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Numerical Range Of Toeplitz Matrices Over Finite Fields, Derek Thompson, Maddison Guillaume Baker, Amish Mishra

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

We characterize the kth numerical range of all n×n Toeplitz matrices with a constant main diagonal and another single, non-zero diagonal, where the matrices are over the field Zp[i], with p a prime congruent to 3 mod 4. We find that, for k ∈ Z∗, the kth numerical range is always equal to Zp[i] with the exception of the scaled identity. We also use similar techniques to discover a general connection between the 0th numerical range and the kth numerical range. Lastly, we conclude with a conjecture regarding the general numerical range of all triangular Toeplitz matrices.

Charles Babbage And Mathematical Aspects Of The Miraculous, Courtney K. Taylor

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

Charles Babbage is widely known as the father of the computer, but he is lesser known for his contributions to natural theology and apologetics. In 1837 Babbage wrote the Ninth Bridgewater Treatise in response to a series of writings concerning faith and science that had been commissioned by the Royal Society. Among the remarkable features of the Ninth Bridgewater are mathematical analogies concerning the miraculous. We will explore these ideas, which range from the difference engine to a family of fourth degree curves, illustrating that for Babbage, miracles are not exceptions to natural law, but rather instances of a larger …

Replacing Remedial Mathematics With Corequisites In General Education Mathematics Courses, Alana Unfried

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

Many colleges and universities offer courses, such as Remedial Mathematics or Elementary Algebra, that underprepared students must complete before they can take a college-level mathematics course. However, nationally there is a push to replace remedial mathematics courses with corequisite courses instead. This design allows students to enter directly into their general education mathematics course instead of first overcoming the barrier of a remedial course. Corequisite mathematics courses were implemented across the 23-campus California State University system during the 2018-19 academic year. I will discuss the design and implementation of a corequisite structure at California State University, Monterey Bay, in particular …

Maximum Elements Of Ordered Sets And Anselm's Ontological Argument, Doug Ward

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

I will present a simple theorem concerning maximal elements of a set T endowed with an ordering “>” that is antisymmetric, i.e., if A and B are elements of T , we cannot have both A > B and B > A. A special case of this theorem is a simple version of the ontological argument, one of the classical proofs for the existence of God.

Models, Values, And Disasters, Michael H. Veatch

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

Decision-support models have values embedded in them and are subjective to varying degrees. Philosophical and ethical perspectives on operations research models are used to describe this subjectivity. Approaches to model building are then suggested that take into account subjectivity and values. For the decisions to reflect the right values, the model must align with the decision-maker’s values. I argue that it is appropriate and important for Christians applying mathematical models to be keenly aware of decision-maker’s values and seek to reflect them in the model. Disaster response planning is presented as an example where incorporating values is challenging. The responding …

Computer Science: Creating In A Fallen World, Russell Tuck

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

When God created people in his image, he gave us the gift of sub-creation. One of the great joys of Computer Science is exercising that gift to create tools : software and computer systems that serve people and solve problems. Like all God’s gifts, he charges us to exercise the gift of sub-creation wisely and for good. While there are many obvious implications and challenges, being good stewardship of users’ time and reducing discrimination are particularly relevant and perhaps less obvious examples. Although computer scientists exercise the gift of sub-creation, we do so as fallen people in a fallen world. …

Overcoming Stereotypes Through A Liberal Arts Math Course, Jessica Hamm

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

"I'm just not a math person.” We’ve heard this comment countless times from our students. It is a mentality that both paralyzes and strangely comforts them. In this talk I will describe how I use my liberal arts Joy of Mathematics course to help students address and overcome stereotypes. In particular, I will discuss a specific assignment as well as share some student comments and perspectives on how this course helped change their viewpoint on more than just math.

Teaching Mathematics At An African University -- My Experience, Kathleen Lewis

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

For eight years (2010-2018), I was the head of the math department at The University of The Gambia, a small, new (started in 1999) university in a very small, mostly Muslim, West African country that most Americans have never heard of. During that time, a number of other Americans and Europeans came to teach for shorter periods of time. I will talk about what this experience was like for us, both the good and the bad. I will describe the possibilities for others to spend either a sabbatical or an extended period of time at such a university and suggest …

A Unifying Project For A Tex/Cas Course, Andrew Simoson

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

We describe a CAS and TEX usage course for mathematics majors. As a unifying project, each student selects two primes p and q with pq < 100, explores mathematical pq ideas, and generates associated graphs, figures, tables for a final TEX paper. We summarize several pq explorations: stu- dents render page pq from Schwartz’s picture book about primes, You Can Count on Monsters, via Mathematica and TEX’s picture environment; students generate fractal images of pq; and students discover the primes of the ring Z r√pql.

Thinking Beautifully About Mathematics: A View Of Mathematics As The Science Of Measurable Orders, James M. Turner

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

At Calvin College, First Year Students are required to take a section of our Discovering the Christian Mind course during our January term. For the past 3 years, I have taught a section of this course titled Thinking Beautiful ly about Mathematics. In it, I explored, with the students, various areas of mathematics, as well as how mathematicians have explored them, while addressing such questions as “Is mathematics invented or discovered?” and “Why is mathematics unreasonably effective?” Ultimately, we look to identify ways and characterizations for how beauty displays itself in mathematics and how and it what ways beauty is …

Introduction (2019), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

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Paper Abstracts (2019), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

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Table Of Contents (2019), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

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Schedule (2019), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

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Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences Proceedings 2019, Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2019

The conference proceedings of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences biannual conference, May 29-June 1, 2019 at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Commencement 2019, Taylor University

Commencement

The program of the 2019 Annual Commencement of Taylor University, May 18, 2019.

The Echo: May 10, 2019, Taylor University

2018-2019 (Volume 106)

Classy Numbers – Preparing for Pence – Professors leaving the helm – Students promote health – History, Global, Political Sciences to add new majors – Writing students take on high school – Chapel sends off graduating class 2019 with stories and prayer – Friday Guy promoted to editor in chief – Taylor University Survival Guide – foody fix – croc thoughts – Taylor Grad-Libs: Graduation – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – “Heading Into Summer and Leaving Finals” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Engagement Announcements – Theater graduate builds community beyond campus – A&E Stay Up To Date …

The Echo: May 3, 2019, Taylor University

2018-2019 (Volume 106)

Student sculpture vandalized – Two choirs dismissed – Taylor celebrates athletic inclusion – Alumnus hired to connect students, alumni – Campus group prompts discussion on sexuality – Life from Breu – foody fix – Drone racing world champion returns to alma mater – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – “Bible Characters” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Taylor says goodbye to professor of music an Chorale – ‘Metcalf Open’ shows student talent – ‘Avengers: Endgame’ brings 22-movie saga to a close – Taylor cheerleaders hope to level up – Conor and Kerri Angell hold a bake sale for future …

2019 Celebration Of Scholarship: Celebrating The Scholarly Community, Taylor University

Celebration of Scholarship - All

The intellectual growth that occurs naturally expands to professional, personal, and spiritual mentoring, the core of Taylor University's Christian liberal arts education.

Presentations include: Performance recitals; Faculty panels; Student oral presentations; Poster presentations

The Echo: April 26, 2019, Taylor University

2018-2019 (Volume 106)

Conversation surrounding commencement continues – Taylor goes to space – Upland builds two new welcome signs – Catholic Church fights against sexual abuse – Grant County thrift store moves location – Music and masks meet on the dance floor – Taylor’s first OVC major to graduate – Easter Chapel – Taylor men’s golf eyes fourth straight championship – Taylor women’s tennis reflects on successful season – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week – Peek into Greystones – Students offer on-campus tattoos and piercings – Taylor University Survival Guide – croc thoughts – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette …

Engaging Teaching Today Conference 2019 - Schedule, Barb Bird

Engaging Teaching Today Conference

This document highlights the schedule of the 1-day Engaging Teaching Today Conference in 2019.

Engaging Teaching Today Conference (Flyer), Barb Bird

Engaging Teaching Today Conference

How can we proactively design learning experiences that meet the needs of today's variable learners?

Learners are variable in terms of how they engage in learning, comprehend information, and express themselves. This variability is predictable and renders "one-size-fits all" solutions to teaching and learning ineffective.

The Echo: April 12, 2019, Taylor University

2018-2019 (Volume 106)

Pence makes Taylor history – Commencement stirs controversy – New presidential team elected – Corrections – Mosaic Night is bursting the bubble – Nathanael Warren is teaching English through Meraki Café – Big dreams compete with little time at Game Jam 2019 – Taylor musicians perform for Palm Sunday – A&E Stay Up To Date – ‘Shazam!’ movie shocks audiences – Women’s track and field competes at home – Tough road ahead for men’s lacrosse – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week – Spring Fashion 2019 – Our View – Easter and after – Christians need other …

The Echo: April 5, 2019, Taylor University

2018-2019 (Volume 106)

Erica Mitchell receives award – Burmese students start organization – Student election results are in – Taylor campus police hire new night officer – Miller studies political media – Taylor partners with Nike – Echo staff receives awards – PAs foster authenticity in the dorms at Taylor – Etiquette dinner teaches students table manners – Taylor offers J-term Lighthouse trips – croc thoughts – Donut miss out on this 5k opportunity – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Taylor University Survival Guide: Urban Dictionary – foody fix – “Old Hollywood” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – A new theater …

The Impact Of Childhood Abuse On Moral Development, Shayla Stogsdill

Orphans and Vulnerable Children Student Projects

Moral development is a topic which has little research to accompany it. Although there is a lack of understanding of where and how children develop morals, there is clear evidence to support that abuse in any form against a child will impact the way they learn morality. Children who experience abuse will face the physical, emotional, and mental impacts which will all contribute to the way they develop. Children also learn behaviors and ideas from caretakers and when those who are supposed to protect them do not, children will become disordered on the ideas of right and wrong. Childhood is …

The Unheard Cries And Unseen Tears Of The Middle East, Adina Shabe

Orphans and Vulnerable Children Student Projects

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Children With Disabilities In The Foster Care System, Shayla Stogsdill

Orphans and Vulnerable Children Student Projects

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The Impact Of Hiv/Aids On Orphans In A South African Context, Meghan Burkholder

Orphans and Vulnerable Children Student Projects

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The Fort Wayne Vine, Fort Waune Alumni Center Heritage Association

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Spring 2019 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Adverse Child Experiences: An Overview With A Focus On Indiana, Meghan Burkholder, Grace Zander

Orphans and Vulnerable Children Student Projects

No abstract provided.