AUGARITHMS(The Augsburg College Mathematics Department Colloquium Newsletter)

For anybody in Calc I and above. What is the derivative of the following function?

(Solutions are due to Prof. Bělík (handwritten or e­mailed) by the end of the day Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.)

Upcoming colloquium:

October 22, 2014, 4:30–5:30 PM, Old Main 105

Becky Siekmeier (MN High Tech Association)

Paid Internships in STEM, Hands-on opportunities in Minnesota Business

Abstract: Becky Siekmeier of the Minnesota High Tech Association will present on paid internships in thescience, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and answer questions about theSciTechsperience internship program. This paid internship program connects talented college students inSTEM disciplines to rewarding hands-on opportunities in dynamic Minnesota businesses.

Augsburg student David Fowler was one of four students to participate in a SciTechsperience internshiplast year. David will be present to share his experience and help with the Q&A portion.

This presentation is hosted by the mathematics department but open to all interested students, staff andfaculty.

Colloquium (and other seminar) dates for the fall semester:Colloquia: November 5, 19; December 3 (all W 4:30–5:30 PM, Old Main 105)

AugSTEM seminar: November 14 (F)

About the SciTechsperience Program

Eligible students must be:• In good academic standing (2.5+ GPA);• A college junior or senior (60 credits completed);• At least 18 years of age;• Currently enrolled and pursuing a qualifying science,

technology, engineering, or math degree.

Augsburg majors that are eligible include biology, chemistry,computer science, environmental studies, mathematics,management information science (MIS), and physics(including students doing pre-engineering).

This presentation is hosted by the math department but opento all interested students, staff and faculty.

For more information on SciTechsperience see:http://www.mhta.org/work/scitechsperience-internships/

Featured Senior: Tony Yang, 2015

Tony Yang is an international studentfrom Beijing, China, who came to theUnited States during his senior year ofhigh school. At Augsburg, he is asenior Mathematics and BusinessManagement double major and anMIS minor, currently undecided aboutwhether he would like to pursue anindustrial career or go to graduateschool. He is also an officer of the mathematics club,Unbounded. Last summer Tony worked on an URGO summerresearch project under the guidance of Prof. Gilsdorf. Theresearch topic was the effect of prize money distribution onthe effort and performance of professional alpine skiers.Tony's favorite math class was Discrete MathematicalStructures because, as he says, “It was fun.” Outside ofschool, Tony loves to play basketball with his friends duringhis free time, and he also enjoys looking at investments in thestock market. In the past, he also served as a mentor tointernational students. Way to go, Tony!

PROBLEM OF THE WEEK #5:

October 22, 2014

POTW #4 (submitted/correct/partially correct/winner): 2/2/0/Cory Haight-Nali