1998 K-State Undergraduate Lectures in Mathematics Schedule
MONDAY August 24, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Thomas Muenzenberger, Undergraduate Director
Math Dept., Kansas State University, 4:30 PM CW 144
"Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics"
MONDAY August 31, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
James Thompson, Systems Administrator
Math Dept., Kansas State University, 4:30 PM CW 41
"Mathematics Computing Facilities"
TUESDAY September 8, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Rick Un, B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, KSU, 1994
System Specialist, SP Consolidated, Euless, TX, 4:30 PM CW 144
"Experiences of a Math Major Starting a Computer Consulting Company"
MONDAY September 14, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
John Sedlock, Lieutenant, Officer Programs
United States Navy, Kansas City, 4:30 PM CW 144
"Navy Programs for Mathematics Majors"
MONDAY September 21, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Rebeca Paz, Assistant Director
Career and Employment Services, 4:30 PM CW 41
"Career Fair"
MONDAY September 21, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Mark Koehn, Manager, Business Systems Development
Cessna, Wichita, 4:30 PM CW 41
"Work Opportunities in the Business World for Mathematics Majors"
MONDAY September 28, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Eric Farmer, B.S. in Mathematics & Computer Science, KSU, 1997
Graduate Student, University of Illinois, 4:30 PM CW 144
"The Mathematics of Card Shuffling/REUs and Graduate School"
MONDAY October 5, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Nathan Geier, B.S. in Mathematics & Geology, KSU, 1997
Graduate Student, University of Kansas, 4:30 PM CW 144
"The Importance of Mathematics in the Life of a Geophysicist"
MONDAY October 19, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Judith Grabiner, Professor, Pitzer College
Claremont, CA, 4:30 PM CW 144
"Why is Mathematics the Language of Science? A Historical View"
TUESDAY October 20, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Judith Grabiner, Professor, Pitzer College
Claremont, CA, 4:30 PM CW 144
"How Did We Come to Live in a Non-Euclidean World?"
WEDNESDAY October 21, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Judith Grabiner, Professor, Pitzer College
Claremont, CA, 4:30 PM CW 144
"A New Way of Thinking: Statistics, Science, and Society"
THURSDAY October 22, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Judith Grabiner, Professor, Pitzer College
Claremont, CA, 4:30 PM CW 144
"Descartes and Problem-Solving"
FRIDAY October 23, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Judith Grabiner, Professor, Pitzer College
Claremont, CA, 4:30 PM CW 144
"The Psychology of Discovery: Is the Calculus Algebra or Geometry?"
MONDAY October 26, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Marilyn McCord, B.S. in Mathematics, KSU, 1961
Associated Consultants, Bayfield, CO, 4:30 PM CW 144
"A Ticket to Ride"
MONDAY November 2, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Foster Dieckhoff, M.S. in Mathematics, KSU, 1972
Manager of Administration, Engineering, Kansas City Water Services,
4:30 PM CW 144
"Mathematics: The Durable Discipline"
MONDAY November 16, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Clair Manson, B.S. in Mathematics, KSU, 1950,
Actuary, Unified Life Insurance Company, Overland Park, 4:30 PM CW 144
"The Actuarial Profession"
MONDAY November 23, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Tony Catania, Career and Employment Services, Kansas State
University, 4:30 PM CW 41
"Internships and Co-op Work Experiences"
John Herbert, Jace Kohlmeier, Wesley Schawe
Mathematics Majors, Kansas State University, 4:30 PM CW 41
"Internships at Argonne National Lab, Microsoft Corporation, and
the United States General Accounting Office"
MONDAY November 30, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
David Surowski, Graduate Director
Math Dept., Kansas State University, 4:30 PM CW 144
"Graduate Studies in Mathematics"
MONDAY December 7, 1998
Math Department Sponsored Undergraduate Lecture
Mark Lesperance, B.S. in Mathematics, KSU 1990
M.S. in Mathematics, KSU, 1991
Actuary, Farm Bureau Insurance, Manhattan, 4:30 PM CW 144
"The Actuarial Exams and Profession"