The Mathematics of Chip-Firing Caroline Klivans Professor of Applied Mathematics, Deputy Director of ICERM Brown University Chip-firing processes are discrete dynamical systems. A commodity (chips, sand, dollars) is exchanged between sites of a network according to simple local rules. Although …
Community of Practice: Introduction to Transparency in Learning and Teaching What is the core purpose of the assignments, tasks, and learning opportunities in our courses? Â Better yet, what do our students think is the primary purpose? Â In this workshop we …
Community of Practice: Supporting Students in Math (SupportU) Have you interacted with a student that you were especially concerned about, but you didn’t quite know what to say, who to tell, or what to do? Perhaps the student confided in …
Community of Practice: Let's Talk About OER (Open Educational Resources*) We will chat about the state of OER (Open Educational Resources*) within the Community and within the department. We'll discuss its pros and cons as well as opportunities and barriers. …
Math Community of Practice: Let's Talk About Math Anxiety According to a March 2024 US News survey, most college students report struggling with mental health issues. Given that mathematicians are typically not mental health professionals, knowing how to address this …