Presentations
This page is a list of selected presentations that I have given in recent years. Links to relevant materials are provided in some cases. (For a complete list, request a vita
- June 26, 2006 -- "Using Software to Explore Upper-Division Mathematics Classes (with a Focus on Abstract Algebra)," Council on Undergraduate Research National Conference 2006, DePauw University , Greencastle, IN (separate page)
- April 16, 2004 -- "Introduction to the statistical software Fathom," Iowa section of MAA, Central College, Pella, IA
- January 8--10, 2004 -- with Ken Levasseur, conducted four-hour minicourse "Using Interactive Labs to Explore Abstract Algebra Topics," Joint Mathematics Meetings, Phoenix, AZ
- April 5, 2003 -- "Programming Buttons in Mathematica," Iowa Section of the MAA (Mathematical Association of America), University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
- April 4, 2003 -- "Using the Pivot Package in Linear Algebra and Finite Mathematics," Iowa Section of the MAA (Mathematical Association of America), University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
- April 5, 2002 -- "Teaching Multivariable Calculus Using Mathematica," Iowa Section of the MAA (Mathematical Association of America), Morningside College, Sioux City, IA (Mathematica notebook used)
- January 4, 2002 -- with Ken Levasseur, conducted four-hour minicourse "Using Interactive Labs to Explore Abstract Algebra Topics," Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA (May be given again in 2004.)
- January 5, 2002 -- part of a panel discussion for NExT fellows discussing innovative ideas for upper-division courses," Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA
- October 10--13, 2001 -- "Creating a Button-driven Application," Mathematica Developer Conference 2001, Wolfram Research, Inc., Champaign, IL. A copy of the notebook used in the talk is available. To use, one needs the Pivot package. Alternatively, just use the newer notebook version.
- October 5--6, 2001 -- "Using Mathematica to Explore Abstract Algebra," Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology EXPO, Rockhurst College, Kansas City, MO
- August 4, 2000 -- "Mousing Through the Simplex Method," MathFest, Los Angeles, CA. An article based on the presentation has been submitted for publication; depending on acceptance and the publications policy, the article may or may not be included here. The Pivot package upon which the article was based is available.
- August 2, 2000 -- invited presentation to Project NExT Fellows, "Help! I'm Teaching Abstract Algebra Next Semester," MathFest, Los Angeles, CA. A version of this talk and its links are part of the AlgebraResources web site but can also be found directly.
- April 15, 2000 -- "Illustrating Functional Programming with Mathematica," Iowa Section of the MAA, Simpson College, Indianola, IA. (Notebook used.)
- October 20--23, 1999 -- "Publishing using Mathematica 4.0," Advanced Developer's Conference, Wolfram Research, Inc., Champaign, IL
- May 26--29, 1999 -- "Using Mathematica to Teach Abstract Algebra," Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences Conference, Gordon College, Wenham, MA
- April 17, 1999 -- "What's New in Version 4 of Mathematica," Iowa section of MAA, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- June 17--21, 1998 - hands-on workshop "A Tour through the AbstractAlgebra packages," Worldwide Mathematica Conference, Chicago, IL
- October, 1997 -- "A GroupCalculator using Mathematica," Advanced Developer's Conference, Wolfram Research, Inc., Champaign, IL (See the EAAM site for more info.)
