore Family Foundation grant to purchase 20 Catapult-brand GPS/accelerometer devices for use in student research. Subsequently, the speakers designed an honors seminar entitled Sports Analytics: Soccer to enable enrolled students to have a research experience with this new technology, studying aspects of “physical load” on the Central College women’s soccer team. This presentation will describe the structure of the course, the successes and challenges of the course, and what the future holds for this type of sports analytics undergraduate research at Central College.
ID:
315
Year: 2011
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): Algebra
Title of Talk: Baumslag-Solitar Groups and Their Representations
Abstract: The presenter will provide the audience with background on the Baumslag-Solitar groups and will share results from his search for simple representations of such groups. There will also be a discussion of the deformations of his simple representations and how this leads to determining the dimension of the representation variety and representation scheme at those simple representations.
Year: 2011
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): Algebra
Title of Talk: Baumslag-Solitar Groups and Their Representations
Abstract: The presenter will provide the audience with background on the Baumslag-Solitar groups and will share results from his search for simple representations of such groups. There will also be a discussion of the deformations of his simple representations and how this leads to determining the dimension of the representation variety and representation scheme at those simple representations.
ID:
94
Year: 2004
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): Calculus and Writing
Title of Talk: Using Letter-Writing to Enhance a Calculus Course
Abstract: In this talk, the presenter will describe the experience he is having with letter-writing in a first-semester calculus course. In particular, the presenter has his students write letters to family members, friends, or others in order to communicate what they are experiencing in their calculus class. The presenter will discuss his original goals for this activity, along with the procedural details he set forth. In addition, there will be examples of student letters along with a discussion of what the presenter might want to do differently the next time he runs this activity
Year: 2004
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): Calculus and Writing
Title of Talk: Using Letter-Writing to Enhance a Calculus Course
Abstract: In this talk, the presenter will describe the experience he is having with letter-writing in a first-semester calculus course. In particular, the presenter has his students write letters to family members, friends, or others in order to communicate what they are experiencing in their calculus class. The presenter will discuss his original goals for this activity, along with the procedural details he set forth. In addition, there will be examples of student letters along with a discussion of what the presenter might want to do differently the next time he runs this activity
ID:
380
Year: 2014
Name: Russ Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Planning a Course in Sports Analytics
Abstract: Sports analytics is becoming a popular topic of interest for many, but there are few mathematics courses that tap into this student interest. This presentation will offer the speaker's preliminary work in organizing a spring 2015 one-credit honors seminar in Sports Analytics. Comments, questions, critiques, and perspectives will be sought from the audience, as the planning for the course is ongoing.
Year: 2014
Name: Russ Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Planning a Course in Sports Analytics
Abstract: Sports analytics is becoming a popular topic of interest for many, but there are few mathematics courses that tap into this student interest. This presentation will offer the speaker's preliminary work in organizing a spring 2015 one-credit honors seminar in Sports Analytics. Comments, questions, critiques, and perspectives will be sought from the audience, as the planning for the course is ongoing.
ID:
430
Year: 2015
Name: Russ Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): analytics, statistics, data analysis
Title of Talk: Experiences Teaching a Sports Analytics Honors Seminar
Abstract: This talk will offer the presenter's experience designing and teaching an honors seminar on sports analytics. The seminar, offered in spring 2015, was designed for honors students in general and not necessarily for mathematics majors. The presenter will describe effective and not-so-effective aspects of the seminar, along with ideas for improving the seminar in the future. Feedback and input from the audience will be solicited.
Year: 2015
Name: Russ Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): analytics, statistics, data analysis
Title of Talk: Experiences Teaching a Sports Analytics Honors Seminar
Abstract: This talk will offer the presenter's experience designing and teaching an honors seminar on sports analytics. The seminar, offered in spring 2015, was designed for honors students in general and not necessarily for mathematics majors. The presenter will describe effective and not-so-effective aspects of the seminar, along with ideas for improving the seminar in the future. Feedback and input from the audience will be solicited.
ID:
179
Year: 2007
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): Pedagogy; Elementary Mathematics
Title of Talk: Using Oral Exams to Help Prepare Future Elementary Mathematics Teachers
Abstract: The ability to effectively communicate mathematics is a priority for future elementary mathematics teachers. An oral examination, if used appropriately, is an excellent tool for assessing such skills. Moreover, an oral exam is a useful pedagogical tool for helping future elementary mathematics teachers improve their skills in communicating mathematical concepts. <br><br> The speaker has used oral exams in his department
Year: 2007
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): Pedagogy; Elementary Mathematics
Title of Talk: Using Oral Exams to Help Prepare Future Elementary Mathematics Teachers
Abstract: The ability to effectively communicate mathematics is a priority for future elementary mathematics teachers. An oral examination, if used appropriately, is an excellent tool for assessing such skills. Moreover, an oral exam is a useful pedagogical tool for helping future elementary mathematics teachers improve their skills in communicating mathematical concepts. <br><br> The speaker has used oral exams in his department
ID:
444
Year: 2016
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): sports analytics
Title of Talk: Goals in Context: an Analysis of Iowa Conference Women's Goal Scorers
Abstract: In soccer, a simple tabulation of goals scored does not tell the story of the value of the goals a player has scored. This presentation will offer the results of an analysis of goal-scoring in women's Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) soccer. The analysis attempts to quantify the context and value of goals scored, to determine a method to produce a more value-oriented goal-scoring leaderboard. Full disclosure: the presenter is an assistant coach for one of the teams in the IIAC.
Year: 2016
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s): sports analytics
Title of Talk: Goals in Context: an Analysis of Iowa Conference Women's Goal Scorers
Abstract: In soccer, a simple tabulation of goals scored does not tell the story of the value of the goals a player has scored. This presentation will offer the results of an analysis of goal-scoring in women's Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) soccer. The analysis attempts to quantify the context and value of goals scored, to determine a method to produce a more value-oriented goal-scoring leaderboard. Full disclosure: the presenter is an assistant coach for one of the teams in the IIAC.
ID:
233
Year: 2008
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Leading a Book Discussion in a Liberal Arts Mathematics Class
Abstract: One of the purposes of Central College
Year: 2008
Name: Russell Goodman
Institution: Central College
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Leading a Book Discussion in a Liberal Arts Mathematics Class
Abstract: One of the purposes of Central College
ID:
160
Year: 2006
Name: Catherine Gorini
Institution: Maharishi University of Management
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Visualizing Linear Algebra with Geometer
Abstract: I will present Sketchpad labs for visualizing the following concepts in linear algebra: Linear transformations and image, range, kernel, and projection. The determinant of a matrix and the orientation-preserving or-reversing property of the corresponding linear transformation. The determinant a matrix to the area of the image of a unit area under the corresponding linear transformation. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues
Year: 2006
Name: Catherine Gorini
Institution: Maharishi University of Management
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Visualizing Linear Algebra with Geometer
Abstract: I will present Sketchpad labs for visualizing the following concepts in linear algebra: Linear transformations and image, range, kernel, and projection. The determinant of a matrix and the orientation-preserving or-reversing property of the corresponding linear transformation. The determinant a matrix to the area of the image of a unit area under the corresponding linear transformation. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues
ID:
207
Year: 2007
Name: Catherine Gorini
Institution: Maharishi University of Management
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Geometry for the Artist: A General Education Course
Abstract: This paper will describe the course Geometry for the Artist that I have been teaching for over 20 years at M.U.M. The topics covered symmetry, Euclidean geometry, perspective, fractals, non-Euclidean geometry, and topology. For each topic, we discuss applications in the visual arts with an emphasis on M. C. Escher. This course satisfies the distribution requirement for mathematics.
Year: 2007
Name: Catherine Gorini
Institution: Maharishi University of Management
Subject area(s):
Title of Talk: Geometry for the Artist: A General Education Course
Abstract: This paper will describe the course Geometry for the Artist that I have been teaching for over 20 years at M.U.M. The topics covered symmetry, Euclidean geometry, perspective, fractals, non-Euclidean geometry, and topology. For each topic, we discuss applications in the visual arts with an emphasis on M. C. Escher. This course satisfies the distribution requirement for mathematics.