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Mathematics Students Presented Project at the MAKO Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference

Two mathematics 聽majors 聽Monica Davanzo,听Jonathan Zluticky, and a graduate math student聽Demitrius Moore聽presented research projects at the 2018 MAKO Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference in Spring Field, MO on November 10th. MAKO is a regional mathematical conference representing universities from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Monica鈥檚 presentation was entitled 鈥淭he Buffered Fourier Spectral Method.鈥 She was mentored by Dr. Yinlin Dong. Jonathan, mentored by Dr. James Fetterly, presented on 鈥淧roblem Posing Project: A Serious Fibonacci Fiasco.鈥 Demitrius鈥檚 presentation was titled 鈥淒ivergent Thinking or Problem Posing: Creativity at its Best鈥 and he was mentored by Dr. Fetterly. Travel funds for the students were provided by the Mathematics Department.

 

Cowboy/Western Math Night

On March 8, 2018, Dr. James Fetterly, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, organized a math outreach activity at Carl Stuart Middle School based on a Cowboy and Western theme. Dr. Fetterly鈥檚 two spring classes (MATH 4335: Concepts of Advanced Mathematics, and STEM 1301: Knowing and Learning Mathematics and Science) joined forces to involve parents and their children in activities that focused on mathematics and science. Carl Stuart faculty and 每日大赛网站 students dressed up for the Wild West. Hands-on and conceptual activities were presented to the community. Parents and children experienced mathematical activities that emphasized algebraic thinking and proportional reasoning. Science concepts were explored using probes and iPads.

Student Talks: Undergraduate and Graduate Theses

AndrewOn Friday three of our students gave presentations right here at 每日大赛网站. Andrew Jensen (pictured with his committee members) and Diana Morales gave talks in the student center to defend their undergraduate honors theses. Graduate student Edward Tawiah gave his talk in the math department to defend his thesis in our M.S. program.

“Comparing Efficiency of Roundabouts to Traffic Lights in Conway, Arkansas – A probabilistic and Simulation Approach”
Andrew Jensen (Under R.B. Lenin and George Bratton)

“Mathematical Modeling of an Epidemic with Exposed Group and Diffusion”
Diana Morales (Under Long Le and Danny Arrigo)

“Factors Contributing to the Success of Small Businesses Using Structural Equation Modeling 鈥 A Statistical Framework”
Edward Tawiah (Under R.B. Lenin)