Inquiry based learning workshop

Speaker: 

Danielle Champney, , and Robin Wilson,

Speaker Link: 

http://www.inquirybasedlearning.org/workshopleaders/

Institution: 

Cal Poly SLO and Cal Poly Pomona

Time: 

Friday, November 22, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 

ALP 1700

Note the unusual start time and the unusual location!

   A.  Please bring a laptop computer or tablet if you have one.

   B.  Please watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlwkerwaV2E). It's only 4 minutes!

   C.  Please make an introductory slide here.

What is Reasonable? An Open Discussion on Expectations for Teaching Assistants

Speaker: 

Jeff Ludwig

Institution: 

UC Irvine

Time: 

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 4:00pm to 4:50pm

Location: 

PSCB 140

In this seminar we will examine the question of "What is reasonable?" in the context of a professor's expectations for teaching assistants in the Department of Mathematics at UCI.  

We will break up into small groups; each group will be asked to determine the reasonableness of a particular expectation taken from an exemplary list and then present to the entire class a summary of its findings.

Furthermore, we will open the discussion to any particular expectations that graduate students have encountered that they found unreasonable, and the various ways for handling such situations.

Are most people reasonable? Be prepared to explore this question and candidly share your experiences.

The #1 job to take after graduation

Speaker: 

Jen McIntosh

Institution: 

NSA

Time: 

Friday, October 18, 2019 - 4:00pm

Location: 

PSCB 140

Dr. Jen McIntosh is a UCI alum who started at the National Security Agency (NSA) over 15 years ago as an Applied Research Mathematician. Her journey with NSA has been typically atypical, in that most mathematicians have a world of choice and opportunities to explore as interests and mission needs evolve - whether math-y or not.

Currently she is in the Senior Technical Development Program (STDP), a mid- to late-career program designed to foster expertise in areas of strategic importance to the Agency. Her current passion is bridging math, psychology, business, and other areas that make up decision science - enhancing decision-making with information and data.

She'll talk a little about her journey, the diversity of mathematical fields she's practiced (from common sense to cryptanalysis), and she'll dedicate most of the time for questions about life at NSA and the wealth of career opportunities for mathematicians at any phase of their careers.

Using technology to enhance active learning

Speaker: 

Bob Pelayo

Institution: 

UC Irvine

Time: 

Friday, October 11, 2019 - 4:00pm

Location: 

PSCB 140

Active learning has been shown to increase student participation, motivation, and interest in mathematics.  In this talk, we will demonstrate how to effectively use technology to enhance student involvement and efficacy.  We will focus on the use of Desmos (a dynamic online graphing calculator) and Poll Everywhere (an easy-to-use online polling platform).

Grading tips

Speaker: 

Chris Davis

Institution: 

UC Irvine

Time: 

Friday, October 4, 2019 - 4:00pm

Location: 

PSCB 140

Grading can be a burden.  We'll discuss some ideas for making your grading more efficient without compromising the feedback provided to the students.

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