Mathematics Retreat
On April 18, 2008 the faculty, staff and students of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Mathematics will celebrate the 17th annual Mathematics Retreat. From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. there will be a variety of mathematics talks given by students and some faculty.
Dr. Urmila Malvadkar, this year's distinguished visiting speaker, will give the following talks:
- "Mathematical Experiments" (for general audience)
1:00 p.m. in HHH 100 - "How math can help save the planet, or at least prevent extinctions"
5:00 p.m. in HHH 102
Dr. Malvadkar loves mathematics, is passionate about the planet, and is happy she gets to think and talk about both every day. She has had the good fortune to combine both academic interests in college (Vanderbilt, math and environmental science), graduate school (Princeton, mathematical biology) and post-doctoral position (UC Davis, modeling in environmental science and policy). Her research has primarily focused on modeling movement in ecological systems. She teaches math at St. Olaf College while spending as much time outside as possible.
At 3:00 p.m. there will be a tribute to Andrew Balas.
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All of events are open to the public. In particular, alumni, area teachers, their students, and parents are especially invited and encouraged to attend. For more information please contact the Department of Mathematics (836-3301), visit the Department of Mathematics website, or email andersrn@uwec.edu.
Past mathematics retreats:
