A small collection of my favourite math-y puzzles.
A mathematical magic trick based on Markov chains.
A series of letters about calculus problems together with reflections on the student-teacher relationship and age.
A physical puzzle related to braiding.
Surprising candour and playfulness from Artin in an Annals paper.
While writing a piece about mathematical braiding, I try actual braiding.
A list of common $\LaTeX$ errors that beginners make and their solutions. Helpful reading for people writing their first documents in $\LaTeX$.
Personal best practices for writing documents in $ aTeX{}$. Helpful reading for people writing their first documents in $ aTeX{}$.
Creating a repertoire of mathematical experiences for sharing with others.
How I teach reading courses.
What does the $\sin(x)$ button on a calculator really do?
A write-up of a question about loop manipulation and braid groups.
This talk introduces infinite limits by playing with a mysterious function in Python. It was originally given at Lester B. Pearson Collegiate in Scarborough on 2024-02-12.
Links to juggling resources.
The UTSC Problem Solving Group meets weekly to learn the art and craft of problem solving. We meet on Tuesdays at 09:00 in IC-220. We’ll start meeting during the week of Monday, May 8th, 2023.
MathPrograms.org has tonnes of undergraduate research experience opportunities, but primarily focussed on the US. If you’re interested in mathematics, and based in Toronto or Canada, then there are a number of opportunities worth investigating.
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