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Rules And Insights: Connecting The Mathematical And Linguistic Abilities Of C.S. Lewis, Kim Jongerius

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

While most biographical works on C.S. Lewis give passing reference to Lewis' problems with elementary mathematics, few have made an attempt at diagnosing the difficulty or exploring its impact on his writing. A careful study of family correspondence, however, makes it clear that his learning difficulties were not with mathematics alone and suggests connections between attitudes toward and abilities in both mathematics and language. This paper will make these connections clear and will illustrate their ties to Lewis' effective mathematical references.

The Beautiful And Sublime In Mathematics, Paul Zwier

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

A précis of Paul Zwier's talk presented at the meetings of the ACMS Conference at Messiah College on June 1, 2007.

Connection-Oriented Computer Science Education, Kim Kihlstrom

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

Computers play an important role in every area of our society and are integral in every academic discipline. Today's computer science students need a background that will prepare them for the expanding range of computing opportunities. The opportunities for computer professionals are varied and increasing in diversity. However, undergraduate computer science programs tend to be narrowly focused on programming and related technical skills. Female students in particular tend to be highly interested in exploring connections between computer science and other fields.

How can we leverage these observations at a liberal arts college, where interdisciplinary connections are highly desirable, and where …

Bach (To The Calculus Of) Variations, Charles R. Hampton

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

While it is quite common for professionals (doctors, lawyers, academics, etc) to be talented in many ways, including musical talent, there is a special connection between music and mathematics. Musicians collectively are not more talented in mathematics than other professionals and other academics. This paper examines the connections between math and music, particularly calculus and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Portrayls Of Mathematics In Culture, Jeremy Case

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

This paper looks at various portrays of mathematicians in culture, and how that can influence perceptions of mathematics.

Breathing Life Into The Liberal Arts Math Course: Ten Teaching Tips, Mark Colgan

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

Teaching the liberal arts math course for general education students presents unique challenges, but the course also offers exciting life applications and opportunities for integrating faith with a variety of creative topics. I try to make the course interesting by actively involving students and relating mathematical topics to their lives. In this paper I will discuss some things I have tried in the liberal arts math course I teach at Taylor University: using students' names, use of undergraduate teaching assistants (T As), group guessing games, handout booklets, hangman, group projects, memory verses, reflection papers, and life lessons.

Teach A Course In The Math Of Voting And Choice, Karl-Dieter Crisman

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

Many mathematics instructors at the college level are looking for a curricular option that has the potential to serve a number of different constituencies. It could be to encourage more students to take math courses, or to give worthwhile options to students who need to take math but who are not ready for calculus (or its sequence). On the other hand, one may wish to add a new course for majors outside of the typical offerings, or even to prepare students for undergraduate research. The mathematics of voting and choice is ideally suited to meet all these needs in the …

Integrating Moral And Spiritual Themes In Middle School And High School Mathematics Teaching Units, Dave Klanderman, Sean Bird

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

In 2006, the Kuyers Institute published a total of nine math lessons for the middle school and high school which incorporate a Christian perspective. This paper examines the impact of teaching all of these lessons at a the high school level as well as selected lessons at the college level with preservice elementary and secondary mathematics teachers.

Tanzania, Mathematics, And Me: Reflections From My Work With Tanzanian Teachers, Mandi Maxwell

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

In June 2006 I had the privilege of participating in a four-day teacher training workshop in Mumba, Tanzania. In this paper I will discuss the challenges and triumphs of working with Tanzanian Secondary Mathematics teachers. We will discuss the educational environment, teaching strategies, and curricular issues that affect mathematics teachers in rural areas of Tanzania and contrast that with the American educational experience. We will also discuss some of the goals of the Teacher Training workshop that my colleagues and I led and look at some of the specific mathematical ideas and applications that I shared with the Mathematics teachers …

Voltaire: A Study In Finding A Needle In A Haystack, Andrew Simoson

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

In Euler’s popular notes to a German Princess of 1837, he describes Voltaire as laughing about the idea of a hole going to Earth’s center. Did Voltaire actually write about this idea? Herein we describe the answers to be found upon searching through the huge opus of Voltaire’s written work. The result has links to Newton’s 1687 Principia discoveries and the French Academy’s early eighteenth century international scientific expeditions to Lapland and Peru establishing the veracity of those discoveries.

An Augustinian Perspective On The Philosophy Of Mathematics, James Bradley

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

Enlightenment thinkers saw the universe as mechanistic and mathematics as the language in which the universe is written. They viewed mathematics as eternal, as transcending human minds, and as comprehensible by human beings. Thus mathematics, from their perspective, is our best tool for understanding the secrets of nature. This outlook was nicely summarized by Morris Kline: (Kline, 1953) In brief the whole world is the totality of mathematically expressible motions of objects in space and time, and the entire universe is a great, harmonious, and mathematically designed machine. From a Christian perspective, however, the Enlightenment outlook is flawed. It privileges …

Chaos Theory And Metaphysical (In) Determinism, Tim Rogalsky

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

This paper will begin by introducing the issues that arise from chaos theory for the Christian mathematician and scientist: What is at stake in this debate? It will then briefly review chaos theory, by means of two examples. It will then introduce the metaphysical interpretations given to chaos theory by three different scientist-theologians. The paper will conclude with a brief introduction to open theists, and analyze their use of chaos theory to supper their theological claims.

Introduction (2007), Angela Hare

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

Sixteenth Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

Schedule (2007), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

Sixteenth Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

Table Of Contents (2007), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

Sixteenth Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

2007 Commencement Program, Taylor University

Commencement

The program of the 2007 Annual Commencement of Taylor University, May 19, 2007.

The Echo: May 11, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Alumna achieves Ivanhoe’s goal – Education students create mock classrooms – Pannell to speak at Saturday’s commencement – Funeral held at Taylor to honor fallen soldier – Universities confront music downloading – University begins restructuring – Equality debate discussed – Project explores Christian response to homosexuality – Revival to Renew Our Hearts and Minds – Class of 2007 – ‘Spider-Man 3’ battles the bad acting within – Josh Porter’s ‘High Five’ to summer non-sequels – Arctic Monkeys show they can evolve – End-of-the-year recap – One final word – On the use of certain words and the avoidance of others …

The Echo: May 4, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Juniors sweep Taylathon ’07 – Tomasik wins University of Evansville business competition – Camp to erect $1 million lodge to honor Betsy Smith – Residents establish new ‘Bergwalliday’ dorm tradition – Taylathon 2007 – Reflections from the cardboard community – ‘Museum’ finds new life on DVD & Blu-Ray – ‘Idol’ sets the pace for global change – Confessions of a lackluster jazz fan – Kant’s categorical imperative versus Frank’s poor stewardship – Investigating how to appropriately talk when talking about people – Letters to the Editor – The thoughts of a theist – What sharpens Christians? – Letters to the …

The Echo: April 27, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Memorial services honor legacies of five lives lost – Family, friends remember loved onces – Update: Spencer’s trial, coroner standards – Taylor community reflects on April 26 – Card-sender shows compassion to grieving families – Laura VanRyn – Monica Felver – Brad Larson – Betsy Smith – Advocates for the abused: victims of sex trafficking – Student reflects on life-changing effects of accident – In Memorium – April 26 – Gere makes audiences believe in ‘The Hoax’ – New NBC comedy arrives – Musical biographer speaks up – KSAC displays the art of sports – Do unto others – Modesty: …

The Echo: April 20, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Va. Tech heartbreak: A Taylor alumna recounts her story – Kerr to emphasize holistic Christianity – Defending theism against atheism – America’s hidden curse – Letters to the Editor – Thoughtful musings of an atheist – Reflecting on Taylor’s grief observed – Remembering Earth Day – Letters to the Editor – ‘Disturbia’ brings new twists to familiar territory – Lily Allen dares to be real – A web site out of the ordinary – Trojans attempt to bounce back – York breaks 20-year-old record at Little State – TU softball gets split against IWU – Trojans Sports – Youth Conference …

The Echo: April 13, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Student flicks premiere at film fest – Student brokers invest TU money, beat S&P 500 – NSLC to challenge students to have ‘Naked’ leadership – Students minister to people worldwide over spring break – Spring Break ’07 – Daytona Beach – Dominican Republic (SI) – Russia – Mexico – Florida/Bahamas – Jamaica – Dominican Republic (KA) – New Orleans – New York City – TU student, alumnus to run in Monday’s Boston Marathon – Ferrell returns to comedy in ‘Blades of Glory’ – The Snappy Comeback: a Q&A for A&E – A thrilling conclusion for the Wind Ensemble – April …

The Express: April 13, 2007, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2006-2007 (Volume 11)

Greek Professor Retires — Housing Changes at Taylor — The Last Music Major — Cost of Education — Taylor Faculty: Masters of Mayhem? — Sometimes You Want to Go Where Everybody Uses a Different Name — In good Hands with Larry White — Does He Want to go by Andy or Andrew? Crimes of Fashion — Athlete Profile — How to Handle Transfer Students Properly

Koinonia, Julianna Hutchins, Darcia Narvaez, Donald Miller, David Walsh, Todd Ream, Glen Kinoshita, Steve Morley

Koinonia

Spotlight Feature
The Implications of What We Hold in Common: Restoring the Meaning of Christian Community, Julianna Hutchins

Conference Keynote Previews
Taking Full Advantage of the College Experience to Cultivate Moral Character, Darcia Narvaez

The Gospel of Jesus: Why WIlliam Shakespeare was a Prophet, Donald Miller

A Bad Cause, David Walsh

Thinking Theologically
Thinking Theologically: The Seasons of Hope's Redemption, Part III, Todd Ream

Student Voices
Got Mail? Diversity Dialogues Across the Digital Divide, Glen Kinoshita

Book Review
Generation Me, reviewed by Steve Morley

Features
The President's Corner; Editor's Desk; Regional Updates

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Spring 2007 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Echo: March 23, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Upperclassmen vie for limited off-campus study program openings – Klouda sues Southwestern for ‘breach of contract’ – ‘La Mafia’ mayhem invades SAC’s annual Nostalgia Night – La Mafia – Unveiling Departmental Details – Dollar $mart: Insurance plans should fit individuals’ needs – Recapping the steps to success: – ‘Children of Men’ may define a generation – The Snappy Comeback: a Q&A for A&E – PeopleRadar feeds social networking addiction – Souls do not begin at conception – Open house vandalizes relationships – A very quick thought on God’s grace – Living inside the bubble – ‘Would you still be a …

The Express: March 23, 2007, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2006-2007 (Volume 11)

Ireland: A life-changing experience — Dining commons offers new meal — Students write national cover stories — The drunk leprechaun, or how I spend my Sunday mornings — A look at Airband — Summer honors college 2007 — Satirical comedy takes center stage — A senior’s reflections on TTO — Falcons fly into fifth — Lady Falcons: A family team — The rockin’ restaurant review: Munchie Emporium

The Echo: March 16, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Elite Eight: Lady Trojans make history – Student examines speed-dating experience – Students to compete in business contest at Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Faculty gain new teaching perspectives – Youth conference cabinet builds walls of support – TU supports Bluffton – Coe remarks on life and relationships – Dollar $mart: Plan on saving and investing – Unveiling Departmental Details Focusing on: mathematics – Theaters raise the battle cry of the ‘300’ – Trejo’s Gyros offers students the full package, with optional to-go box – Rock music as an art form – Letters to the Editor – Giving physical and spiritual …

The Echo: March 9, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Disney fanatics ‘wish upon a star’ – IFC speaker advocates movies as effective witnessing tools – NPR producer visits campus to examine ‘no dancing’ policy – Financial goals, timelines stated for science building – Campus takes part in blood drive – Salt can damage plants, cars – Spencer’s attorney withdraws from case – Taylor launches Christians for Biblical Equality chapter – Dollar $mart: Budgets help to ensure financial responsibility – Recapping the steps to success: – Editor’s note – To great films bring diversity to theaters – ‘The Black Donnellys’ are NBC’s new ‘Heroes’ – Trojan Film Fest gets some …

The Express: March 9, 2007, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2006-2007 (Volume 11)

Center for Lifelong Learning hires new dean — Bethany Hall shows some soul — Lessons learned from a hostage situation — Holy Spirit: Stirring soul and mind — In pursuit of excellence — The rockin’ restaurant review: Cindy’s Diner — An MK comes home at last

The Echo: March 2, 2007, Taylor University

2006-2007 (Volume 94)

Shaya wins SBP election – IFC hosts The Never concert – Taylor task force raises eating disorder awareness on campus – University Archives’ engravings displayed – Spiegel comments on the classics – World News – Administration changes Life Together Covenant’s wording, staff requirements – University Departmental Details Focusing on: history – Oscar spotlight leaves talent in the dark – Amberlin builds ‘Cities’ in brand new territory – Waters of ‘Iwo Jima’ beautiful but murky – Letters to the Editor – Elitists: wolves in cool clothing – Stand up! Stand up! …for respect – When the non-elect suffer – Rooming with …