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Department of Mathematics
206 Korman Center
Ph: 215.895.2668
Fx: 215.895.1582
Workshop on the Teaching of Linear Algebra

Saturday, March 25, 2006

Endorsed by: International Linear Algebra Society and SIAM

Resources and Highlights

Click to dowload pdf poster.Purpose

Today, in the midst of a computational revolution, the subject of Linear Algebra is more important than ever. As the focus of the scientific community is gradually shifting back to discrete models, education in Linear Algebra is singularly responsible for producing students who are prepared for the change upon entering the research arena and industry. The workshop will address modern challenges in the teaching of Linear Algebra and different ways to present the subject to a diverse audience. The workshop will provide an opportunity to interact with today's top experts.

Invited Speakers

» Robert Busby (Drexel University)
» Peter Lax (New York University)
» Gilbert Strang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
» Frank Uhlig (Auburn University)

General Information

Date: Saturday, March 25, 2006
Location: Room 108 - Disque Hall (Building 12)
Directions: Driving and Public Transportation to Drexel University
Download: Campus Map and Directions (.pdf)
Parking: Free Parking in F-lot (31st and Ludlow Streets, near building 4)
Participants: View Attendees List

Discussion Panel

Moderator: David Lay (University of Maryland)
Panel Members: Jane Day (San Jose University), Guershon Harel (University of California, San Diego), David Hill (Temple University), Steven Leon (University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth)

Talk/Poster Submission
Please complete a submission form if you wish to submit a talk/poster for this event. All forms should be e-mailed to workshop@math.drexel.edu and must be received by March 1, 2006.

Submission Form (.txt)

Registration

Admission fee is $15.00, please make checks payable to Department of Mathematics, Drexel University.
Checks should be mailed to:

Attn: Georgeanne Talarico
Drexel University, Math Dept.
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Schedule [Download/View Program]

  Morning Session
8:50 - 9:00 Hugo Woerdeman (Drexel University)
Welcome
9:00 - 9:30 Robert Busby (Drexel University)
Linear Algebra at Drexel
9:30 - 10:30 Gilbert Strang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Linear Algebra - A Happy Chance to Apply Mathematics
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
  Contributed Talks and Posters
11:00 - 11:15 Jane Day (San Jose University)
Some Things I've Learned About Teaching
11:20 - 11:35 Fuzhen Zhang (Nova Southeastern University)
Teaching Linear Algebra as a Tutorial
11:40 - 11:55 Roe Goodman (Rutgers University)
Using Technology Offstage in Linear Algebra Courses
12:00 - 12:15 Pavel Grinfeld (Drexel University)
A Way to Introduce Tensors in a Linear Algebra Course
12:15 - 2:00 Lunch and Poster Session
  Afternoon Session
2:00 - 3:00 Peter Lax (New York University)
Linear Algebra! (If you know enough.)
3:00 - 3:30 Frank Uhlig (Auburn University)
Certain Dilemmas in our Teaching of Elementary Linear Algebra
3:30 - 4:00 Tea Break
4:00 - 5:15 Panel discussion on the Direction of Linear Algebra Teaching

Moderator: David Lay, University of Maryland
Panel Members: Jane Day, San Jose University; Guershon Harel, University of California, San Diego; David Hill, Temple University; Steven Leon, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

5:15 - 7:00 Happy Hour


 
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