6. Mathematics: Warning: trite phrase ahead Knowledge That Lasts

7. Before Internet:Many Books After Internet: “The Book” (Web-Kindle...) _______________________________________ Many Sciences Or One Science ?

8. Mathematics is (in part...) --A language --An aid in understanding complexity, abstraction --A medium for precision --A paradigm for creativity --A set of tools for modeling reality (whatever that is) --A pillar of stability in a rapidly changing world --And more

9. The study of mathematics prepares for lifelong learning Mathematics is empowering. With a strong math background: --Science & Technology become more accessible --Retooling/Retraining/Change is more easily accommodated

10. Will learning more mathematics --get me a better job? --get me a higher salary? --What will my starting salary be in my first job after graduation? --What will my starting salary be in my Second Job after graduation?

11. Some things are (virtually) impossible without advanced mathematics Example: Imaging Devices (CAT scan, MRI,...)

12. I don't need to take math ___. (How can you be sure?) --Calculus:study non-linear phenomena by locally approximating linearly --Linear Algebra: study linearity in depth --Differential Equations: study dynamics --Probability: humans are not “wired” for it. Theory is needed. --More

13. You may know more mathematics than you claim to know

14. Mathematics Department & Major Devoted, Accessible, Highly Qualified Faculty Active Math Club—student camaraderie High Achievement: Putnam Competition Team 63 rd (USA) 3 rd (Boston area) Merlo Prize for Academic Excellence Tanimoto Prize for Outstanding Service Alton Brann and Litton Scholarships Departmental Honors, Senior Thesis Undergraduate Research Opportunities