[01081] New Trends in Education of Applied Mathematics, Industry, Technology and Knowledge Transfer
Session Time & Room : 1E (Aug.21, 17:40-19:20) @A208
Type : Proposal of Minisymposium
Abstract : The field of applied mathematics is constantly evolving and it is important for professionals in the industry amd academics to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments. This minisymposium is aimed at discussing how the recent technology developments are changing both how and what we need to teach in undergraduate applied mathematics programs. We will provide a platform for experts to share their insights and experiences on the current and future trends in the education of Applied Mathematics and its applications in industry and technology.
Organizer(s) : Dae-Jin Lee (IE University), David Gómez-Ullate (IE University), Luis Vega (UPV/EHU-BCAM)
[04341] How the last few years have reshaped teaching First-Year mathematics
Format : Talk at Waseda University
Author(s) :
Joshua Jordan Capel (UNSW, School of Mathematics and Statistics)
Abstract : In this talk we will discuss how the past few years have reshaped the teaching of mathematics in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, UNSW (University of New South Wales) Sydney, Australia. We will discuss how the in-term and end-of-term assessment have been re-designed to scaffold student learning throughout term and test understanding instead of just rewarding rote learning and computing. We will also discuss how this style has been embraced or challenged by university administrators and accreditation bodies, and speculate on what future challenges await us.
[02936] Applied Mathematics curriculum in the 21 st century
Format : Talk at Waseda University
Author(s) :
Beatriz Rumbos (Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México)
Abstract : Throughout history, Mathematics has made it possible for humans to cope and understand their surroundings and to make our lives more predictable. In the 20th century, mathematical models became indispensable tools for the development of almost every discipline; thus, promoting the creation of Applied Mathematics degrees at universities worldwide. The essence of an Applied Mathematics undergraduate program is to endow the student with the knowledge and analytical skills, needed to model and solve problems arising in a diversity of fields. The complexity of modern societies, the boom of the knowledge economy, the pace of technological change and the increasing social responsibility of modern youth, call for a major overhaul in the Applied Mathematics curricula and its teaching methods. In this talk I shall address the actions that we have taken at ITAM in order to address these challenges.
Abstract : If the next generation of engineering and science students are to be trained with the skills required to address contemporary societal and environmental challenges then both the curriculum and pedagogy of mathematics needs to be re-visited. I propose that training students to use computer technology to do mathematics and incorporating experiential projects as an immersive learning technique will foster intuition and imagination necessary to anchor abstract conceptual learnings to practical applications.
[01931] An innovative experience in a Computer Engineering programme
Format : Talk at Waseda University
Author(s) :
M. Teresa T. Monteiro (Centre Algoritmi, Systems and Production Department,University of Minho)
Gabriel Hornink (Educational Media Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas)
Flávia Vieira (Centro de Investigação em Educação (CIEd), Institute of Education, University of Minho, Braga)
Abstract : The talk reports an innovative learner-centred experience developed with 146 graduate students in the course “Numerical Methods and NonLinear Optimization” in a Computer Engineering programme at the University of Minho, Portugal. Students developed collaborative MATLAB projects by applying a course topic to a real-world phenomenon. Project analysis and students’ perceptions collected through a survey showed that they became pro-active learners and developed their ability to formulate, analyse and solve problems from a multidisciplinary perspective.
