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Evolution Of A Scientific Meeting: Eighty Annual Meetings Of The American Society Of Mammalogists, 1919-2000, Hugh H. Genoways, Patricia W. Freeman
Evolution Of A Scientific Meeting: Eighty Annual Meetings Of The American Society Of Mammalogists, 1919-2000, Hugh H. Genoways, Patricia W. Freeman
University of Nebraska State Museum: Mammalogy Papers
The American Society of Mammalogists has held 80 annual meetings between 1919 and 2000. These meetings have been held in 32 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Mexico. At least 86 people have served as the chair or co-chair of the Local Committee planning the meetings. The number of technical presentations has grown from a low of 17 in 1921 to 340 in 1994. Symposia were an early feature of annual meetings but did not become a regular feature until 1971. Poster presentations were introduced in 1979 and reached a high of 195 posters at the 1994 annual …
Ec2000 Criterion 2: A Procedure For Creating, Assessing, And Documenting Program Educational Objectives, Michael Carter, Sarah A. Rajala, Rebecca Brent
Ec2000 Criterion 2: A Procedure For Creating, Assessing, And Documenting Program Educational Objectives, Michael Carter, Sarah A. Rajala, Rebecca Brent
Sarah A. Rajala
Criterion 2 [Program Educational Objectives (PEO)] is arguably the most important part of ABET EC2000. PEO embody the broad vision for an engineering program that drives the overall accreditation process. They also provide a crucial nexus point for the assessment of each program, the point at which the programmatic issues of the other EC2000 criteria—curriculum, faculty, facilities, etc.—are considered within the larger context of the needs of key constituencies of the program and the mission of the institution. Criterion 2 plays an essential role in EC2000's goal of encouraging continuous improvement in engineering programs and of providing the opportunity for …
Mathematics Memory Verses: Weekly Devotionals For Math Class, Mark Colgan
Mathematics Memory Verses: Weekly Devotionals For Math Class, Mark Colgan
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Each Monday during the semester I start class with a short devotional on a verse that relates in some way to mathematics. After three weeks I choose one of the three at random for students to write out on their quiz for a possible bonus point. This encourages students to practice memorizing Scripture and it gives us the opportunity to discuss biblical principles that relate to some of the topics we are studying in the course.
I would like to share some of the Bible verses and weekly devotionals I have used in my mathematics classes. These can be organized …
Parables For Mathematicians: With Good News For Curved Beings, Ashley Reiter Ahlin
Parables For Mathematicians: With Good News For Curved Beings, Ashley Reiter Ahlin
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Because we often lack the language for talking about such deep matters, the things of God can be hard to understand or talk about. The things that we do see and know were made by the same God of whom we speak. Thus, they are reflections of His nature, purposes, and ways and can help us to think and take about Him. This presentation expresses a parable using the language of math.
Three Problems From Number Theory, Robert Brabenec
Three Problems From Number Theory, Robert Brabenec
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This paper discusses the experiences of Wheaton College mathematics and computer science department colloquium as they explored open-ended problems.
Theism & Mathematical Realism, John Byl
Theism & Mathematical Realism, John Byl
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This paper examines connections between theism and mathematical realism. Mathematical realism, which offers the best account of mathematics, strongly supports theism. Theism, in turn, supports mathematical realism. Theism readily explains the intricate relations between mathematics, matter, and mind. The attributes of the biblical God provide justification for classical mathematics.
What Mathematical Paradoxes Teach Us About Paradoxes In Christianity, Paul Bialek
What Mathematical Paradoxes Teach Us About Paradoxes In Christianity, Paul Bialek
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In Christian academic circles, we talk about the integration of our faith and learning. That is, we seek to discover and develop connections between our Christian faith and our particular discipline. This is notoriously difficult when the discipline is mathematics. I have found that asking myself these three questions has helped me to integrate my Christian faith with mathematics, although they could be applied to any discipline: (1) How does the fact that I am a Christian affect the way I view mathematics? (2) How does the fact that I am a mathematician affect the way I view Christianity? (3) …
Why Natural Selection Can't Design Anything, William A. Dembski
Why Natural Selection Can't Design Anything, William A. Dembski
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In The Fifth Miracle Paul Davies suggests that any laws capable of explaining the origin of life must be radically different from scientific laws known to date? The problem, as he sees it, with currently known scientific laws, like the laws of chemistry and physics, is that they cannot explain the key feature of life that needs to be explained. That feature is specified complexity. Life is both complex and specified. The basic institution here is straightforward. Davies rightly notes, laws (that is, necessities of nature) can explain specification but not complexity. Once life (or more generally some self-replicator) …
The Soviet Concept Of The Correlation Of Forces, James Bradley
The Soviet Concept Of The Correlation Of Forces, James Bradley
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This paper takes a look at the Soviet Union’s accumulation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War and what mathematical strategy they employed to make their choices.
Mathematics As Worship, David J. Stucki
Mathematics As Worship, David J. Stucki
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In keeping with the mission of this organization to explore the relationship of faith to our discipline, I would like to take this opportunity to investigate the relationship, if any, between mathematics and worship. There have been throughout history, at least since Pythagoras, connections made between the mathematical and the theological. Many of these such efforts have followed the Pythagorean cult in deifying number, thus making mathematics the object of worship. Othes have effectively situated theology in subservience to mathematical reason. However, these are not the only alternatives.
Once we admit the possibility of a connection between mathematics and theology, …
On Periodic Points On Maps Of Trees And The Expansive Property, Fred Worth
On Periodic Points On Maps Of Trees And The Expansive Property, Fred Worth
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In this paper, we consider the expansive property (A homeomorphism, f, of a metric space, X, onto itself is called expansive if there is a positive number, ε, such that if x and y are distinct points of X, then there exists an integer, n = n(x,y), such that d(f n(x), f n(y)) > ε. It should be noted that n may be negative.) and how it relates to shift homeomorphisms of a tree with a single, surjective bonding map. We also consider some results regarding the periodicity of points in self-maps of trees.
Thml: Theological Markup Language For The Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Harry Plantinga
Thml: Theological Markup Language For The Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Harry Plantinga
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This document describes the Theological Markup Language (ThML), an XML markup language for theological texts. ThML was developed for use in the Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL), but it is hoped that the language will serve as a royalty-free format for theological texts in other applications. Key design goals are that the language should be (1) rich enough to represent information needed for digital libraries and for theological study involving multiple, related texts, including cross-reference, synchronization, indexing, and scripture references, (2) based on XML and usable with World Wide Web tools, (3) automatically convertible to other common formats, and (4) …
Gravitational Acceleration In Hades, Andrew Simoson
Gravitational Acceleration In Hades, Andrew Simoson
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Does acceleration due to gravity increase or decrease upon descending from Earth’s surface? The answer—as we show—depends on one’s model for Earth’s density. For our Earth, gravity increases before it collapses to zero at Earth center.
Introduction (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
Introduction (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Thirteenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective
Schedule (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
Schedule (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Thirteenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective
Table Of Contents (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
Table Of Contents (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Thirteenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective
Helping Students Master Concepts In Mechanics By Graphing With Spreadsheets, G. F. Restrepo
Helping Students Master Concepts In Mechanics By Graphing With Spreadsheets, G. F. Restrepo
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
An example of a curricular activity to help students master concepts in mechanics is presented. Students measure positions and times of movements using calculators, and construct graphs using spreadsheets. Students learn to connect concepts in mechanics and reinforce them following a spiral approach of increasing complexity. Comments from students about the activity are also presented.
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Concept Building Through Active Learning Experiences With The Calculator Based Laboratory (Cbl), N. Motta
Concept Building Through Active Learning Experiences With The Calculator Based Laboratory (Cbl), N. Motta
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
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The Puerto Rico Collaborative For Excellence In Teacher Preparation (Pr-Cetp): Development Of A Knowledge Building Community Of Practice, J. Arce, S. Macksoud
The Puerto Rico Collaborative For Excellence In Teacher Preparation (Pr-Cetp): Development Of A Knowledge Building Community Of Practice, J. Arce, S. Macksoud
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
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Using Manipulatives In Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, D. Moore
Using Manipulatives In Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, D. Moore
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
Students in undergraduate mathematics classes not only benefit from the use of manipulatives in the classroom, but also enjoy them. This paper specifically outlines one successful activity that used manipulatives in a large section of a precalculus course and then explores possibilities in other courses. It also addresses the use of mathematics manipulatives as a platform to introduce both active and cooperative learning in a large lecture setting.
The Transition To College Process In Pr-Cetp Scholars, E. Rivera, M. Rosa, A. Santiago, N. Torres, M. Bravo
The Transition To College Process In Pr-Cetp Scholars, E. Rivera, M. Rosa, A. Santiago, N. Torres, M. Bravo
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
This article describes a study about the experiences of a group of students during the transition from high school to college. The students are future teachers who evidenced a high level of academic achievement in high school and received merit scholarships from the Puerto Rico Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (PR-CETP). Two groups of students were compared: those who sustained a high GPA during their freshman year, and those who did not and, therefore, no longer qualified for the scholarship. The study was carried out through focused interviews with eight students, from three universities, four of whom maintained the …
An Innovative University Course For Cooperating Teachers, M. Aguirre Ortiz, L. Gaspar
An Innovative University Course For Cooperating Teachers, M. Aguirre Ortiz, L. Gaspar
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
The transformation of a course for certifying cooperating teachers in Puerto Rico is described. The course was transformed to strengthen the teaching of science and mathematics and to make the course more congruent with the educational principles of constructivism promoted by the CETP projects at the national level, including Puerto Rico. The 45-hour requirement was distributed over nine days. The Open Space strategy was modified to include multiple active teaching-learning and assessment techniques, which promoted a learning environment based on trust, dedication, and the commitment of all participants to learn and help each other learn. Even more relevant was the …
Application Of Biotechnology To Solve Relevant Biological Problems Promotes Understanding Of Underlying Concepts, P. A. Burrowes, G. M. Nazario
Application Of Biotechnology To Solve Relevant Biological Problems Promotes Understanding Of Underlying Concepts, P. A. Burrowes, G. M. Nazario
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
Although some efforts have been made to modify the curriculum of the Introductory Biology laboratories from a passive to a more experimental form, the use of modern biotechnology had not been implemented at our institution. The need to understand the applications of modern technology to real-life situations seems imperative at the turn of the century [1,2]. Because several studies have shown that the study of biotechnology by itself does not increase conceptual understanding, the objective of this research was to determine if the use of biotechnology to solve relevant biological problems increased conceptual understanding among our students. We designed two …
The Learning Of Mathematical Concepts And Principles Through The Integration Of Technology In Laboratory Activities, E. Morera Gonzalez
The Learning Of Mathematical Concepts And Principles Through The Integration Of Technology In Laboratory Activities, E. Morera Gonzalez
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
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Understanding Of The Mole Concept Achieved By Students In A Constructivist General Chemistry Course, C. Utria-Echevarria, M. Bravo
Understanding Of The Mole Concept Achieved By Students In A Constructivist General Chemistry Course, C. Utria-Echevarria, M. Bravo
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
The purpose of this research project was to study the conceptual understanding achieved in a general chemistry course based on a constructivist approach. A group of 28 students participated in repeated measures obtained by means of conceptual maps about the mole concept prepared three times during the course: at the beginning the course, immediately after the concept was studied, and after studying other related concepts. In addition, eight students selected from the group of 28 were interviewed. The interviews were carried out focusing on their conceptual maps. The analysis of the repeated measures indicated significant differences among the three times, …
The Design, Implementation, And Assessment Of A New Capstone Course Aimed At Science Education Majors, R. Betancourt, J. Arce
The Design, Implementation, And Assessment Of A New Capstone Course Aimed At Science Education Majors, R. Betancourt, J. Arce
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
This paper rationalizes the selection of the concept of energy as the central theme of a new capstone course aimed at science education majors. It describes the goals of the course and the activities that preceded the course design and led to the selection of the topics, of the educational materials, and of the teaching methodologies. It presents a sequential description of the manner in which the conceptual knowledge of energy was to be developed. The specific experiments, interactive demonstrations and other educational materials utilized for the conceptual development of the concept of energy in context are described and referenced. …
Program Evaluation In The Context Of Debates In The Field: The Evaluation Of Pr-Cetp, M. Bravo
Program Evaluation In The Context Of Debates In The Field: The Evaluation Of Pr-Cetp, M. Bravo
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
This paper rationalizes the selection of the concept of energy as the central theme of a new capstone course aimed at science education majors. It describes the goals of the course and the activities that preceded the course design and led to the selection of the topics, of the educational materials, and of the teaching methodologies. It presents a sequential description of the manner in which the conceptual knowledge of energy was to be developed. The specific experiments, interactive demonstrations and other educational materials utilized for the conceptual development of the concept of energy in context are described and referenced. …
Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations
Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
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