I suppose I should start with who I am and what I do and perhaps why I am here in … More
Category: Math
New papers dance!
Two new papers were recently posted on the arXiv with my first two official PhD students since becoming a faculty … More
One is the loneliest prime number
You can’t prove 1 is, or is not, prime. You have the freedom to choose whether to include 1 as a prime or not and this choice is either guided by convenience or credulity.
Why are there so many symbols in math?
“Mathematics is the language of the universe.” — every science popularizer ever
Daily activities to promote mathematical fluency in kids
An outline of a day in my life of practicing mathematical literacy. These are activities I do with all my children, ages 0, 3, 5 and 7.
What does it mean to excel at math?
“In mathematics you don’t understand things. You just get used to them.” ― John von Neumann
The power of simulation: birthday paradox
The birthday paradox goes… in a room of 23 people there is a 50-50 chance that two of them share … More
