“The volumes are an interesting blend of resource and textbook. Taken as a whole, the primary audience for each volume is mathematics instructors who are looking for a resource for independent inquiry projects for students. ... An instructor who is interested in creating opportunities for secondary and early undergraduate students to engage in self-directed exploration and inquiry in mathematics will find the volumes of this set a strong addition to their professional resources.” (Duane Graysay, MAA Reviews, March 30, 2024)
Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student, Volume 1
Accessible Projects for Students Before Calculus
herausgegeben von Eli E. Goldwyn, Sandy Ganzell und Aaron WoottonMathematics research opportunities for undergraduate students have grown significantly in recent years, but accessible research topics for first- and second-year students with minimal experience beyond high school mathematics are still hard to find. To address this need, this volume provides beginning students with specific research projects and the tools required to tackle them. Most of these projects are accessible to students who have not yet taken Calculus, but students who know some Calculus will find plenty to do here as well. Chapters are self-contained, presenting projects students can pursue, along with essential background material and suggestions for further reading. Suggested prerequisites are noted at the beginning of each chapter. Some topics covered include:
- games on graphs
- modeling of biological systems
- mosaics and virtual knots
- mathematics for sustainable humanity
- mathematical epidemiology
