Why am i a mathematician? [quick story]

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The discussion centers around the engaging teaching style of Professor Ghrist from the University of Illinois, particularly his unique handwritten lecture notes that incorporate colorful presentations and personal touches. Participants express admiration for his handwriting and the effectiveness of his notes in retaining information, specifically referencing the "Mean Value Theorem" and the applied topology lecture notes. The conversation highlights the importance of presentation style in mathematics education and the impact it has on student engagement and comprehension.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of mathematical concepts such as the Mean Value Theorem.
  • Familiarity with academic lecture formats and note-taking strategies.
  • Basic knowledge of applied topology.
  • Awareness of digital note-taking tools for handwriting.
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  • Explore digital handwriting tools for note-taking, such as GoodNotes or Notability.
  • Research effective presentation techniques in mathematics education.
  • Study the Mean Value Theorem and its applications in calculus.
  • Review Professor Ghrist's lecture notes on applied topology for insights on teaching methods.
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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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