Towson University (July 25–29, 2012) —The Bridges Conference, the largest mathematics and art interdisciplinary conference in the world, has traveled to cities in North America and Europe, and attracted participants from over thirty countries. This years conference was held at the Towson University Center for the Arts. Dr. Reza Sarhangi, professor of mathematics, amd Dr. James Paulsen. professor of art, were the local scientific organzers.
Papers will be published in the refereed conference proceedings.
Towson Professor of Mathematics Publishes Important Paper
Philadelphia, PA (April 27, 2012) — At the National Council of Mathematics Teachers (NCTM) Annual Conference, the keynote speaker at the Mathematics Research Session described on of Dr. Sandy Spitzer's papers as one of the 10 most influential mathematics education papers of the last five years. Dr. Spitzer is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and specializes in the role of technology in school mathematics, especially the role that graphing technology can play in learning algebra. She also has a strong interest in pre-service teacher education and has both taught and conducted research in mathematics courses for prospective elementary school teachers.
Towson Hosts 2012 Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference
Towson, MD (March 31, 2012) — The Department of Mathematics was pleased to host the 2012 Regional Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference. The Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference at Towson was a one-day meeting designed to promote undergraduate research in mathematics by showcasing completed original research, selected expository presentations, as well as research projects in progress. If you are an undergraduate student or a high-school student who has participated in an original research project, you were invited to give a presentation about your research.
There were two invited talks. One talk, entitled "Cannonballs, Donuts, and Secrets: From Idle Questions to Cryptographic Applications," was be given by Dr. Lawrence Washington, Professor and Mathematics Graduate Director at University of Maryland, College Park. The second invited talk, entitled "Ship of Gold: Mathematical Treasure Hunting and the Search for the SS Central America,", was given by Drs. Thomas Corwin and Jeffrey Silver, mathematicians working for Metron Incorporated. There were six student talks and several other general interest sessions. For a full description of this conference and list of presentations see the
Department of Mathematics Hosts the 2011 Zassenhaus Group Theory Conference
Towson, MD (May 27–29, 2011) — The Department of Mathematics and the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University was pleased to host the 2011 Zassenhaus Group Theory Conference, May 27–29. This was the first time this conference has ever been held in Maryland. It was the off-year specialty meeting in group theory of the larger Ohio State-Denison Mathematics Conference held every two years.
The Ohio-State Denison Mathematics Conference was initiated by Zassenhaus when nearby Denison University made available a large farmhouse. Zassenhaus suggested this house would be an ideal place to do mathematical research and host a conference. The conference attendees soon outgrew the farmhouse and the format changed such that the conference was held every other year at Denison with specialists from group theory, ring theory, number theory and combinatorics presenting papers. In the off years, the specialty groups are to meet in various locations.
Ms. Kimberly Burton-Regulski '98 Receives Presidential Mathematics Teacher Award
Washington, DC (June 7, 2010) — Kimberly Burton-Regulski, mathematics department chair at Eastern Technical High School in Essex and a 1998 graduate from Towson University, is the winner of a 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching.
President Barack Obama, on Monday, June 7, named Burton-Regulski among 103 recipients of the national award this year. The recognition goes to no more than two educators per state, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories, each year.
According to program organizers, the award is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through twelfth–grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joe A. Hairston said "Ms. Burton-Regulski typifies the excellence we strive for throughout our schools in Baltimore County, and we know that her work extends far beyond her classroom. Teachers of her skill and talent help to strengthen our instructional program and develop and retain new teachers. We are proud of Kimberly's achievement; she is deserving of our admiration and our appreciation."
As a Presidential Award winner, Burton-Regulski will receive a citation signed by President Obama, an expenses-paid trip for two to Washington, D.C., for a White House awards ceremony with the President and several days of educational and celebratory activities, gifts from program sponsors from around the country, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process at the state level.
(Information courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools)
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Towson University (July 25–29, 2012) —The Bridges Conference, the largest mathematics and art interdisciplinary conference in the world, has traveled to cities in North America and Europe, and attracted participants from over thirty countries. This years conference was held at the Towson University Center for the Arts. Dr. Reza Sarhangi, professor of mathematics, amd Dr. James Paulsen. professor of art, were the local scientific organzers.
Philadelphia, PA (April 27, 2012) — At the National Council of Mathematics Teachers (NCTM) Annual Conference, the keynote speaker at the Mathematics Research Session described on of Dr. Sandy Spitzer's papers as one of the 10 most influential mathematics education papers of the last five years. Dr. Spitzer is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and specializes in the role of technology in school mathematics, especially the role that graphing technology can play in learning algebra. She also has a strong interest in pre-service teacher education and has both taught and conducted research in mathematics courses for prospective elementary school teachers.
Towson, MD (March 31, 2012) — The Department of Mathematics was pleased to host the 2012 Regional Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference. The Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference at Towson was a one-day meeting designed to promote undergraduate research in mathematics by showcasing completed original research, selected expository presentations, as well as research projects in progress. If you are an undergraduate student or a high-school student who has participated in an original research project, you were invited to give a presentation about your research.
Towson, MD (May 27–29, 2011) — The Department of Mathematics and the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University was pleased to host the 2011 Zassenhaus Group Theory Conference, May 27–29. This was the first time this conference has ever been held in Maryland. It was the off-year specialty meeting in group theory of the larger Ohio State-Denison Mathematics Conference held every two years.
Washington, DC (June 7, 2010) — Kimberly Burton-Regulski, mathematics department chair at Eastern Technical High School in Essex and a 1998 graduate from Towson University, is the winner of a 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching.