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Why Mathematics? David Brown Mathematics Faculty Ithaca College
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The Big Sell – Math is Power Language of physical sciences, economics, and finance Pervades our world Predicts, explains, and solves problems – Big Bang & Shape of Space – How living cells interacts – Investment strategies – Optimization of transportation routes
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Math has Beauty Beauty of Mathematics Beauty of Mathematics – vimeo Discussing this Beauty
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Interesting Math Cryptology - Secret Codes Topology – Rubbery Geometry
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Careers in Math Is mathematics hard? – It can be, but is rewarding – Worth pushing yourself – Develop excellent marketable skills Communication Problem solving Numeracy Do I need to be super smart? – No! – But, math makes you smarter – Improves your abilities
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Careers in Math Excellent Resource: http://weusemath.orghttp://weusemath.org Careers InfoCareers Info - http://weusemath.org/?page_id=800 http://weusemath.org/?page_id=800 Be a Math Teacher! http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=5 30 Info About Math Info about Fun with Math How to Succeed in Math Why Study Math
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