Ideas for college math club meetings?

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The newly formed math club at the college is seeking ideas for meetings, with members ranging from freshmen to seniors, primarily math and engineering majors. A key suggestion is to invite professors, post-docs, and graduate students to present talks on their research and provide accessible overviews of their fields, which can help undergraduates grasp complex topics without overwhelming jargon. Additionally, members can prepare and present their own talks on specific subjects, such as theorems or definitions, which not only aids in learning but also serves as valuable practice for oral exams. This approach encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among students while enhancing their understanding of various mathematical concepts.
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My college has just started a math club, and I'm one of the officers, but we have no idea what to do for meetings? It's composed of freshmen through seniors and mostly math or engineering majors. Thanks!
 
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Invite professors, post-docs and grad students to give talks about their research and maybe an overview of their respective fields aimed at undergraduates. Sometimes it can be hard for an undergrad to really learn about a field because the talks that normally go on are so full of field-specific jargon.
 
Pick (specific) subjects and prepare talks amongst yourselves. It's good experience for oral exams, while you're all also learning something. Maybe present a theorem, or just give definitions and an overview of a field the others don't know much about. The majors can present what they're working on.
 
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