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Imagine Math Day Graph Theory and Graph Complexity Saturday, April 22, 2006 Department of Mathematics Harvey Mudd College Claremont, California |
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Imagine Math is a day of mathematical activities, exploration and inquiry designed for high school mathematics teachers and students, centered around an area of cutting-edge mathematics research. This year’s theme is graph theory and graph complexity.
Imagine Math is hosted by the Department of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, and is made possible by funding from the IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute. The event is being organized by the Harvey Mudd College Professional Development and Outreach Group, which is directed by Darryl Yong.
Schedule
Imagine Math will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2006, from
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Platt Campus Center at Harvey Mudd College.
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | Registration and refreshments |
| 10:00 a.m. - noon | Session 1: Introduction to graph theory and graph complexity |
| noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch at Hoch-Shanahan Dining Hall (Aviation Room) |
| 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Session 2: Open-ended exploration (Teachers meet with Michael Orrison) |
| 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Gallery walk and closing |
During the first session from 10 a.m. to noon, students and teachers
will explore graph theory through various applications of graphs. We will
learn enough graph theory together so that everyone will be able to
participate in the main activity of the day, that of developing and
exploring different notions of graph complexity. Students will get a
chance to develop their ideas further during the second session after
lunch and create posters explaining their ideas that will be viewed by all
during the gallery walk at 2:30 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What mathematics background is required for participants?
A: No prior experience with graph theory is required, and there are
no specific math subject prerequisites. However, advanced high school
students who are good at mathematical reasoning and students with an
interest in mathematics are likely to benefit most from attending. Those
students with an insatiable curiosity are encouraged to visit this gallery of graphs or the entries
on graph theory at wikipedia.
Q: How much does it cost to attend Imagine Math Day?
A: There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided to all participants. However, participants must register by April 10, 2006.
Q: Do we have to attend both sessions?
A: Yes. The two sessions build on each other, so it is not possible for participants to attend the afternoon session without the attending the morning session.
Q: What do we need to bring?
A: Most importantly,
bring your enthusiasm, energy and an open mind for a day of fun and
interesting mathematics! Materials and supplies will be provided, but if
you prefer to use your own paper, pencils, color markers, and calculators,
you might want to bring them along.
If you have any further questions, please email Darryl Yong at dyong@hmc.edu.
Registration
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required as space is limited and lunch is being served.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any more registrations for this event due to space restrictions. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please email Darryl Yong at dyong@hmc.edu.
Directions
Harvey Mudd College is located at 301
Platt Blvd, Claremont CA 91711, in the eastern Los Angeles
area. Click here
for driving directions from various points in Southern California.
(Please note that the portion of 12th Street running through campus
has been recently renamed to Platt Blvd.)
Free parking is available along Foothill Blvd.
Registration for the conference begins at 9:30 a.m. at Platt Campus
Center. A campus map is available at http://www.hmc.edu/campus/campus-map.
About Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd
College is a private, liberal arts undergraduate institution of
science, engineering and mathematics. The college enrolls about 700
students of high ability; approximately one third of them are National
Merit Finalists and one quarter are high school
valedictorians. HMC is a member of the Claremont College consortium,
which includes four other undergraduate colleges (Pomona, Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer) and two graduate institutions
(Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute), forming an
academic community of about 5000 students.
The Department of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College recently received the 2006 Award for an Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department from the American Mathematical Society. Each year, the math department graduates roughly 40 students who do and go on to do amazing things. More than half of HMC math graduates go on to graduate school.