Teaching Seminar
Fall 2026
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Nov04
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Introduction to Google ColabProf. Mark MagsinoTime: 12:40 PMAdd to Google Calendar
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An introduction to Google Colab, a cloud-based alternative to Jupyter notebook in Python. Google Colab is convenient for courses since no installation is required and most standard libraries are already included and available for use. Notebooks are automatically stored in your Google Drive and in standard .ipynb format that can be used with other Python-based notebook programs as well. This makes it easy for students to manage and to hit the ground running in Python-based courses.
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Oct05
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Joint teaching seminar with physics departmentGroup discussionTime: 12:40 PM
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Group discussion of issues of interest to both departments including the use of generative AI in math and physics courses.
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Sep02
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Use of generative AI in mathematics coursesGroup discussionTime: 12:40 PM
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We will discuss how AI is currently being used in our math courses, and how best to achieve the M&S AI course objectives.
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Aug24
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Stop Using MS Word for Math! A Hands-On Introduction to Creating Class Materials using LaTeXProf. Franklin KenterTime: 12:40 PM
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MS Word and other traditional word processors are typically suboptimal for mathematical symbols and placement. LaTeX is a markup language that serves as the industry standard in research mathematical publishing, and it provides straightforward ways to generate beautiful worksheets, quizzes, and exams for your classes! During the session, we will work collaboratively on barebones templates, learning how to seamlessly integrate text with inline math, structure complex equations, and properly align matrices and integrals. By the end, we will have created a customized worksheet and exam documents. Participants are encouraged to create a free account at overleaf.com beforehand to follow along, and to bring sample topics, questions, and images or plots they would like to include.
