THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA December 1999 Expert Panel Chooses ''Exemplary'' & ''Promising'' Math Programs An expert panel chosen by the US De• at the web address below), has been in Volume 19, Number 9 partment of Education has completed a operation for a year. Mathematics pro• review of 61 school mathematics pro• grams were chosen as a focus of the first grams and has released a report naming year, with other reports to come. five "exemplary" programs and five The panel had an open admission process "promising" programs. The intention is In This Issue that encouraged applications from any to furnish schools, teachers, policy-mak• mathematics programs that wished to be ers, and parents with guidance as to what reviewed. The report states that 61 pro• 4 Finding Jobs for are the best mathematics programs. grams submitted applications (the list is Math Majors The evaluation was conducted by an Ex• not given). The programs were reviewed pert Panel in Mathematics and Science using eight criteria that range from assess• 5 Introducing Education set up at the direction of Con• ment of content and learning goals to Mathwright gress "to evaluate educational programs measurable effectiveness in a variety of and recommend to the Secretary of Edu• settings. One of the criteria required pro• cation those programs that should be des• grams to "reflect the vision promoted in 6 Fuzzy ignated as exemplary or promising." The national standards in mathematics educa• Mathematics panel, which includes a wide range of tion." The panel specifically looked for education experts four of which are mem• programs that conformed to the NCTM 7 SIGMAASare bers of the MAA (the full list can be found Expert Panel continued on page 3 Coming Mathematics at the AAAS in February 8 Four The year 2000 meeting of the American sia on mathematical topics related to cur• Association for the Advancement of Sci• rent issues. The Section A Committee is Mathematicians ence (AAAS), will be held on February looking for organizers and speakers who Elected AAAS 17 to 22 in Washington, DC, and as usual can present substantial new material in Fellows Mathematics will be present in the pro• ways that are understandable to a general gram in a strong way. Many outstanding scientific audience. I invite you to attend expository talks by prominent mathema• 9 Proposed Bylaw our Section A Committee meeting, from ticians will be featured, both in symposia 7:30 to 10:30 PM on Friday, February 18. Changes (three-hour sessions) and invited talks The committee meeting is open to all who sponsored by Section A (Mathematics). wish to stimulate interest in and activi• 11 Employment Warren Page, an MAA member and Sec• ties related to the mathematical sciences Opportunities retary of Section A of the AAAS, reports within AAAS. 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2 December 1999 FOCUS Dinner for Marcia Sward to Be Short Takes Held at National Meeting Training Teachers to use Technology a new world record. The 200 billionth On Saturday, digit of 1t turns out to be a 2. January 22, In September the Department of Edu• 2000, a dinner cation awarded about $75 million in Look at ftp://www.cc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ will be held to grants to help prepare teachers to use README.ourJatesuecord to learn more honor Marcia technology in their classrooms. The pro• about the current status of the project. Sward, who is gram, called "Preparing Tomorrow's Mars Orbiter Lost Because leaving the MAA Teachers to Use Technology," tries to of Inconsistent Units after serving as prepare teachers to use the computers its Executive Di• that are present in so many classrooms. In what was widely described as a rector for the last "math error," NASA lost the $125 mil• The majority of teachers report feeling Marcia Sward ten years. All lion "Mars Climate Orbiter" because the unprepared to use technology, perhaps participants at force exerted by the orbiter's thrusters because many college education depart• the winter meeting are cordially invited was expressed in inconsistent units. ments have not been able to invest in to this send-off because the MAA wishes Engineers at Lockheed Martin ex• upgrading computer equipment and re• to demonstrate how much her dedicated pressed the thrust in terms of pounds of training faculty. service has meant to the organization and force, while scientists at the Jet Propul• to the mathematics community. Cock• More details about the P1Tf program, sion Laboratory assumed the numbers tails will be served at 7 p.m. (cash bar), including a list of programs that have were given in newtons. As a result, the followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. at the been funded, can be found at the http:// satellite dipped 100 kilometers closer Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, www.ed.gov/teachtech/ web site. to Mars than had been planned and was DC. Tickets can be ordered directly on lost. Everyone involved was dumb• Rose-HuIman Undergraduate your meeting registration form .• founded that such a mistake could hap• Mathematics Conference pen. Reports are that software is now being developed to check for such er• Expert Panel continued from page J This year's Rose-Hulman Undergradu• ate Mathematics Conference will be rors in the future. Standards and the AAAS Benchmarks. held on March 17 to 18 on the Rose• Another Fermat non-prime The evaluators emphasized that programs Hulman Campus in Terre Haute, Indi• should have made a significant, measur• ana. Frank Morgan and Nigel Boston In what he described as "the deepest able difference in student learning. will be the invited speakers. computation in history whose result was a simple yes/no answer," Richard Five programs were listed as "exem• The conference aims to "spotlight and Crandall of the Center for Advanced plary": Cognitive Tutor Algebra, College celebrate the accomplishments and Computation at Reed College, together Preparatory Mathematics, Connected work of undergraduate mathemati• with Ernst Mayer, formerly of Case Mathematics, Core-Plus Mathematics cians." Check the conference web page Western Reserve University and Jason Project, and Interactive Mathematics at http://www.rose-hulman.edu/Class/ma/ Papadopoulos of the University of Program. Five others were listed as HTMLlConflUndergradConf.html for Maryland, have verified that the 24th "promising": Everyday Mathematics, more information. Fermat number, 2224+1, is not a prime MathLand, Middle-school Mathematics through Applications Project, Number Lots of1t number. Visit http://www.perfsci.com/ for more information. Power, and The University of Chicago Yasumasa Kanada, of the Computer Sci• School Mathematics Project. A short de• ence Division of the Information Tech• Mathematics and Art Workshop scription of each of the programs is in• nology Center, University of Tokyo, has Viewpoints, a workshop on "Mathemat• cluded in the Expert Panel Report, which announced that his team has succeeded ics and Art" sponsored by the Eastern can be found on the web at http:// in computing 206,158,430,000 decimal Pennsylvania and Delaware Section of www.enc.orglexemplary or can be or• digits of 1t. The team conducted "two the MAA, by Franklin and Marshall dered by calling 877-433-7827. independent calculations based on two College, and the Mathematics Through• different algorithms." Each yielded Since measurable results were one of the 36 out the Curriculum initiative of the Na• 206,158,430,208 (=3x2 ) decimal dig• criteria, programs that have as yet been tional Science Foundation, will be held its of 1t; comparing the two showed that adopted by only a few school systems had in June 2000 at Franklin and Marshall they agreed to 206,158,430,163 decimal little chance of making the list. The work College. The workshop facilitators will digits. of the expert panel will continue, how• be Annalisa Crannell and Marc Frantz. ever. Next year science programs will be With only 45 digits being different, the Visit the web site http://www.fandm.edu/ reviewed, and in 200 I, the expert panel team feels it can safely claim to have Depa rtments/Ma the m at ics/m_fr a ntz/ will once again examine mathematics 206,158,430,000 correct decimal digits, viewpoints for more information. programs, giving newer programs a sec• ond chance to be reviewed. • 3 FOCUS December 1999 Finding Jobs For sources with varying perspectives on the one or two specific actions for the com• Math Majors issues raised. The results have been en• pany to take in response will soon make lightening, challenging, and thought-pro• himself or herself invaluable. While they by Dan Calion voking, and stimulated so many other look to computing majors to store and transmit the data, they still need some• "What can you do with a mathematics questions that I would need a two- or one to analyze and synthesize the data. major?" I'm sure you have heard that three-year sabbatical to adequately ad• question from potential students, from dress them. (So far my dean is reluctant A more focused way to utilize these same parents, from upper-class students con• to go for that idea.) skills is in quality control. templating graduation. Do you have a Given the many avenues which could be The remaining two reasons employers good answer, or do you stumble after cit• explored, I'll limit myself in this article cite for being interested in hiring math• ing actuary and mathematics teacher? If to the main question of why employers ematics majors involve the traditional we disallow jobs requiring an advanced hire mathematics majors and some ex• selling points of problem-solving and or specialized degree (e. g., statistics, amples of specific entry-level jobs. For analytical and logical thinking. Jobs fo• operations research), we often get stuck more details about what employers look cusing on planning and structure, includ• at this point. What options are open to for in the hiring process, the implications ing project management or materials and the student who doesn't make A's? How for departmental curricula, or what fu• inventory management, can provide the do you sell students on the benefits of a ture trends bear watching, check out my necessary foot-in-the-door for a wide mathematics major while acknowledging web page (http://www.franklincollege.edu/ variety of careers. Those with the requi• the vast number of jobs available to com• pwp/callond/ ). site computing background might also puting majors? want to consider systems analysis. I asked employers why they would hire For those of us responsible for construct• a mathematics major rather than a major There are even more opportunities if stu• ing and implementing the curricula at our in another field, including computing. dents are willing to invest in double ma• institutions, these questions cause related Their responses fell into four main cat• jors or some type of hybrid major. As an questions to spring to mind. Are we re• egories. example ofthe latter, we have introduced ally preparing the students for the world a quantitative analysis major in math• One reason for looking for mathematics they will experience or for the one we ematics at Franklin which involves our majors is their quantitative skills. There encountered as graduate students x num• basic mathematics core plus components is a great need for people able to work ber of years ago? What changes do we in computer modeling, economics, ac• with numbers. This demand is especially need to make in content and pedagogy? counting, and a special emphasis in ei• prominent in traditional social science Are our graduates prepared to get their ther finance or marketing. Examples of areas, where many workers struggle to first job? Are they ready to make the ad• other areas which might be amenable to understand basic statistics. A student with justments necessary as they advance such an approach would be environmen• a mathematics major and the equivalent through their careers? tal sciences and bioinformatics. of a minor in a field such as journalism, As a sabbatical project during the spring sociology, economics, or psychology I've found this project to be an ever• semester of 1998-1999, I investigated should have several avenues open to him growing one, resisting my attempts to what entry-level employment opportuni• or her. Positions in human resources in• wrap it up and constantly shooting off in ties exist for "typical" bachelor's degree volving compensation and benefits analy• new and unexpected directions. I'd wel• recipients with a mathematics major (B sis or pension assets management and come any input or feedback you might average, adequate extracurricular activi• those in all areas of finance would fit provide, either regarding specific types ties, reasonable work habits). I searched within this category. of jobs or the implications for what we through electronic and print media, con• teach and how we teach it. • tacted Franklin College mathematics Another frequently cited reason for hir• alumni employed in a diverse array of ing a math major is to draw conclusions (Dan Calion, who is Chair of the Indi• positions in businesses and government from data. 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To order call 1-800-331-1622 or (301) 617-7800 4 December 1999 FOCUS Introducing Mathwright hands-on experience, I had them work The activities available at the Library are with a Mathwright activity by Mike Pepe, finished products, ready for use in class by Dan Kalman called "Plane Curves." One page from or at home. Like web pages, these ac• There is a web site that every teacher of this activity contains a simple paramet• tivities can be viewed and appreciated undergraduate mathematics should know ric equation grapher. On one area of the with little or no understanding of the pro• about - the New Mathwright Library, screen, students type in expressions for cess by which they are created. But for located at http://www.mathwright.com/ x(t) and y(t). Then, at the touch of a but• those who would like to create or modify There, you and your students can down• ton, they obtain static or animated graphs such activities, the Mathwright Author load wonderful computer explorations of of x and y as functions of time, as well as software deserves special mention. It mathematical topics. These explorations the trajectory of (x(t),y(t» in the plane. allows the designer to build a screen lay• were developed by teachers, and they For the animated display, a simulated out interactively, selecting components offer a rich resource for math teachers stopwatch shows the passage of time. In (like graphs or push buttons) from a menu everywhere. just a few minutes, students can experi- and positioning and sizing them on the screen with the Mathwright software has two mouse. Underlying components, one for authoring all these compo• and one for'v~wing computer nents is a math• activities. By way of analogy, ematical scripting the viewing software is like a language with suf• web browser, while the author ficient expressive software is like a word proces• power to specify sor that creates web pages. The just about any Mathwright Library Player is mathematical ab• the viewing software; it can be straction. integrated with either Netscape or Internet Explorer. At With this tool, it is present, this only works in the easy to create ac• Windows environment, but a ti vi ties that are new version is under develop• tuned to specific ment that will be compatible educational objec• with any machine that supports tives and that feel internet browsers. Once you natural and intui• have installed this software, A simple parametric equation grapher, from the "Plane Curves" tive to students. you can visit the Library Mathwright activity by Mike Pepe. The process is fast and simple, so it is "stacks" and select some of the ment with the relationships between the easy to modify and improve activities. activities in the collection. Downloading component function graphs and the tra• You can also build on the work of others. and "playing" an activity is like visiting jectory, entering a variety of expressions For example, I created a modified ver• a web page, with one important differ• for x and y and watching the results. This sion of Pepe's parametric equations ac• ence: you can elect to keep the activity was my students' first exposure to tivity that emphasized vector rather than on your computer and run it again at any Mathwright, and within five minutes they scalar functions of time. The screen lay• time. were working away busily, engrossed in out and interactions were left intact, but the behavior of parametric equations. What do the activities look like? In many the student input areas were formatted to respects they are similar in spirit to web The Mathwright Library presents some look like a single vector equation rather pages, especially the interactive math• of the best computer activities developed than two scalar equations. In this way, I ematics "applets" that are becoming in• by participants in the MAA's Interactive was able to fine-tune a very effective creasingly common (see, for example, Mathematical Text Project, which ran computer activity to a particular instruc• Cut the Knot, a regular column at MAA workshops around the country from 1992 tional goal, slightly different from the Online). Mathwright activities bring through 1994. All of the teachers who original purpose of the activity. mathematics to life with color, sound, participated in IMTP Mathwright work• Mathwright and the Library site offer a animation, and text. The intent of these shops quickly learned to create marvelous resource for math teachers. pages is to encourage students to experi• Mathwright computer activities and de• You can learn more by visiting the site. ment with mathematical objects and re• veloped at least one complete activity There is a review by Angela Hare of the lationships, using the familiar point and during the workshop. Many participants Mathwright Author software in the Col• click style of the internet. continued to refine and polish their lege Mathematics Journal (CMJ), 28(2), projects after the conclusion of the work• A few weeks ago, I used an activity from March 97, page 140. A review of the Li• shops. These projects form the core of the Library in my Calculus class. We brary web site can be found in the No• the Library collection. were just beginning a unit on plane para• vember 99 issue of CMJ. • metric curves. To give students some 5 FOCUS December 1999 Finding Out About Fuzzy Mathematics The MAA will be offering a short course connectedness, separation, and Fuzzy Sets And Statistics, With on Fuzzy Mathematics on January 17-18, surroundedness; distance and relative Application To Biomedicine 2000 in Washington, DC, just before the position; area, perimeter, extent, and di• Gregory Campbell, Center for Devices Joint Mathematics Meetings. The short ameter; convexity and starshapedness; and Radiological Health course will be made up of a series of talks, and elongatedness. Applications of these Food and Drug Administration described below. You can sign up for the concepts in image processing and analy• The topic of fuzzy sets and their accom• short course when you register for the sis will also be briefly discussed. panying degree of membership function meeting. Selected Applications From Fuzzy has a number of important applications Topics In Fuzzy Mathematics Logic And Neural Networks in biomedicine. For a large number of John Mordeson Rod Taber classifications, simple dichotomy is na• Center for Research in Ring Technology ive at best. For example, with regard to a Fuzzy Mathematics disease, the question is often one of de• There are numerous applications that Creighton University gree or staging and not simply whether benefit from the introduction of fuzzy or not the patient has the disease. The use This talk will discuss fuzzy abstract al• logic. In this talk, I will present theory of this degree of membership informa• gebra, fuzzy topology, and fuzzy graphs. and show practical examples from two tion and its relationship to probability and Fuzzy set theory, fuzzy numbers, and areas of research. The first is modeling Bayesian statistics will be explored. The fuzzy analysis will be touched upon. In non-linear systems with the fuzzy cogni• relationship between fuzzy concepts and algebra, there are generating properties tive map. Examples include limit cycle statistics will be discussed, with particu• that are common to all algebraic struc• behavior and prediction of the effects of lar attention to logistic regression. In the tures. These properties often lead to nu• the marine neurotoxin domoic acid and area of diagnosis, a statistical technique merical invariants that completely char• the prophylactic benefit of valium given called Receiver Operating Characteristic acterize the structure. We will show how prior to ingestion of contaminated shell• Plots is often used. This concept will be these properties carry over to fuzzy sub• fish. The second area is the recognition generalized using fuzzy sets and we will structures, and illustrate our results with of killer whale calls and acoustic ship sig• show that the fuzzy approach is more examples from fuzzy subgroup theory, natures with the neuron ring-a model powerful. Predictive models with atten• fuzzy ideal theory, and the theory of fuzzy neural network that almost always failed tion to artificial neural networks will be subspaces. For fuzzy topology, we will to recognize test signatures until fuzzy mentioned briefly, and medical applica• fuzzify the concept of a topological space logic entered the picture. Adding simu• tions will be presented. and define fuzzy continuity for fuzzy lated hardware registers to each neuron functions of topological spaces. For changed the model so that it almost al• Foundations Of Fuzzy Rules And fuzzy graphs, we will define and study ways emitted the correct answer. I will Their Roles In Intelligent Agents such concepts as fuzzy bridges, fuzzy demonstrate how the neuron ring and its John Yen, Director of Center for Fuzzy acyclic graphs, and fuzzy trees. We will neurons work with killer whale calls from Logic, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems, show how fuzzy graphs can be used in around the world. Department of Computer Science cluster analysis. We will introduce briefly Texas A&M University Fuzzy Sets And Applied Fuzzy Logic the notion of a fuzzy hypergraph and in• Abe Kandel Fuzzy rules have been used to develop a dicate some possible applications to in• Department of Computer Science broad range of industrial applications of dustry. A few necessary remarks on fuzzy and Engineering fuzzy logic. However, there has been set theory will be given, including the University of South Florida some confusion about the foundations of concepts of level sets of a fuzzy subset, fuzzy rules. In this tutorial, I will discuss Cartesian product of fuzzy subsets, and The primary purpose ofthis presentation the formal foundations of two different convexity for fuzzy subsets. Historical is to provide the audience with a com• types of fuzzy rules: fuzzy implication comments will also be given. prehensive coverage of theoretical foun• rules and fuzzy mapping rules. The dations of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy Fuzzy Geometry former is based on logic, while the latter logic, as well as a broad overview of the Azriel Rosenfeld is related to function approximation. I increasingly important applications of Director of the Center will also discuss the roles of fuzzy rules these novel areas of mathematics. No for Automation Research in intelligent software agents, which are previous knowledge of fuzzy set theory University of Maryland computer programs that are autonomous, and fuzzy logic is required for under• distributed, and cooperative. Application Many basic geometric properties and re• standing the material covered in the pre• areas of intelligent agents include per• lations can be generalized to fuzzy sub• sentation. The fundamentals of classical sonal assistant software, personalized sets of a space. This talk will describe (nonfuzzy) set theory and classical (two• Web-based services, E-commerce, how various standard geometric concepts valued) logic will be briefly reviewed. NASA's remote agent in Deep Space I, can be extended to fuzzy subsets of the Examples will be used to illustrate con• and virtual digital forces in DOD's space plane. These concepts include adjacency, cepts, methods, and generic applications. battle simulation environment. • 6 December 1999 FOCUS MAAAdding SIGMAAs to its Mathematics-Related Events at the February AAAS Meeting Membership Benefits Mathematical Symposia and Talks by Judith Sowder) The MAA is instituting a program of • The Reasonable Effectiveness of • Six Degrees of Separation: From Special Interest Groups (SIGMAAs) for Mathematics in Hollywood, Indus• Small- World Networks to the Web its members. SIGMAAs will provide try, and Daily Life (organized by (organized by Steven Strogatz) MAA members who share common Lenore Blum and Felix Browder) mathematical interests with opportunities • Topical Theme Talk: Phase Transi• to organize and interact professionally. • The Reasonable Effectiveness of tions in Computer Science, by Mathematics: Complexity and Jennifer Tour Chayes SIGMAA activities may include holding Computation - Paradigms for the Other Symposia of Interest to Math• meetings and receptions, creating news• 21 st Century (organized by Lenore ematicians and Mathematics letters and web pages, facilitating re• Blum and Felix Browder) search and publications, working with Educators • Predicting More, Assuming Less - other MAA organizations, and generally • Integrating Technology into Science A Game-Theoretic Approach to sharing ideas and establishing a network Education of interested colleagues. SIGMAAs can Inductive Inference (organized by act as "surrogate departments," fostering Yoav Freund and Bakesh Vohra) • Science as an Error-Correcting Process communication and activity among those • Earth, Sea, and Sky: Mathematical with similar interests but who are work• Modeling in the Earth Sciences • College is Too Late: Teaching ing in diverse settings. (organized by Barbark Keyfitz) Mathematics to Children and Adolescents The MAA Board of Governors approved • Battling the Crypto Wars (organized the creation of SIGMAAs at the Provi• by Susan Landau) • Scientific Modeling of Complex dence meeting in July. A Task Force on Scale Relationships: From As• • Symmetry and Hierarchy in Science, SIGMAAs, chaired by Ed Dubinsky, has tronomy to Manufacturing been appointed to oversee the formation Technology, Art, Design, and the and operation of SIGMAAs. The first Humanities (organized by Arthur • The Science of Baseball Loeb) SIGMAAs will be announced at the Janu• For more information about these sym• ary Meetings in Washington. Members • Breaking Barriers: Research, posia and the full list of the 150 or so may propose the creation of SIGMAAs Education, and the Web (organized program offerings at the AAAS meeting, at any time. by Robby Robson) consult the October 29th issue of Science or the AAAS web page at http:// Any group of MAA members may pro• • The Mathematics of Politics: www.aaas. 0 rg/meeti n gs/2 0001 pose the creation of a SIGMAA by sub• Census, Representation, and Voting index.htm, which includes information mitting an application to the MAA Task (organized by Leon Seitelman) Force on SIGMAAs. This group has de• about AAAS membership and full details veloped a set of procedures and a model • Shaping the Future Learning of about the meeting. charter for interested parties to follow. 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DC 20090. 7 FOCUS December 1999 In Memoriam Anneli Lax, Founding Editor of the New Leonard Carlitz Mathematical Library, Dies at 77 Leonard Carlitz, former James B. Duke In 1961, the In the beginning, she did everything: ed• Professor of Mathematics at Duke Uni• first volume iting, copyediting, layout, and cover de• versity from 1932 to 1977 and member in the New sign. Elaine Pedreira, Manager of Pro• of the Association since 1950, passed Mathemati• duction for MAA books, worked closely away on September 17 in Pittsburgh, PA. cal Library, with Anneli on details of producing many Born in Philadelphia in 1907, Carlitz, a marvelous NML volumes, and she recalls that who was a regular contributor to the prob• new book "Anneli was a joy to work with, and a lems section of the American Mathemati• series, ap• stickler for details." cal Monthly, was also a prolific and in• peared. That sightful researcher. The NML never was far from her book, Num• thoughts. Only a few days before her His 770 publications on number theory bers Ratio• Anneli Lax death, she and Don Albers, MAA Direc• nal and lr- and related topics appeared in 110 dif• tor of Publications, were discussing a new rational, was written by the distinguished ferent professional journals. A few quotes translation arrangement for one of the number theorist Ivan Niven and edited from interviews in the 1960's convey his NML volumes. The New Mathematical by Anneli Lax, the young Professor of attitudes toward research and creativity. Library is a library that Anneli built, and Mathematics at New York University. When asked about his general philoso• it stands as a living memorial to her pub• Anneli's considerable editorial skills phy of research, he responded, "I would lishing genius. say, just do it!" When queried about his were first noticed by Richard Courant, remarkable mathematical instincts, he her dissertation advisor. According to Anneli's work had many other dimen• replied, "I just have some experience in Anneli, Courant "claimed that he hired sions. She was a leader in changing math• these kinds of matters." me because I seemed more literate than ematical pedagogy, particularly in com• most people." For the next 38 years, she ing to understand the relationship of lan• He is survived by two sons-Michael, of as Editor recruited a highly talented group guage to mathematics. She also played a Palo Alto, California, and Robert, of of outstanding mathematicians as NML major role in developing the program of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-and two grand• authors: W.W. Sawyer, E.Beckenbach, R. science education of young children of daughters, Natasha and Ruth. Clara, his Bellman, O. Ore, I.M. Yaglom, K. the New York Academy of Sciences. wife of 59 years, died in 1990.• Friedrichs, W. Chinn, N .E. Steenrod, In 1995, she won the MAA's top honor: H.S.M. Coxeter, G. P61ya, and M.M. the Distinguished Service Award to Schiffer. All 39 of the NMLs published Mathematics. • thus far were done under her direction.

Four Mathematicians Bentley College Department of Mathematical Sciences Elected Fellows of The Bentley College Ma!hematicaI Sciences Depanment antidpaIes a fuI.time term! tnck poslion starting in fall. 2000. Candidates must postesS an earned doaoraIe. Those theAAAS with backgrounds in Financial Mathematics. QuantitlIIi'Ie Methods. Actuarial Science or other applied areas are especiaIy encomged to apply. Excellence in teaching. as wei as The Council of the American Association strong research potential. is essential. Experience in imgraIing technology in a maIhernat· icaI sciences ctniculum is also highly desirable. Additional responsibiIitie include service for the Advancement of Science recently to the institWon and the departmefK. elected four mathematicians as Fellows Interested candidates should send a restme and arrange to have tine Iettln of reference of the AAAS. With the other newly• sent to: Dr. Marilyn B. Durkin, Chair, Department of Mathematical ScIences, . At 8ENT1.EY COl.L£G£. the Bentley College, 175 Forest Street, Morison Building, Room 361, elected fellows, they will be recognized focus II on burInesr. people. Waltham, MA 02452-4705, (781) 891·2702; fax: (781) 891·2457; for their contributions to science at the GIld technolOl}C WIth nearly HIIall: mdurklnObentley.edu Fellows Forum, to be held during the 4.200 undergrdduate. Visit our website at: www.bnet.bentley.edu '.600 crodu«e and 2.500 AAAS annual meeting in February in pro(essJonGI education For best consideration, all materials should be received by Bentley as soon as possible. Washington, DC. The four new math• stuctenu. Bentley Is the ematical Fellows, are: John C. Baez, largest business IChoo/ln Interviews will be conducted at the DSI Amual MeeOng in New england, GIld Is fully New Orleans in November 1999 and at the AMSIMM Joint University of California, Riverside, Etta accredited by the AACSS. Meetings in Washington. D.C. in January 2000. Please inform Zuber Falconer, Spelman College, Rob• Bentley College Is located on us ~ you plan to attend either of these meetings. G fast f"1WInI CarrtpuJ In ert M. Fossum, University of Illinois, and Bentley co/,.,." .n ..,., _""",., e..,.,.,.r """""" BENTLEY wcrltham, MClSSClChusetts...... ,.,. thr.... h dlwerrlfy. Susan Landau, University of Massachu• ten miles west of Boston setts, Amherst. • For other emplovment opponunllles. call our 24·hour Job Hotline at 11811 891·2889. 8 December 1999 FOCUS Bylaws Change to be Voted at January Meeting by Martha Siegel

The Board of Governors has approved Finance Committees into a committee to the discussion has been repeated in the changes in the Bylaws of the Association. be known as the Executive Committee. combined meeting of the two commit• Members will be asked to approve those The Audit Committee would be elected tees. This seemed to be redundant and changes at the Business Meeting of the by the Board, as is our current practice wasteful since almost every decision is MAA to be held on January 22,2000 in and its two members are members ofthe made jointly. Washington, DC. The bylaws text with Board. I urge you to read the Bylaws carefully, changes indicated appears (below). Un• Over the years, the Executive and Fi• contact me if you have any questions or derlined text is being proposed to be nance Committees sometimes have met suggestions, and please come to the Busi• added or to replace text marked with together and at other times met separately, ness meeting in January and vote. strikeout. usually at the discretion of the President A full copy of the bylaws can be found The primary effect of the recommended of the Association. Many topics are dis• on MAA Online at www.maa.org/ changes is to combine the Executive and cussed in one of the committees and then aboutmaalbylaws.htm I. •

Proposed Bylaw Changes lications. It shall be the function of this from time to time at the call of the Presi• Committee to review continually the poli• dent or of any six (6) members of the cies and activities of the Association, to Board. January 22, 2000 plan and organize new activities, to for• mulate in broad outline the programs of 7-:fJ.. Notice of all meetings of the Board Article IICBoard of Governors meetings and of publications, to act on shall be given by the Secretary to each and Officers behalf of the Board on all financial mat• member of the Board at least fifteen (15) ters as specified in Article IX. and in gen• days prior to the date set therefor. 2. There shall be a Board of Governors eral to consider all matters of importance (herein called "the Board") to consist of or interest to the Association. This Com• S L.... A member of the Board may waive the officers, the ex-presidents for terms mittee shall prepare the agenda for meet• notice with the same effect as if due no• of six years after the expiration of their ings of the Board and shall analyze the tice had been given. respective presidential terms, the Asso• implications and aspects of all matters which are to come before the Board for ciate Secretary, the Editor of each of its 9 ~ The Board may refer a matter to a three publications entitled The American decision. It shall present to the Board referendum mail vote of the entire mem• Mathematical Monthly, The College the viewpoints suggested by such analy• bership and shall make such reference if Mathematics Journal, and Mathematics ses, as well as all such facts as may seem a referendum is requested, prior to the Magazine, the members of the Executive pertinent or as may in any way facilitate final action by the Board, by three hun• Committee (see Article III. 3), and addi• the Board's work. dred or more members. The taking of a tional elected members (herein called referendum shall act as a stay upon Board "Governors"). It shall be the funetion of 5. There shall be a Finanee Committee action until the votes have been can• the Boatd to supenise all seholarl, and respoliSible to the Board, at the direetion vassed, and thereafter no action may be scientifie acti yities of the Assoeiation, to of the Boatd it shall reeeiYe and admin taken by the Board except in accordance administer and eontrol these acti. ities, ister the funds of the Assoeiation, eon with a plurality of the votes cast in the and to author iz:e expenditures of funds of trol its properties and inyestments, make referendum. the Association. It shall be the function its eontracts, and exercise sueh powers of the Board to supervise. administer. and as may be delegated to it b, the Boatd. Article IV_Elections, Appoint• This Committee shall eonsist of six mem control all pro~rammatic and financial ments, Terms of Officers and activities of the Association. bers ineluding the President, the Seere tary, the Treasurer, the President Eleet or Members of the Board 3. There shall be an Executive Commit• the Past President, and two members at tee of the Board consisting of the Offic• large: 1. (c) The Board shall elect annually two ers of the Association, the chair of the Governors - at Lar~e for terms of three Committee on Sections (see Article VI. 7), 6-~ The Board shall hold a meeting each years and at appropriate times by ballot the members of the Audit Committee (see year immediately preceding the annual and for terms stated: an Editor of The Article IX.3)' and a current journal edi• business meeting of the Association. American Mathematical Monthly, Editor tor or the chair of the Committee on Pub- Other meetings of the Board may be held of The College Mathematics Journal,

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Editor of Mathematics Magazine, a Sec• the Association and shall carry out such two members each elected by the Board retary, an Associate Secretary, and a Trea• other duties as may be assigned to him in alternate even-numbered years for a surer each for five years. at lalge of the or her by the Board. The Executive Di• term of four years. The Audit Commit• Fil,allee COInmittee. In even-numbered rector shall be responsible to the Board tee shall be responsible for selecting the years the Board shall elect one of the cur• and shall attend meetings of the Board, auditor, receiving the report of the audi• rent editors or the chair of the Commit• and the Executive Committee, and the tor, and making recommendations based tee on Publications to be a member of Finanee Committee, except when they on the auditor's report to the Executive the Executive Committee for a two-year meet in executive session, but shall not Committee. term beginning on January I of the next be ex officio a member of these bodies. year. The Executive Director shall be espe• 3;~The Boltld ~hall anntIally adopt a cially responsible for implementing and btIdget alloeating funds of the A~~oeia (g) Elections by the Board shall be made coordinating Section activities. tioll fol the ptIl pose of eltl'ry ing OtIt the from nominations by the Executive Com• objeeti ve~ ofthe As~oeilttion. The Execu• mittee. At least two nominations shall (b) The Executive Director shall be tive Committee shall annually prepare a be made for each office to be filled in the elected by the Board under terms and budget allocating funds of the Associa• case of the Governors -at-Large (el{eept conditions of employment fixed by the tion for the purpose of carrying out the Seetional GoveIlIol~) and members ofthe FilIltnee Executive Committee. objectives of the Association and present Audit Finanee Committee, except in the this budget to the Board for action. case in which the Executive Committee Article VII_Publications wishes to nominate for re-election a cur• 4-: 5... The Executive Director, the Presi• rent member of the Audit Filianee Com• 6. The Board shall fix the price of each dent, and the Treasurer are empowered mittee. In this case only one nomination journal. The prices for other publications and authorized to entel illto eontraet~ fol by the Executive Committee is required. of the Association shall be determined by the A~~oeiatioll thltt have been approved In all Board elections, the Board may the Executive Finaliee Committee. by the Boltld or the Exeeuthe Finanee make additional nominations. Con,ntittee aeting between meeting~ of Article IX_Financial the Boald, 01 that Me reqtIired for the 3. The President shall be the Executive eondtIet to sign, on behalf of the Execu• Officer of the Association, shall preside Administration tive Committee, contracts that are re• at all meetings of the Board of Gover• quired for the conduct of the nors and at the annual business meeting I. The deposit, investment, and disburse• Association's activities specifically pro• of the Association, shall be Chairman of ment of all funds shall be subject to the vided for in the approved annual budget. the Executive Committee and of the Fi direction of the Board Executive Com• lianee Comlnittee; and shall have the mittee. The Executive Director shall be 5:- Q...Checks drawn on the accounts of usual duties pertaining to the office and custodian of the current operating funds. the Association shall bear the signature such other duties as may from time to The Treasurer shall be responsible for the of anyone of several individuals whom time be assigned by the Board of Gover• control and administration of all invest• the Executive Fillanee Committee shall nors. ment funds; endowment, trust, and gift have authorized to sign checks on behalf funds; and such other funds as the Board of the Association. 4. In the absence of the President, the may designate. First Vice-President (or in his or her ab• fr.-..1...... The fiscal year of the Association sence the Second Vice-President) shall 2. All incoming funds shall be received shall be from January 1 through Decem• have and exercise the powers ofthe Presi• by the Executive Director, entered in the ber 31. Association's books, and deposited or dent, el{eept that the Pa~t PI e~idel1t ~hall invested as shall have been prescribed by pre~ide at nJeeting~ of the Finanee Com 9-: L There shall be an Investment Com• the Executive Finanee Committee. The mittee (or in hi~ or her ab~enee the ~e mittee, a subcommittee of the Executive Executive Director shall keep proper ac• niol l'lelnbel, in ternJ~ of ~erviee on the Finanee Committee. The Investment counts of all financial transactions of the Committee, of the two eleeted member~ Committee shall make recommendations Association. The aeeotInt~ of the A~~o of the Finanee Committee). The Board to the Executive Finanee Committee on eiatioll ~hall be atIdited annually by a of Governors may assign to the Vice• the investment of the Association's funds eertified ptIblie aeeotIntant. Presidents such duties as may from time and on financial questions. The securi• to time be determined. ties of the Association may be bought, 3. The accounts of the Association shall sold, or exchanged upon the oral orders 7. (a) There shall be an Executive Di• be audited annually by a certified public of members of the Investment Commit• rector who shall be a paid employee of accountant (the auditor). There shall be tee who have been given this authority the Association. The Executive Director an Audit Committee, a subcommittee of by the Investment Committee. • shall have charge of the central office of the Executive Committee, consisting of 10 December 1999 FOCUS

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Evidence of Mathematics Education The Department of sortium, which consists of four other under• teaching excellence, potential for conducting Mathematics at California State University, Ful• graduate colleges and two graduate institutions, scholarly activities. Completion of the terminal lerton, has an opening for one or two tenure track forming an academic community of about 5000 degree by September 2000. To apply, please sub• positions at the assistant or associate professor students. There is an active and vital research mit: application form (indicate your area of in• levels, beginning August 21, 2000. Responsibili• community of over 40 mathematicians in terest), vitae, transcripts, minimum of 3 refer• ties include teaching courses in mathematics and Claremont. mathematics education; developing the teach• ence letters to Faculty Search Committee, Math• ing skills of student teachers in mathematics; and ematics Department CSU Pomona, 3801 W. 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Application information: IAS/PCMl,lnstitute for Advanced Study, Olden Lane, Princeton, NJ, 08540; 1·800·726-4427; Catalog Code: HMT [email protected]; http://www.ias.edu/parkcity. 150 pp., 1999, Paperbound PCMI is a program of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton. NJ. List: $15.00 MAA Member: $12.00 and receives major funding from the National Science Foundation. Financial support ;s available. To order call 1-800-331-1622 or 301-617-7800 12 December 1999 FOCUS is known for its tree-lined streets and village to teach undergraduate/graduate courses in math• with substantially equivalent credentials, evi• charm. It is an easy drive from Claremont to the ematics and participate in department/university dence of quality teaching, potential for schol• cultural attractions of the greater Los Angeles activities. Teaching load: 12 hours/sem. Salary arly growth. Secondary school teaching experi• area, as well as the ocean, mountains and deserts range: $40,866 to $56,003. Qualifications: doc• ence preferred. Send letter of application, vita, of southern California. torate in mathematics with a specialty in applied graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unoffi• mathematics, evidence of quality teaching, po• cial OK), statement of teaching philosophy, three Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a tential for scholarly growth. Preference will be letters of reference, one of which should address description of their teaching philosophy and given to applicants with an interest in mathemati• teaching, to Dr. Martin Hartog, Coordinator: experience, a description of their current research cal modeling and in developing student/faculty Mathematics Education Search, Mathematics program, and arrange to have three letters of rec• relationships with business and industry. Send Department, Southern Connecticut State Univer• ommendation sent to the address that appears letter of application, vita, graduate and under• sity, 501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515. below. Further information about the college and graduate transcripts (unofficial OK), statement Full consideration given to applications received department may be found at http:// of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference, by 12131199. For further information, visit our www.hmc.edu. Preference will be given to ap• one of which should address teaching, to Dr. website at http://scsu.ctstateu.edul-mathdept/. plications completed by January 10, 2000. Theresa Sandifer, Coordinator: Applied Math• SCSU is an AA/EOE. Minorities and women are Harvey Mudd College is an equal opportunity ematics Search, Mathematics Department, encouraged to apply. employer and is committed to the recruitment Southern Connecticut State University, 501 of applicants historically underrepresented on Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515. Full con• FLORIDA college faculties. sideration given to applications received by 121 31199. For further information, visit our website EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL Address for applications: at http://scsu.ctstateu.edul-mathdept/. SCSU is UNIVERSITY Professor Andrew Bernoff an AAlEOE. Minorities and women are encour• The Department of Computing and Mathemat• ics of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Chairman, Search Committee aged to apply. Department of Mathematics Daytona Beach Campus is seeking candidates for several Tenure and Non-Tenure Track Fac• Harvey Mudd College SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE ulty positions. Claremont, CA 91711-5990 UNIVERSITY Mathematics Department Computer Science: A Ph.D. in computer science, SCRIPPS COLLEGE Tenure track position in algebra at the Assistant or an MS in computer science and a Ph.D. in a Claremont, California 91711 Professor rank beginning 8/28/2000 to teach un• closely related field. Should be able to teach a Assistant Professor in Mathematics dergraduate/graduate courses in mathematics broad range of courses in the computer science Tenure-Track Position, Beginning 2000 and participate in department/university activi• undergraduate curriculum. The department also Scripps College, a women's liberal arts college ties. Teaching load: 12 hours/sem. Salary range: seeks individuals who are qualified to teach in with a strong interdisciplinary core program, $40,866 to $56,003. Qualifications: doctorate in the graduate Master of Software Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant mathematics with a specialty in algebra, evi• program; preference will be given to candidates professor position in mathematics to begin in Fall dence of quality teaching, potential for schol• experienced in the software development pro• 2000. Ph.D. in mathematics and evidence of arly growth. Send letter of application, vita, cess or real-time safety critical environment. An excellence in teaching required. Preference will graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unoffi• interest in and a potential for developing research be given to candidates in analysis, although all cial OK), statement of teaching philosophy, three is expected. outstanding candidates will be considered. We letters of reference, one of which should address are looking for an individual with a strong com• teaching, to Dr. Michael Meck, Coordinator: Computer Engineering: A Ph.D. in computer mitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. Algebra Search, Mathematics Department, engineering or computer science with a definite Successful teaching experience and evidence of Southern Connecticut State University, 501 interest in embedded systems design; computer a productive research program are essential. Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515. Full con• interfacing; and softwarelhardware co-design. Applicants should send a c. v. and a statement of sideration given to applications received by 121 An interest in and a potential for developing re• teaching interests and philosophy to Chair, Math• 31199. For further information, visit our website search is expected. ematics Search Committee, Scripps College, at http://scsu.ctstateu.edul-mathdept/. SCSU is Mathematics: A Ph.D. in mathematics and the 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. an AA/EOE. Minorities and women are encour• ability to teach a broad range of courses in the In addition, applicants should arrange for three aged to apply. undergraduate area. An interest in and a poten• letters of recommendation to be sent, at least one tial for developing research is expected. of which addresses the applicant's teaching abil• SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE ity. Applications will be reviewed beginning UNIVERSITY Either send or email or fax applications or nomi• January 5, 2000 and will continue until position Mathematics Department nations, along with curriculum vitae, a statement is filled. Scripps College, one of six members Tenure track position in mathematics education of professional accomplishments and vision for of the Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 at the Assistant Professor rank beginning 8/28/ the future of aerospace engineering education, miles east of Los Angeles, is an equal opportu• 2000. Duties include teaching undergraduate/ plus a list of three references with phone num• nity employer which invites and encourages graduate courses in mathematics education and bers and e-mail addresses to: Dr. Charles Martin Chair, Search Committee applications from minority persons and from mathematics for secondary and elementary women. preservice teachers, supervising student teach• Department of Computing and Mathematics c/o Stacey Wilkins CONNECTICUT ing of preservice secondary mathematics teach• ers, and participating in department/university Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE 600 activities. Teaching/supervision load: 12 hours/ South Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, UNIVERSITY FL 32114-3900 Mathematics Department sem. Salary range: $40,866 to $56,003. Qualifi• cations: doctorate in mathematics education with or E-mail to: [email protected] or Fax Tenure track position in applied mathematics at to: 904-226-6678. the Assistant Professor rank beginning 8/28/2000 a strong mathematics background or doctorate 13 FOCUS December 1999 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an qualifications include Ph.D. (or equivalent) and GC&SU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. documented interest and ability in undergradu• Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ate teaching. Applicants with three years teach• ing experience in an American or Canadian edu• ILLINOIS STETSON UNIVERSITY cational institution are preferred. More details SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY of this position are available on our website: Stetson University invites applications for a ten• EDWARDSVILLE http://www.math.usf.edu/. By February IS, ure-track position beginning August, 2000. A Department of Mathematics and Statistics 2000, send application materials and have three Ph.D. in mathematics is required. Rank and sal• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a letters of reference sent to: ary will be commensurate with experience. The comprehensive state university located 20 miles duties include teaching a broad range of under• Search Committee from downtown St. Louis, Missouri, invites ap• graduate courses to both majors and non-majors, Department of Mathematics plications for two tenure-track positions in math• maintaining a program of scholarly activity, and University of South Florida ematics at the rank of assistant professor, begin• undertaking university service. The teaching 4202 East Fowler Avenue, PHY 114 ning August 2000. Higher ranks may be consid• load is three courses per semester. Salary is com• Tampa, FL 33620-5700 ered for outstanding candidates. Applicants petitive. should have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in various areas of The University of South Florida is an affirma• mathematics or mathematical education. We The successful candidate will exhibit an enthu• tive action, equal opportunity, equal access em• seek applicants with a strong commitment to siasm and talent for teaching, support depart• ployer. Applications from women and minori• teaching and a demonstrated capacity to perform ment standards for student performance, and ties are encouraged. According to Florida law, research in at least one area. The successful can• contribute to the intellectual life of the depart• applications and meetings regarding them are didates will teach precalculus, calculus, differ• ment. Because all students in the College of Arts open to the public. For disability accommoda• ential equations, and some upper level courses and Sciences must undertake a senior project, tions, please contact the department at (813) 974- in mathematics, applied mathematics, and nu• candidates should be committed to fostering un• 2643 at least five days in advance. merical analysis. Some mathematics courses dergraduate research. An interest in interdisci• may require use of computer labs. One appli• plinary work or applied mathematics is a strong cant will be expected to work with teacher edu• plus. GEORGIA cation by sharing responsibility for methods Stetson, Florida's first private university, is a courses, advisement, and supervision of student small selective university of 2000 students. We GEORGIA COLLEGE & teachers. Participation in Office of Science and are located in DeLand, Florida, 40 miles from STATE UNIVERSITY Mathematics Education activities, including Orlando and 20 miles from Daytona Beach. The The Department of Mathematics and Computer outreach to K-12 sector, is expected. The De• department consists of seven mathematicians Science invites applications for two tenure-track partment of Mathematics and Statistics has 17 and four computer scientists, and has a variety positions in mathematics. A Ph.D. in Mathemat• full time facuIty members. It offers undergradu• of computing resources available, including ics, Statistics or a closely related discipline is ate programs in mathematics, applied mathemat• computer-equipped teaching laboratories. Fur• required, as well as a commitment to teaching ics, statistics, actuarial science, and secondary ther information about our department is on our and scholarship at a public liberal arts univer• education, and master's programs in mathemat• web page: http://www.stetson.eduldepartments/ sity. All specialties are welcome, with special ics, statistics and operations research, and com• mathcs/. consideration given to candidates who can help putational mathematics. Send a letter of appli• develop the department's new actuarial science cation, curriculum vita, transcripts (unofficial Please send the following to the address below: minor. Effective teaching, scholarship and uni• transcripts are acceptable for now), and three letter of application, curriculum vitae, AMS versity/community service are requirements for letters of recommendation to: Chair of Search cover sheet, a statement of mathematicl inter• promotion and tenure. Committee, Department of Mathematics and ests, and a statement of teaching philosophy as Statistics, Campus Box 1653M, Southern Illi• it pertains to a liberal arts curriculum. Also ar• Please send a letter of application, CV, unoffi• nois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL cial graduate transcripts, and three letters of rec• range for three letters of reference, at least one 62026-1653. As an affirmative action employer, ommendation to: of which addresses teaching. SlUE offers equal opportunity without regard Search Committee Search Chair to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national Department of Mathematics and Department of Mathematics origin, or handicap. Applications from women Computer Science and Computer Science and minorities are especially encouraged. Re• Stetson University CBXOl7 view of applications will begin on December IS, DeLand, Florida 32720 Georgia College & State University 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Milledgeville, GA 31061 Stetson University, an equal opportunity em• INDIANA ployer, affirms the values and goals of diversity The cover letter should address career goals and and strongly encourages applications from views on teaching and scholarship in a liberal INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND women and candidates from groups historically arts university. [Final candidates for the posi• Department of Mathematics underrepresented in higher education. tion will need to submit official graduate and and Computer Science undergraduate transcripts.] Please indicate avail• Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics ability for interviews at the January meeting of The Department of Mathematics and Computer UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA the AMSIMAA. Science invites applications for a two-year vis• Department of Mathematics iting position in mathematics at the assistant pro• For complete information on the Department and The Department has three non-tenure-earning fessor level starting August 2000. Applicants the positions, please see the Department's web nine-month (teaching) Instructorship positions must have completed all requirements for a doc• page: http://www.gcsu.edu/acad_affairs/ available. These positions are annually renew• toral degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Edu• coll_artsci/mathcomp_sci. able, indefinitely. Salary is negotiable. Minimum cation, or a closely related field by August 2000. 14 December 1999 FOCUS The responsibilities of this position include: Please have a vita and three letters of recom• ulty position in the Department of Mathemat• Teaching up to 12 hours per semester and ser• mendation on teaching and research sent to Visi• ics, Engineering, and Computer Science. A Ph.D. vice to the department. Salaries and benefits are tor Hiring Committee. Evaluation of applications in mathematics with an applied focus or a Ph.D. competitive. The Department currently has 17 will begin on or after January 15 and continue in operations research is required. Applicants full-time faculty and about 35 associate faculty. until the position is filled. As an EEO/AA em• must be proficient in using mathematical soft• ployer, Williams especially welcomes applica• ware. Experience in other disciplines and teach• IUSB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Ac• tions from women and minority candidates ing experience will be considered favorably. tion employer; women and minority candidates Salary and rank DOQ. are encouraged to apply. Send a curriculum vi• MINNESOTA Carroll College is a Catholic, undergraduate, lib• tae, a statement on teaching, and arrange for three eral arts school of 1,200 students, located in letters of recommendation, at least two of which UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-DULUTH Helena MT on the eastern slopes of the Rocky should address teaching, to Mathematics Hiring Tenure-track asst professor in mathematics edu• Mountains. Review of applications will begin Committee, Department of Mathematics and cation starting 8/28/00. Teach two courses per January 5, 2000. Send and/or email letter of ap• Computer Science, Indiana University South semester at graduate and undergraduate level; plication, transcripts, curriculum vitae, statement Bend, South Bend, IN 46634. Completed ap• direct student research; conduct active research of teaching philosophy, response to mission plications received by February 18, 2000 will program; perform usual service responsibilities. statement, names, addresses and telephone num• be given full consideration. Visit us at http:// Doctorate in mathematics education and under• bers of at least three professional references to www.iusb.edul-mcsil. graduate or master's degree in the mathematical sciences required by 8/28/00. Competitive sal• Ms. Renee Hill ([email protected]), Office of ary. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Human Resources, Carroll College, Helena MT McFarland, Search Committee Chair, Dept of 59625. Mission statement and information about KENTUCKY Math & Stat, University of Minnesota-Duluth, the Department is available at www.carroll.edu. Duluth, MN 55812. Review of completed ap• Representatives will be available for interviews MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY at the Joint Mathematics Meetings Employment Morehead State University invites applications plications starts 1124/00 and continues until po• sition is filled. Full position description and ap• Center in Washington, D. C., January 19-22. for a tenure track position as Assistant Profes• EOE. sor of Mathematics (Mathematics Education) plication procedures at http://www.d.umn.edul math or e-mail address [email protected]. The beginning August 2000. Responsibilities: Teach NEBRASKA mathematics education courses as well as other University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity undergraduate courses in mathematics; provide educator and employer. CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY service; advise students; and participate in schol• Creighton University invites applications for a MISSOURI arly productivity and curriculum development. tenure-track entry-level faculty position in the Qualifications: Ph.D.IEd.D. in mathematics edu• DRURY COLLEGE Mathematics and Computer Science Department cation with a Masters in mathematics (or the Department of Mathematics and Computer Sci• beginning Fall 2000. Creighton University is a equivalent) or Ph.D. in mathematics or related ence Two tenure-track Assistant Professor posi• Jesuit, Catholic institution that encourages ap• field supported by experience with K -12 educa• tions begin August 2000, one in statistics and plications from qualified individuals of all back• tion. ABDs with imminent completion will be one in computer science. Ph.D. in statistics, com• grounds who believe they can contribute to its considered. Excellent communication skills. puter science or related field is required. Sub• distinctive educational traditions. Applicant Preferred Qualifications: Commitment to: I) an mit vita, statement of teaching philosophy and qualifications required include: a Ph. D. in math• active learning environment, 2) effective use of three letters of recommendation by January 3, ematics, strong teaching and research potential technology in the classroom, 3) teacher prepa• 2000, to Search Committee, Dr. Carol Collins, and an interest in curriculum development. Ap• ration, 4) working with public school educators, Chair, Department of Math and Computer Sci• plicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, and 5) active involvement in professional orga• ence, Drury College, 900 North Benton Ave., three letters of recommendation independent of nizations. Candidates desiring to model teach• Springfield, MO 65802. Drury College is an EO/ the candidate, original transcripts of all college ing according to the NCTM Standards are en• AA employer. level work, evidence of successful teaching, and couraged to apply. To ensure consideration, sub• a summary of research accomplishments and mit letter of application, curriculum vitae, state• MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE interests. Send letter of application and the above ment of teaching philosophy, and three letters Tenure-track, assistant professor fall 2000. material to: Randall Crist, Search Committee of recommendation to: Office of Human Re• Mathematics doctorate. Classroom technology Chair, Department of Mathematics and Com• sources, Attn: Math.Ed. #339, Morehead State & strong communication skills. Teaching 12 un• puter Science, Creighton University, Omaha, University, HM 101, Morehead, KY 40351. dergraduate hours! semester. Institutional service Nebraska 68178-2090. The review of completed Review of applications will begin January 4, & professional development is expected. Dead• applications will begin January 1,2000 and con• 2000, and will continue until filled. MSU is an line: 2-1-00. Application letter, vita (including tinue until a suitable candidate is selected. EO/AA employer. e-mail address), statement of teaching philoso• Creighton University is an Affirmative Action! phy & technology in classroom, college tran• Equal Opportunity employer and seeks a wide MASSACHUSETTS script copies, 3 confidential reference letters to range of applications for this position, so that Ken Lee, Search Chair, CSMP Dept., Missouri one of our core values-ethic and cultural diver• WILLIAMS COLLEGE Western State College, 4525 Downs Drive, sity-may be realized. Department of Mathematics St.Joseph, M064507. EEO. http:// Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 www.mwsc.edul-csmp/. NEW HAMPSHIRE Tentative full-time visiting position in mathemat• ics for the 2000-2001 year, probably at the rank MONTANA DARTMOUTH COLLEGE of assistant professor; in exceptional cases, how• John Wesley Young Research Instructorship CARROLL COLLEGE ever, more advanced appointments may be con• in Mathematics Mathematics sidered. Excellence in teaching and research, The John Wesley Young Research Instructorship We invite applications for a tenure-track, fac- and Ph.D. required. is a two-year post-doctoral appointment for 15 FOCUS December 1999 promising new or recent PhD's whose research To apply, send a letter of application, curricu• Colijn, Dean of General Studies, Richard Stock• interests overlap a department member's. Cur• lum vitae, and a brief statement of research re• ton College of New Jersey, AA87, PO Box 195, rent departmental interests include areas in al• sults and interests. Also arrange for four letters Pomona, NJ 08240-0195. Stockton is an AAI gebra, analysis, combinatorics, differential ge• of reference to be sent, at least one of which EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to ometry, logic and set theory, number theory, addresses teaching, and, if the applicant's na• apply. Roo1798 probability and topology. Teaching duties of four tive language is not English, the applicant's abil• ten-week courses spread over two or three quar• ity to use English in a classroom. All applica• NEW YORK ters typically include at least one course in the tion materials should be addressed to Betty ALFRED UNIVERSITY instructor's specialty and include elementary, Harrington, Recruiting Secretary, Department of Mathematics advanced and (at instructor's option) graduate Mathematics, Dartmouth College, 6188 Brad• Applications are invited for two anticipated ten• courses. Nine-month salary of $41,000 supple• ley Hall, Hanover, NH 03755-3551. Applications ure-track positions at the assistant professor level mented by summer research stipend of $9,111 completed by January 15 will receive first con• in mathematics beginning August 2000. We seek for instructors in residence for two months in sideration. Dartmouth is committed to Affirma• Ph.D. mathematicians who are committed to summer. Send letter of application, resume, tive Action and encourages applications from excellent teaching of undergraduates, will main• graduate transcript, thesis abstract, description African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispan• tain active scholarship and are willing to con• of other research activities and interests if ap• ics, Native Americans and women. Inquiries tribute to divisional and university activities. The propriate, and 3 or preferably 4 letters of rec• about the progress of the selection process can area of expertise is open, but a willingness to ommendation ( at least one should discuss teach• be directed to Dwight Labr, Recruiting Chair. teach a variety of undergraduate mathematics ing) to Betty Harrington, Department of Math• courses is essential. ematics, 6188 Bradley Hall, Hanover, NH, 03755-355\. Applications received by Jan. 15 NEW JERSEY Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, gradu• ate transcripts and three letters of recommenda• receive first consideration; applications will be THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY tion (at least one of which directly addresses accepted until position is filled. Dartmouth Col• Department of Mathematics and Statistics teaching) to: lege is committed to affirmative action and Applications are invited for two anticipated ten• strongly encourages applications from minori• ure track positions starting September 2000. The Dr. Addison Frey ties and women. positions require a doctorate, demonstrated Di vision of Mathematics and Computer Science DARTMOUTH COLLEGE record of teaching effectiveness, and strong in• Alfred University The Department of Mathematics anticipates two dications of research potential. Responsibilities Saxon Drive tenure-track openings with initial appointment include undergraduate teaching, advising, and Alfred University in the 2000-2001 academic year. The first is for committee service. Preference given to candi• Alfred, NY 14802 an Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the dates with postdoctoral experience in teaching (E-mail: [email protected]) and research. Position preferences will be given field of geometry. The second is for an Assis• We particularly encourage women and minority in one case to statistics/applied math and the tant Professor in applied mathematics. Current applicants. Alfred University is an Equal Op• other to mathematics education. Send vita and areas of applied interests include signal and im• portunity employer. age processing, informatics, and computational three letters of recommendation, addressing methods. The applied mathematics group enjoys teaching and research to: Search Committee, Review of applications will begin January 24, close ties with computer science, cognitive neu• Department of Mathematics and Statistics, THE 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. roscience, engineering, and the medical school. COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, P.O. Box 7718, SUNY COLLEGE AT CORTLAND Of particular interest are candidates who will be Ewing, NJ 08628-0718. Application deadline: The Mathematics Department invites applica• able to enhance some of these connections. February I, 2000. To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an AAlEOE. tions for a tenure-track position as Coordinator, Candidates for either position must be commit• Secondary Mathematics Education at the assis• ted to outstanding teaching at all levels of the RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF tant or associate professor level to begin Fall undergraduate and graduate curriculum and must NEW JERSEY 2000. Responsibilities include overseeing the give evidence of a well-regarded research pro• QUANTITATIVE REASONING ACROSS department's bachelor's and master's degree gram that shows real promise for the future. Can• THE DISCIPLINES, Asst. Prof. of Developmen• programs in secondary education, supervising didates with several years of experience should tal Mathematics, Tenure Track, Fall 2000. To join student teachers, and teaching a broad spectrum in addition be ready to direct Ph.D. theses. The the core faculty guiding an innovative, college• of courses. Requirements include a Ph.D. in applied mathematics candidate should be some• wide program. Qualifications required: Ph.D. in mathematics or mathematics education, excel• one who can and wants to help cover the under• relevant area, evidence of experience with in• lent teaching skills, and experience in teacher graduate probability and statistics offerings of novative math teaching at various levels, includ• preparation. Send vita, unofficial transcripts, the department. ing basic skills, and experience in an interdisci• statement of teaching and learning philosophy, and three letters of reference to: To create an atmosphere supportive of research, plinary academic environment. Teaching load is Dartmouth offers new faculty members grants 12 credit hours per semester. Additional duties Mathematics Search Committee for research-related expenses, a quarter of sab• as expected under collective bargaining agree• SUNY College at Cortland batical leave for each three academic years in ment, including an expectation of ongoing schol• P.O. Box 2000 residence and flexible scheduling of teaching arly activity. All faculty are expected to teach Cortland, NY 13045 responsibilities. The teaching responsibility in general studies courses. Salary: $37,477- Deadline for applications is January 7, 2000 or mathematics is four courses spread over two or $43,100, may be higher depending upon quali• until the position is filled. We plan to conduct three quarters. The department encourages good fications, experience and increases in the appro• interviews at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in teaching with a combination of committed col• priately established compensation plan. Screen• Washington, DC. SUNY Cortland is an AAI leagues and bright, responsive students. ing begins November 19, 1999 and will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application, EEO/ADA employer. We have a strong commit• resume and three reference letters to Dr. G. Jan ment to the affirmation of diversity and have 16 December 1999 FOCUS

interdisciplinary degree programs in the areas UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA will be commensurate with experience. of multicultural studies. AT CHARLOTTE Applications are invited for a tenure-track As• Faculty generally teaches twelve hours a week SUNY FREDONIA sistant Professor in Mathematics Education be• during each of three academic quarters. Teach• Department of Mathematics and ginning August 2000. Minimum requirements ing loads often consist of courses at or below Computer Science are a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics Education the level of calculus. Teaching effectiveness is Applications are invited for a tenure-track posi• with the equivalent of a master's degree in math• of primary importance in faculty evaluation. tion in mathematics at the rank of assistant pro• ematics and potential for high quality research Scholarship and/or service are expected and en• fessor. Either a Ph.D. in mathematics or a Ph.DJ and teaching. Some pre-college teaching expe• couraged. Ed.D. in mathematics education with an MSIMA rience is desirable. Send a letter of application, in mathematics is required. Applicants from all Qualifications: A doctorate in the mathematical vitae, short statement of your teaching and re• specialty areas are welcome, with special con• sciences or math education with the equivalent search objectives, and at least three letters of sideration given to those with interest/expertise of a strong master's degree in mathematics. The recommendation to Professor Alex in algebra or secondary teacher preparation. The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate a strong Papadopoulos, Department of Mathematics, successful candidate will show evidence of ex• commitment to the various roles played by math• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC, cellence in teaching and potential for scholarly ematics in undergraduate education, including 28223. The letters of recommendation should growth. A complete application will include ex• developmental mathematics, service courses, be addressed and mailed directly to Professor actly: a cover letter, curriculum vita; statement general/liberal education courses focusing on Papadopoulos. Review of applications will be• of teaching philosophy; research plan; transcripts quantitative literacy, and courses which prima• gin December I and continue until the position of graduate work; and three letters of recommen• rily serve mathematical sciences majors. is filled. dation (at least one of which addresses the AAlEOE. Candidates for the position(s) will be evaluated candidate's teaching ability). Send to Robert on the extent to which their application packets Rogers, Chair, Mathematics Search Committee, NORTH DAKOTA demonstrate successful experience in, or poten• Department of Mathematics and Computer Sci• JAMESTOWN COLLEGE tial for: ence, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063. Department of Mathematics invites applications Effective teaching in math courses focusing on Review of applications will begin November 15. for a full-time position as Chair to start August, general/liberal education; Effective teaching of Inquiries can be made to 2000. Ph.D. required. Rank open, contingent precalculus and calculus; Effective teaching of [email protected]. For further information upon qualifications and experience. Teaching re• developmental math courses; Effective teaching about the college, visit the website at sponsibilities include the ability to teach all un• upper division mathematics courses and super• www.fredonia.edu. SUNY Fredonia is an Equal dergraduate courses in mathematics, including vising undergraduate senior projects; Significant Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and first courses in both algebra-and calculus-based contributions in service and/or scholarship. encourages women, minorities, and persons with Physics, and advising students. Additional re• disabilities to apply. sponsibilities of the Chair include the submis• We're seeking faculty who are committed to use NORTH CAROLINA sion and administration of annual budgets and of a variety of approaches to teaching and learn• departmental course schedules in consultation ing, including appropriate use of technology, use APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY with departmental colleagues. Successful can• of applications to motivate mathematical ideas, Applications are invited for one or more tenure didates will have a strong commitment to un• collaborative learning, and development of stu• track positions in mathematics education at the dergraduate teaching and a demonstrated poten• dents' abilities to communicate mathematical assistant professor level in the Department of tial for excellence in teaching. Jamestown Col• ideas. Mathematical Sciences beginning August 2000. lege is a small (1l00 students), Presbyterian-af• A doctorate in mathematics education is re• filiated, four-year undergraduate liberal arts col• A complete application file will include a letter quired. Persons with experience in K-12 teach• of application, a vita, copies of graduate and lege seeking a person with a commitment to its ing and with expertise in educational uses of undergraduate transcripts (unofficial or official), nonsectarian Christian mission. Jamestown is technology will be given preference. Teaching located on Interstate-94 midway between Fargo and three letters of reference. Applications, is primary; scholarship is expected and sup• which are submitted electronically or faxed, will and Bismarck. Please send detailed vita with ported. names and addresses (phone numbers and e-mail not be considered. Applications received by January 7, 2000 are assured of receiving full Appalachian State University, a member of The addresses, if available) of three references who consideration. Candidates should clearly and University of North Carolina System, has ap• are familiar with candidate's professional work specifically address how their qualifications sat• proximately 12,500 students. It is located in the and teaching potential to: Dr. Jim Stone, Aca• isfy the requirements for the position and are Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North demic Dean, 6076 College Lane, Jamestown, encouraged to submit supporting information Carolina. The department includes mathemat• ND 58405. Women and minorities are strongly with their applications. Applicants should indi• ics (BS, MS), mathematics education (BS, MS), encouraged to apply. Jamestown College is an cate on their letters of application whether or and statistics (BS). Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action em• ployee. not they plan to attend this year's joint AMS• To apply, send a letter of application, resume, MAA meeting in Washington, D.C. Submit ap• copy of graduate transcripts, and have three let• OHIO plication materials to: ters of recommendation forwarded by January SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY Dr. Jerry Holt 28 to: Dr. Wm.C. Bauldry, Search Committee Faculty Position Dean, College of Arts and Sciences ME, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Department of Mathematical Sciences Shawnee State University Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Shawnee State University, an open-admission 940 Second Street 28608; phone 828-262-3050, e-mail undergraduate state institution which enrolls Portsmouth, OH 45662-4344 [email protected]. Appalachian State 3500 students, is accepting applications for one Information about the University is available on University is an equal opportunity employer and or more (pending funding) continuing contract our homepage at http://www.shawnee.edu actively encourages applications from women eligible (tenure track) faculty positions in the and minorities. Department of Mathematical Sciences. Rank SSU seeks staff who share our commitment to 17 FOCUS December 1999 students as our first priority. SSU is an affirma• Xavier University Science, & Statistics, Bloomsburg University, tive action/equal opportunity employer. 3800 Victory Parkway Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Complete applications Cincinnati, OH 45207-4441 will be reviewed starting January 15,2000. Ap• UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON plications will be accepted until the position is Department of Mathematics EO/AAE filled. Please visit our web site at http:// Applications are invited for two tenure track OREGON departments.bloomu.edulComputerScience for positions at the assistant professor level starting UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND additional information about our department, the in August 2000. One position requires a Ph.D. The Department of Mathematics at the Univer• University and this position. AAlEOE in mathematics, with preference given to candi• sity of Portland has an opening for a tenure track dates working in the area of combinatorics. The assistant professor. The primary teaching duties TENNESSEE other requires a Ph.D. in statistics. Applicants will be the mathematics instruction of prospec• THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, must have a strong commitment to research and tive K-8 teachers. KNOXVILLE the potential to become an effective teacher. Re• Position Announcement Requirements are a Ph.D. in math with training sponsibilities include developing and maintain• Subject to university approval, the Mathemat• or experience in K-12 math ed, or, Ph.D. in math ing a research agenda, teaching a broad range of ics Department of the University of Tennessee ed with a master's degree (or equivalent) in math. mathematics and/or statistics courses, advising, seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor• and curriculum development. The applicant will Applicants should send: ship in algebraic geometry or geometric group also be expected to participate in mentoring stu• • a resume & letter of application theory. A Ph.D. is required. Some postdoctoral dents working on research projects. • transcripts of all graduate & undergraduate experience is preferred but not required. Sub• The selection process for both positions will work stantial research promise as well as dedication begin on December 6, 1999. To receive full con• • three letters of recommendation, at least one to teaching are paramount. Employment begins sideration, all materials must be received by of which should discuss the applicant's po• August I, 2000. tential and/or experience as a teacher January 22, 2000. Please send a resume, three Interested applicants should arrange to have a • a short (1-2 page) essay of the applicant's letters of recommendation, a statement of re• vita, three reference letters, a research statement views on one issue in K-12 mathematics edu• search plans and a statement of teaching phi• (including abstracts), and evidence of quality cation losophy to the appropriate search committee: Dr. teaching sent to Professor John B. Conway, Ge• Send these materials to: Paul Eloe, Chair of the Combinatorics Search ometry Search, Mathematics Department, Uni• John Kurtzke, C.S.C., Chair Committee, or Prof. Gerald Shaughnessy, Chair versity of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996- Department of Mathematics of the Statistics Search Committee, Department 1300. Electronic applications are not accept• University of Portland of Mathematics, University of Dayton, Dayton, able. Use of the AMS application form is appre• 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. OH 45469-2316. Both teaching and research ciated. Review of applications will begin De• Portland OR 97203 abilities should be addressed in the letters. Please cember I and will continue until the position is include an e-mail address in your correspon• Deadline: January 31, 2000, or until the posi• filled. Information about the department can be dence. Further information can be obtained on tion is filled. We will participate in the Employ• found at http://www.math.utk.edul. our web site: http://www.udayton.edu/ ment Register at the AMS-MAA Meetings in UTK Knoxville is an EEO/AAlTitle VIITitle IX! -mathdept. The University of Dayton is an Equal Washington. Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Section 504/ADNADEA institution in the pro• PENNSYLVANIA vision of its education and employment pro• XAVIER UNIVERSITY BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY grams and services. Assistant Professor of Mathematics The Mathematics, Computer Science and Sta• THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Xavier University, a Catholic university in the tistics Department invites applications for a ten• KNOXVILLE Jesuit tradition, invites applications for a ten• ure-track faculty position in computer science Position Announcement ure-track position in mathematics at the assis• beginning by fall 2000. All areas of concentra• Subject to university approval, the Mathemat• tant professor level starting in August 2000. tion will be considered. A Ph.D. in computer sci• ics Department of The U ni versity of Tennessee Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. by ence is preferred. We will consider candidates (http://www.math.utk.edu) seeks to fill a tenure• August 2000. Candidates must be committed to with a Ph.D. in mathematics or related disci• track position with an Outreach Mathematician outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level, plines and extensive computer science experi• (OM). The duties of the OM will be to foster to scholarly activity, and to service consistent ence. The appointment will be made at the rank close relations between the University and the with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Pref• of assistant or associate professor. erence will be given to applicants who can teach community colleges and/or high schools across a broad range of courses in an undergraduate Duties include undergraduate teaching and cur• the state, collaborate with faculty in the College mathematics curriculum. A successful candidate riculum development in computer science, schol• of Education, as well as teach in the department. will be expected to use technology in the teach• arly activities, and service to the university and The appointment will be at a rank that is com• ing of mathematics. We encourage applications community. The normal teaching load is 12 con• mensurate with experience. tact hours per week with reassigned time com• from women and minorities. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a doctoral degree in petitively available. Demonstrated ability to another discipline with a Masters of Science Interested applicants should send a letter of ap• work with diverse populations preferred. Final• degree in Mathematics is required together with plication, statements of teaching philosophy ists for this position must communicate well and a clear commitment to outreach activities. Some and research aspirations, a resume, a copy of successfully complete an interview and teach• postdoctoral experience is preferred, but not re• graduate transcripts, and three letters of rec• ing demonstration. Candidates should send a quired. Dedication to teaching is paramount. ommendation no later than December 31, letter of application, a vita, three letters of refer• Employment begins August I, 2000. 1999 to: ence, and copies of undergraduate and graduate Dr. J.T. Snodgrass III, Chair transcripts to: Dr. Curt Jones, Chair Computer We seek a person who will participate in the Department of Mathematics and Science Search and Screen Committee AA#53- education program of the department, actively Computer Science 9-18, Department of Mathematics, Computer pursue grants to foster these aims, carry out sys- 18 December 1999 FOCUS tematic school visits, become involved in state• sistant professor level beginning August 2000. SECTION MEETINGS wide mathematics education reform, and work Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Mathemat• with the appropriate faculty in the College of ics or Statistics, a commitment to excellence in Allegheny Mountain April 7-8, 2000 South Campus, Community College of Allegheny Education. undergraduate teaching, and an active interest College, Pittsburgh, PA in scholarly pursuits. The normal teaching load Interested applicants should arrange to have a is three courses per semester. Southwestern Uni• Eastern PA & Delaware April 8, 2000 Messiah vita, three reference letters, a statement of ac• versity is a selective, undergraduate institution College, Grantham. PA complishments, qualifications, plans for out• committed to a broad-based liberal arts and sci• Florida March 3-4. 2000 University of South reach activities, and evidence of quality teach• ences education. Affiliated with the United ing sent to Professor John B. Conway, OM Florida, Tampa. FL Methodist Church, it has over 1,200 students and Search, Mathematics Department, University of DlInois March 30-April 1,2000 North Central a history of stable enrollment. Southwestern's Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1300. Elec• College. Naperville, IL endowment of more than $340 million ranks tronic applications are not acceptable. Use of among the highest per student of undergraduate Indiana Spring 2000. Earlham College, the recent AMS application form is encouraged. institutions in the country. The University is Richmond. IN Review of applications will begin December I located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Intermountain March 10-11.2000 Southern and will continue until the position is filled. Austin. For more information, visit our web site Utah University. Cedar City, UT UTK Knoxville is an EEOIAAlTitle VIffitle IX! at www.southwestern.edu. To apply, send letter Iowa April. 2000 Simpson College. Indianola, IA Section 504/ADAIADEA institution in the pro• of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of Kansas March 3 I-April 1. 2000 Baker vision of its education and employment pro• teaching philosophy, and three current letters of University, Baldwin City. KS grams and services. reference to: Southwestern University, Faculty Kentucky March 31 - April I, 2000 Eastern Recruitment Office, Dept. of Mathematics and Kentucky University. Richmond, KY THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Computer Science, Job #9913, P.O. Box 770, KNOXVILLE Georgetown, Texas, 78627-0770. At least one MD-DC-VAApriI28-29. 2000 Bowie State Position Announcement of the letters of reference should address teach• University, Bowie, MD Subject to university approval, the Mathemat• ing. In order to receive full consideration, appli• Metro New York May 7, 2000 Bronx Commu• ics Department of the University of Tennessee cations should be received by December 10, nity College, NY seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor• 1999. EOEIMIF. ship in probability and stochastic processes with Michigan May 5-6. 2000 Central Michigan emphasis on stochastic analysis, stochastic dif• WISCONSIN University, Mt. Pleasant. MI ferential equations, or non-deterministic mod• UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN• Missouri April 14-15. 2000 Central Missouri eling. Preference will be shown to candidates State University, Warrensburg, MO LACROSSE working in applied aspects of these areas such The Mathematics Department at the University Nebraska-Southeast South Dakota April 2000 as communication networks, mathematical bi• of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln. NE ology and genetics, and mathematical finance. one or more (depending on budget approval) A Ph.D. is required. Some postdoctoral experi• New Jersey April 8. 2000 Georgian Court tenure-track assistant professor position(s) in ence is preferred but not required. Substantial College, Lakewood. NJ mathematics, beginning August 2000. Appoint• research promise as well as dedication to teach• ment at associate professor level is possible de• North Central March 3 I-April I, 2000 Duluth ing are paramount. Employment begins August pending on qualifications and experience. Re• Convention Center. Duluth, MN I, 2000. sponsibilities: Teach both introductory and ad• Northeastern June 2000 Providence College, Interested applicants should arrange to have a vanced mathematics or statistics courses (aver• Providence, RI vita, three reference letters, a research statement age 12 hours per semester); maintain a produc• Northern California February 26, 2000 San tive program of research in mathematics, statis• (including abstracts), and evidence of quality Francisco State University teaching sent to Professor John B. Conway, Prob• tics, or mathematics education; contribute to de• ability Search, Mathematics Department, Uni• partmental, college, and university service ac• Ohio April 27-28. 2000 Wittenberg University. versity of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996- tivities. Qualifications: Ph.D. in mathematics or Springfield. OH 1300. Electronic applications are not accept• statistics (anticipated by August 2(00); evidence Oklahoma-Arkansas March 3 I-April I. 2000 able. Use of the AMS application form is appre• of successful college/university teaching; expe• Arkansas Tech University. Russellville, AR ciated. Review of applications will begin De• rience (or demonstrated potential) in directing Rocky Mountain April 7-8. 2000 Colorado State cember I and will continue until the position is undergraduate research/independent projects is University, Ft. Collins. CO filled. Information about the department can be desirable. For the first position, preference will found at http://www.math.utk.edu. be given to outstanding candidates with demon• Southeastern March 10-11, 2000 UNC• strated interest/involvement in mathematics edu• Charlotte. Charlotte. NC UTK Knoxville is an EEOIAAlTitie VIffitie IX! cation. Applicants should submit an AMS Cover Southern California March 4, 2000 University Section 504/ADAIADEA institution in the pro• Sheet, a letter of application, a curriculum vi• of California, Los Angeles vision of its education and employment pro• tae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and grams and services. arrange to have three letters of recommendation Southwestern April 7-8, 2000 Arizona State (at least one commenting on teaching) sent to: University, Tempe, AZ TEXAS Bruce Riley Seaway April 14-15. 2000 SUNY Oswego. SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Oswego,NY Mathematics Department Department of Mathematics and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Texas April 6-8. 2000 University of Texas at Computer Science La Crosse, WI 54601 Austin. Austin. TX The Department of Mathematics and Computer Wisconsin April 14-15. 2000 University of Science of Southwestern University invites ap• All materials must be received by January 31, Wisconsin-Superior. 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