National Science Foundation

National Curve Bank

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

Beckman Institute

AMS-MAA Meeting, Washington, DC
January, 2009

JMM 2009 Poster

2009 NSF Poster Session - Washington

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

The PascGalois Project: Visualization in Abstract Mathematics
Michael Bardzell, Kathleen Shannon and Donald Spickler, Salisbury University

A Phase II Expansion of the Development of a Multidisciplinary Course on Wavelets and Applications
Patrick Van Fleet, University of St. Thomas Catherine Beneteau, University of South Florida Caroline Haddad, SUNY Geneseo David Ruch, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Probability, Statistics and Discrete Math

Learning Discrete Mathematics and Computer Science via Primary Historical Sources
Jerry Lodder and David Pengelley, New Mexico State University

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

Discreet Mathematics in Computing Education
David Klappholz, Stevens Institue of Technology

The Hybrids: Math in Science - Applied Mathematics

Note: "UBM" in the title is for Undergraduate Traineeships in Biology and Mathematics, one of the jointly funded NSF programs involving DUE, DMS, and a bio division.

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

The Next STEP: Integrating STEM Learning Communities
Jason Miller, Truman State University

A Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (BLEND)
Gregory Goins, Mingxiang Chen, Dinitra White, Thomas Redd, Cominic Clemence, Mary Smith and Vinaya Kelkar, North Carolina A & T State University

Biocalculus: Text Development, Dialog, and Assessment
Timothy Comar, Lisa Townsley and Brenda Alberico, Benedictine University

Biology and Mathematics in Population Studies (BioMaPS)
K. Renee Fister, Maeve McCarthy, Terry Derting, Christopher Mecklin and Howard Whiteman, Murray State University

SyBR-U: Synthetic Biology Research for Undergraduates
Laurie Heyer and A Malcolm Campbell, Davidson College Jeffrey Poet and Todd Eckdahl, Missouri Western State University

Math Biology Research at UNCG
Jan Rychtar, M. Chhetri, S. Gupta, D. Remington, O. Rueppell and M. Crowe, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Supplying Undergraduate Biology and Mathematics Education and Research Group Experiences to Students at the University of Michigan.
Patrick Nelson, John Schiefelbein and Trachette Jackson, University of Michigan

Understanding the formation of the arabidopsis root epidermis through an intimate collaboration between modeling and experiment
Luay Almassalha, Asha Radhamohan, Andrew Cheng, David Gammack, Stephen Gao, Patrick Nelson, Yana Panciera and John Schiefelbein, University of Michigan

Dynamic analysis of bacteriacial activity in patients with severe sepsis
Moli Yin, Alex Jacobsen, Nick Streicher, Patrick Nelson and John Younger, University of Michigan

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

Research and Education Program in Biology and Ecology
Semen Koksal, Jan Varada, Adam Hernandez, Robert van Woesik, David Carroll, Richard Sinden and Jewgeni Dshalalow, Florida Institute of Technology

Real World STEM Application Modules
Darren Narayan, William Basener and Moises Sudi, Rochester Institute of Technology

College Algebra

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

Contemporary College Algebra & THE HBCU Retreat and Follow-On Program
Laurette Foster, Prairie View A & M University, and Don Small, U.S. Military Academy

College Algebra in Context: A Learner-centered Approach Incorporating Data-driven Activities Related to Social Issues
Michael Catalano, Dakota Wesleyan University

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

Mathematics Across the Curriculum
Carol Hay and Jessie Klein, Middlesex Community College

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

Beyond Crossroads Workshops
Robert Farinelli, College of Southern Maryland Rikki Blair, American Mathematical Assoc. of Two-Year Colleges

Dynamic Visualization Tools for Multivariable Calculus
Paul Seeburger, Monroe Community College

Center for Women inMathematics at Smith College
Ruth Haas and James Henle, Smith College

Integrating Field Trips into Calculus Courses
Despina Prapavessi, Sam Needham and Karen Edwards, Diablo Valley College

Sonification for Calculus Instruction
Steven Hetzler and Robert Tardiff, Salisbury University

Experimental Mathematics
Marc Chamberland, Grinnell College

Math Images
Gene Klotz and Stephen Maurer, Swarthmore College and Math Forum

A Model Teacher-Scholar Program in Secondary Mathematics
Saad El-Zanati, Sharon McCrone and Cynthia Langrall, Illinois State University

Mathematics Research Experience for Pre-service and for In-service Teachers
Saad El-Zanati,Wendy O'Hanlon, David Barker and Cynthia Langrall, Illinois State University

Elementary Mathematics for Teachers
Scott Baldridge, Louisiana State University; Thomas Parker, Michigan State University

Preparing At-risk Students for CS1 and Calculus
John Lusth, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Mathematics Across the Community College Curriculum: A National Quantitative Literacy Initiative
Jim Roznowski, Delta College; Christie Gilliland, Green River Community College

Research-Based Video for Teaching Undergraduate Proof
James Sandefur and Geoffrey Birky, Georgetown University Connie Campbell, Millsaps College; Kay Somers, Moravian College Manya Sundstrom, Umea University

Other Topics Including Web-based Learning


The MAA Online Book Project
Lawrence Moore and David Smith, Duke University

MathDL: The MAA Mathematical Sciences Digital Library
Lawrence Moore, Duke University and Roseanne Brown, MAA

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

Undergrduate Research Projects in Complex Analysis with Accompanying Applets
Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University Jim Rolf, Mike Brillesllyper, and Beth Schaubroeck,U.S. Air Force Academy Rich Stankewitz, Ball State University; Ken Stephenson, University of Tennessee Dov Chelse, ICMA, Jane McDougall, Colorado College

Maplets for Calculus, Tutoring without the Tutor
Phillip Yasskin, Texas A&M Univesity; Douglas Meade, University of South Carolina

Proofs, functions & computations: A web-based course as a laboratory for enhanced teaching and learning in logic, mathematics and computer science
Wilfried Sieg and Alex Amith, Carnegie Mellon University

Quantitative Reasoning in the Contemporary World
Bernie Madison, Uiversity of Arkansas Stuart Boersma, Central Washington Univesity Caren Diefenderfer, Hollins Uiversity Shannon Dingman, Uiversity of Arkansas

Long Beach Project in Geometry and Symmetry
Scott Crass, California State University-Long Beach

Appropriately Using WeBWork, WebAssign and Maple in Calculus I and II: Preliminary Report
Jeffrey Stuart, Bryan Dorner, Daniel Heath and Jessica Sklar, Pacific Lutheran University

An Accessible Online Resource for Mathematics Students and Instructors
Lila Roberts, Clayton State University

Enabling Computer Algebra Use in the Undergraduate Abstract Algebra Curriculum
Alexander Hulpke, Colorado State University

Center for Promoting STEM
Gloria Liu, Joseph Kotowski, Michael Farquhar and Carol Ward, Oakton Community College