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Why Mathematics?

David Brown Mathematics Faculty Ithaca College. Why Mathematics?. The Big Sell – Math is Power. Language of physical sciences, economics, and finance Pervades our world Predicts, explains, and solves problems Big Bang & Shape of Space How living cells interacts Investment strategies

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Why Mathematics?

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  1. David Brown Mathematics Faculty Ithaca College Why Mathematics?

  2. The Big Sell – Math is Power • Language of physical sciences, economics, and finance • Pervades our world • Predicts, explains, and solves problems • Big Bang & Shape of Space • How living cells interacts • Investment strategies • Optimization of transportation routes

  3. Math has Beauty • Beauty of Mathematics – vimeo • Discussing this Beauty

  4. Interesting Math • Cryptology - Secret Codes • Topology – Rubbery Geometry

  5. Careers in Math • Is mathematics hard? • It can be, but is rewarding • Worth pushing yourself • Develop excellent marketable skills • Communication • Problem solving • Numeracy • Do I need to be super smart? • No! • But, math makes you smarter • Improves your abilities

  6. Careers in Math • Excellent Resource: http://weusemath.org • Careers Info - http://weusemath.org/?page_id=800 • Be a Math Teacher!http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=530 • Info About Math • Info about Fun with Math • How to Succeed in Math • Why Study Math

  7. Careers in Math Q&A

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