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| ID | 273 |
|---|---|
| First Name | Martha Ellen |
| Last Name | Waggoner |
| Institution | Simpson College |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | Linear Algebra: When am I ever going to use this? |
| Abstract | I tell my students that linear algebra is the most useful mathematical subject they will take, and of course, they expect me to support that claim. In this talk I will discuss applications that I use in both Linear Algebra and Mathematical Modeling that require matrix operations. I will focus on the difference between a forward problem and an inverse problem. The subject areas will include games, historical geography, and ray-based tomography. |
| Subject area(s) | linear algebra, teaching |
| Suitable for undergraduates? | Yes |
| Day Preference | |
| Computer Needed? | Y |
| Bringing a laptop? | Y |
| Overhead Needed? | N |
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| Date Submitted | 8/1/2010 |
| Year | 2010 |