Stuart Boersma

I am a professor of mathematics at Central Washington University and enjoy the making and breaking of codes and ciphers.

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

Looking for a short, fun math read to get you to the end of July? Here is a wonderful article from Heather Russell and her students about Independent Set Reconfiguration from the April @maanow Math Horizons
https://t.co/r97NGkYUyu
@tandfSTEM

[Sara Stoudt, PhD @sastoudt]

Not quite poetry for National Poetry Month, but what would happen if you used the game of Mastermind to constrain your writing? Added bonus: you get to learn about some algorithms and thinkers at the same time! https://t.co/VJ0xGaKpuJ

[MAA @maanow]

This two-volume set provides expert advice on incorporating social justice themes into a mathematics class. MAA members save 25% on this set! Grab a copy today: https://t.co/p27NcMtCPw

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

Interested in doing math things inside of #Minecraft? Michael Weselcouch shows how he thinks about investigating mathematical ideas in minecraft in this fun article from the April issue of @maanow Math Horizons:
https://t.co/C3hEmlrjk7

@tandfSTEM #math #videogames

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

As April comes to a close, you should check out this April-Fools inspired article in the recent @maanow Math Horizons from various editorial board members (including @jamesgrime @katestangemath). You can learn math from april-fools-type jokes! @tandfSTEM

https://t.co/5acexfex3G

[Natl Numeracy Net @NnumeracyN]

https://t.co/OGniuP6HCz

[MAA @maanow]

YouTube made math learning vast, but TikTok and YouTube Shorts are turning it into 60-second clips. Creators like Toby Hendy, Howie Hua, and Ayliean MacDonald keep math engaging in these short videos. Read more from Toby Edgar below!

https://t.co/gAfEbs4CdQ

[Stuart Boersma @stuartboersma]

@swirlgirl31415 Congratulations!

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

In the April @maanow Math Horizons, I interviewed @TobyHendy, @howie_hua, and @Ayliean about creating short-form math content. If you want to learn about them or their thoughts about science communication , read (or share) the interview:

https://t.co/WtnqqGKMmR

@tandfSTEM #math

[MAA @maanow]

Apply for a Project NExT fellowship! MAA Project NExT is a professional development program for new or recent Ph. D.s in the mathematical sciences that addresses all aspects of an academic career. Application Deadline is April 15.

https://t.co/jDwNTvBVgX

[Stuart Boersma @stuartboersma]

@ekaLnhoJ Nice pictures!

[Stuart Boersma @stuartboersma]

Compete anywhere you have internet access!

[Stuart Boersma @stuartboersma]

A great competition for undergrads and High School students: KRYPTOS! Try your hand at some exciting codebreaking!
https://t.co/2AEvmsgDjW

[Stuart Boersma @stuartboersma]

Starts at 4pm (Pacific) April 11!

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

The April @maanow Math Horizons is now online! The cover article by numerous authors features interesting math april fools (and goes well with the calendar I shared yesterday). Share with undergrads and math lovers alike!

https://t.co/HebIOfRdyT

@tandfSTEM
#math

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

The April @maanow Math Horizons (online any day now) features an article with classic Math April Fools. To assist with that, I aggregated 30 math gags/fools/jokes and made this calendar with one for each day. Check for the issue to find brief explanations! #math #AprilFools2024

[MAA @maanow]

Explore free articles on voting & math in MAA's publications until end of 2024! Featured in The American Mathematical Monthly, Mathematics Magazine, The College Mathematics Journal, & Math Horizons.

https://t.co/NuvgqfO3lb

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

Looking for #math books for undergrads? The Feb @maanow Math Horizons has two book reviews for good books! Check out this review of @sarahlovesmaths new book :

https://t.co/OQoqBph7pE

And this one about Abbott’s new book by @corrine_yap :

https://t.co/0K1J08rVrb

@tandfSTEM

[Tom Edgar @TedG]

Need something to do for an upcoming spring break? This article from the Feb @maanow Math Horizons features a paper-craft Peaucellier-Lipkin Linkage. And you'll learn a bit about linkages in general before folding!

https://t.co/xL9gHWEvQk

#math #papercraft @tandfSTEM

[MAA @maanow]

Lew Ludwig narrates how his son Bjorn, a substitute teacher, explores calculus and coding, delving into the challenge of visualizing function averages with tech. Discover their journey: https://t.co/s3LDEvhupA