National Science Foundation

National Curve Bank

MAA Poster Session on Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education

Beckman Institute

AMS-MAA Meeting, New Orleans, LA
January, 2007

JMM 2007 Poster

2007 NSF Poster Session - New Orleans

The National Curve Bank Project: A MATH Archive
Shirley B. Gray, California State University, Los Angeles Bill Austin, University of Tennessee at Martin Chris Caldwell, University of Tennessee at Martin Phillip Johnson, Appalachian State University Lou Talman, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Bridging the Vector Calculus Gap: Episode II
Tevian Dray, Corinne A. Manogue, Oregon State University
http://www.math.oregonstate.edu/bridge

The PascGalois Project: Visualization in Abstract Mathematics
Michael Bardzell, Kathleen Shannon, Salisbury University Eirini Poimenidou, New College of Florida

Math Across the Community College Curriculum
Rebecca Hartzler, Seattle Central Community Caren Diefenderfer, Hollins University Christie Gilliland, Green River Community College Deann Leoni, Edmonds Community College Patrick Bibby, Miami Dade College Ruth Collins, Delaware Technical and Community College
http://www.mac3.amatyc.org

Probability and Statistics

Statistics Online Computational Resource for Education
Annie Che Ivo Dinov and Juana Sanchez, UCLA School of Medicine
http://www.socr.ucla.edu

Adapting and Implementing Guided Discovery Notes in Combinatorics for Large Classes
Mary Flahive, Oregon State University

Center for Data Analysis and Statistics
Rod Sturdivant and Krista Watts, U.S. Military Academy

Classroom Response Systems in Statistics Courses
Teri J. Murphy, Curtis McKnight, Michael Richman and Robert Terry, University of Oklahoma

CAUSEweb: An Undergraduate Statistics Education Digital Library
Ginger Holmes Rowell, Middle Tennessee State University Dennis Pearl, The Ohio State University Roger Woodward, North Carolina State University

The Hybrids: Math in Science Applied Mathematics

Science Learning Community
Mary Kay Abbey, Montgomery College

Paradigms in Physics: Multiple Entry Points
Tevian Dray, Corinne Manogue, Barbara Edwards, David McIntyre and Emily van Zee, Oregon State University

RUTE: Research for Undergraduates in Theoretical Ecology
Glenn Ledder, Bo Deng, Robert Gibson, Irakli Loladze and Svata Louda, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Phaser: A Universal Simulator for Dynamical Systems
Huseyin Kocak, Brian Coomes and Burton Rosenberg, University of Miami

Mathematical Methods for Biology and Medicine
Michael Martin, Johnson County Community College Glenn Ledder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

UBM: Training Undergraduate Students in Mathematica and Biology at UL Lafayette
& Azmy Ackleh and Susan Mopper, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Jacoby Carter, USGS-National Wetlands Research Center

UBM, RUI: Research Focused Learning Communities in Mathematical Biology
Jason Miller, Jon Beck, Michael Kelrick and Laura Fielden-Rechav Truman State University

Embedding Chemistry Problems in Calculus Courses
George Rublein and Robert Orwell, College of William and Mary

Real World STEM Application Modules
Darren Narayan, Moises Sudit, Paul Tymann, William Basener and Matthew Coppenbarger, Rochester Institute of Technology

A Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (BLEND)
Dominic Clemence, Mingxiang Chen, Gregory Goins, Mary Smith, Vinaya Kelkar, Catherine White, Venkateswarlu Divi, Yohang Li and Gelonia Dent, North Carolina A & T State University

UBM: Foundation in Mathematical Biology through Interdisciplinary Research, Training, and Curriculum Development
Bala Krishnamoorthy, Richard Gomulkiewicz, Robert Dillon, Judith McDonald, Martin Morgan and Charlotte Omoto, Washington State University

Interdisciplinary Taining of Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences with Emphasis on Marine/Coastal Science
Tor Kwembe, Hyung Cho and Zhenbu Zhang, Jackson State University

Research Experiences in Mathematical Biology
Leslie Wilson, Ann Castlefranco, Steven Robinow and Andrew Taylor University of Hawaii

Equipment and Modules for a Capstone Course in Applied Mathematics
Dan Goldman, Michael Booty, Bruce Bukiet, Lou Kondic and Michael Siegel New Jersey Institute of Technology

Analysis of Stress in Biological Systems
Ben Fitzpatrick, Erika Camacho, Wendy Binder, Kam Dahlquist and Gary Kuleck Loyola Marymount University

Preparing Computational Biologists by Encouraging an Academic Minor
Angelean Hendrix, David Senseman, Dmitry Gokhman, Kay Robbins, James Bower and Nandini Kannan, University of Texas at San Antonio

UBM: Quantitative Systems Biology
Guillerm Goldsztein, Mark Borodovsky, Leonid Bunimovich and Jung Choi Georgia Institute of Technology

Renewal of College Algebra at South Dakota State University
Donna Flint, Becky Hunter and Dan Kemp, South Dakota State University

Undergraduate Biomathematical Research Career Initiative at SUNY-Geneseo
Anthony Macula, Christopher Leary, Gregg Hartvigsen and Wendy Pogozelski SUNY College at Geneseo

UBM: Undergraduate Training in Quantitative Environmental Biology
David Meredith and Edward Connor, San Francisco State University College Algebra Collaborative Development of JAVA Laboratories for College Algebra and Trigonometry
Michael E. Mays and Laura Pyzdrowski, West Virginia University
www.math.wvu.edu/~mays/AVdemo/AVdemo.htm

Renewal of College Algebra at South Dakota State University
Donna Flint, Becky Hunter and Dan Kemp, South Dakota State University

Renewal of College Algebra
Norma Agras, Miami Dade College and J. Michael Pearson, MAA

College Algebra in Southeast Louisiana Post Katrina
Randall Wills, Sarah Clifton and Ana Wills, Southeastern Louisiana University

Dynamic Algebra for Technical Students
Solomon Garfunkel, Consortium for Mathematic and Its Applications Susan Forman, Bronx Community College

College Algebra Reform at HACC
Chris Yarrish and Dan Fahringer, Harrisburg Area Community College

Refocusing College Algebra
Laurette Foster, Prairie View A & M Don Small, U.S. Military Academy

Teaching College Algebra from a Modeling Perspective
Tracii Friedman and Cathy Bonan-Hamada, Mesa State College

Revitalizing College Algebra at UND
Richard Millspaugh, Michele Liams and Katrina Nagel, University of North Dakota

Florida Southern College: Experiences with Modeling in College Algebra
Susan Serrano, Daniel Jelsovsky and Kenneth henderson, Jr., Florida Southern College

College Algebra with Data Analysis
Tina Deemer, Elias Toubassi and Ted Laetsch, University of Arizona

Mathematics Education

PRofessional Enhancement Program (PREP) J. Michael Pearson, MAA
William Haver, Virginia Commonwealth University Nancy Baxter Hastings, Dickinson College Nathaniel Dean, Texas Stae University-San Marcos Jon Scott, Montgomery College

Adapting K-8 Mathematics Curricular Materials fore Pre-Service Teacher Education
Donna Diaz and William Moss, Clemson University

Native American-based Materials for Integration into Undergraduate Mathematics Courses
Charles Funkhouser, University of Montana Missoula A. Duane Porter, University of Wyoming Armando Martinez-Cruz, California State University-Fullerton Miles Pfahl, Turtle Mountain Community College

Transforming Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation
James Curry, Richard McCray, Carl Wieman, Valerie Otero and William Wood University of Colorado at Boulder

Math Across the Community College Curriculum
Rebecca Hartzler, Seattle Central Community College Christie Gilliland, Green River Community College Deann Leoni, Edmonds Community College Patrick Bibby, Miami Dade College Ruth Collins, Delaware Technical and Community College

Mathematicians and Mathematics Educators Collaborating on Capstone Courses for Secondary Mathematics Teachers
Richard Hill, Sharon Senk and Natasha Speer, Michigan State University

MathematicsModels.org Expansion Project
Solomon Garfunkel, Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications John Stroyls, Georgia Southwestern State University

WorkMAP: Students Mathematical Preparation for Work
Solomon Garfunkel, Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications Susan Forman, Bronx Community College

Math Question to Engage Students (Math Quest)
Mark Parker, Holly Zullo and Kelly Cline, Carroll College

An Accessible Online Resource for Mathematics Students and Instructors
Lila Roberts, Georgia College and State University Gloria Reece, Southern College of Optometry

The Next STEP: Integrating STEM Learning Communities
Jason Miller, Maria Nagan and Jennifer Thompson, Truman State University

History Across the Mathematics Curriculum for Preservice Teachers
Gabriela Sanchis, Elizabethtown College

Inquiry Based Learning in Mathematics
Michael Starbird, Edward Odell, Sarah Simmons and Jennifer Smith The University of Texas at Austin

ESP: Enhancing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Preparation
Beverly K. Michael, Margaret Smith, Ellen Ansel and Paul Gartside University of Pittsburgh

Native American-based Materials for Integration into Undergraduate Mathematics Courses
Charles Funkhouser, University of Montana Missoula A. Duane Porter, University of Wyoming Armando Martinez-Cruz, California State University-Fullerton Miles Pfahl, Turtle Mountain Community College

Other Topics Including Web-based Learning

Improving Calculus: Developing Concepts Through Good Questions
Maria Terrell, Robert Connelly, Cornell University http://www.math.cornell.edu/~GoodQuestions

Full Realization of Visualization Tools for 3D
Daniel McGee, Univesity of Puerto Rico Mayaguez David Lomen, University of Arizona Deborah Moore-Russo, Univesity at Buffalo Dennis Ebersole, Northampton Community College

Technical Mathematics for Tomorrow: Recommendations and Exemplary Programs
Mary Ann Hovis, Rhodes State College Robert Kimball, Wake Technical Community College John Peterson, Retired

Teaching Discrete Mathematics via Original Historical Sources
Jerry Lodder, Guram Bezhanishvili, Hing Leung, David Pengelley, Desh Ranjan, New Mexico State University

http://www.math.nmsu.edu/hist_projects/

A Motivational Course in Cryptology and Coding Theory
Sarah Spence Adams, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Gordon Prichett, Babson College http://faculty.olin.edu/~sadams/CryptoCoding.htm (temporarily inactive)

Core Mathematics
Alex Heidenberg, Jerry Kobylski and Don Small, U.S. Military Academy http://www.contemporarycollegealgebra.org

WeBWorK, a Web-based Interactive Homework System
Arnold Pizer, Michael Gage and Vicki Roth, University of Rochester

A Comprehensive WeBWorK Problem Library
John Jones, Arizona State University,Jeff Holt, University of Virginia Willim Ziemer, California State University, Long Beach

Proof, Functions and Computations: A Web-based Course as a Laboratory for Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Logic, Mathematics and Computer Science
Wilfried Sieg, Joseph Ramsey and Klaus Sutner, Carnegie Mellon University

Enhancing the Teaching of Linear Algebra with Diigital Image Processing
Mohamed Allali, Chapman University