Why am i a mathematician? [quick story]

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The thread explores the personal reflections and experiences of being a mathematician, focusing on the enjoyment of unique teaching styles and presentation methods in mathematics education. It includes commentary on specific lecture notes and the appeal of handwritten notes versus typed notes.

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  • Meta-discussion, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for the handwriting of a particular professor, noting its readability and colorful presentation.
  • Others mention a preference for handwritten notes over typed ones, citing that handwritten notes can be more engaging and memorable.
  • A participant highlights a specific lecture note that includes a humorous image of a cat, indicating that such elements can enhance the learning experience.
  • There is a reference to the use of a specific story in multiple professors' notes, suggesting a shared appreciation for certain teaching anecdotes.
  • One participant points out the importance of maintaining the thread's focus on academic guidance, indicating that off-topic discussions have been moderated.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of engaging teaching styles and the appeal of handwritten notes, but there is no consensus on the superiority of handwritten versus typed notes, as preferences vary.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reference specific lecture notes and their content, but the discussion does not delve into the mathematical concepts themselves, focusing instead on the presentation style.

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"why am i a mathematician?" [quick story]

http://www.math.uiuc.edu/~ghrist/whyami.html" are very fun to read.
 
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Wow I love his handwriting, wish I had a professor like that!
 


Jame said:
Wow I love his handwriting, wish I had a professor like that!

Yea, I know! I also wish I had the equipment to handwrite my notes electronically. I've seen people comment on how it was too much like handwriting and hard to read, and that they preferred typed notes. I myself don't like sloppy handwriting, but his isn't sloppy and is very fun and colorful to read, while being readable. It sticks in my mind because of the unique presentation style and little side notes and drawings. I've heard multiple professors use this story in his notes on page 4 http://www.math.uiuc.edu/~ghrist/notes/calculus2/lecture12.pdf" , but I just like the ticket reading "Mean Value Theorem, son". Haha.
 
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Holy crap. Lecture notes #8, at the bottom of page 1.

(Picture of a cat) "I can has holes?"
 


Tac-Tics said:
Holy crap. Lecture notes #8, at the bottom of page 1.

(Picture of a cat) "I can has holes?"

It's always great to see a professor, especially a math professor, who roams the internets. Just so people know, you meant http://www.math.uiuc.edu/~ghrist/notes/appltop/lecture8.pdf" in the applied topology section.
 
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