UConn ECE Math Workshop 5-22-2017
Date and time
Location
University of Connecticut Storrs
Andre Schenker Lecture Hall (SCHN) Room 151 Storrs, CT 06269Description
On Monday, May 22nd UConn Early College Experience and the UConn Math department invite all certified UConn ECE Math instructors to attend the annual professional development workshop.
Please park in the South parking garage and bring your ticket from the garage for a validation stamp. If you park elsewhere you may be ticketed or towed. The workshop will begin at 9am in SCHN 151. For a map please see: maps.uconn.edu
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 Registration and Welcome (continental breakfast provided)
9:00-10:00 Prof. Jeffrey Connors, University of Connecticut Department of Mathematics
Title: Numerical differentiation and integration
Abstract: We will discuss the numerical treatment of derivative and integral operations. For scientific applications these are often tied to solving large systems of equations or can lead to expensive loops in codes. It is important to understand how to approximate both types of operators to achieve sufficient accuracy with limited resources (time and memory). Derivations of various methods and theoretical analyses of accuracy are covered, with a focus on developing intuition to choose (or to develop) algorithms for practical computing. Examples will be provided to illustrate the theory.
10:00-11:00 Prof. Lan-Hsuan Huang, University of Connecticut Department of Mathematics
Title: The shape of black holes
Abstract: Black holes have been featured in movies and science fictions as some mysterious objects in our universe, but this concept arises naturally in general relativity to describe a place in space with strong gravitation. We will present the mathematical models for black holes and discuss the Hawking black hole topology theorem that a black hole must be spherical.
11:00-12:00 Discussion about program information with ECE Mathematics Faculty Coordinator, David Gross
12:00-12:30 Lunch (provided) and Final Comments
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UConn Early College Experience (ECE) is a concurrent enrollment program that allows motivated high school students to take UConn courses at their high schools for both high school and college credit. Every course taken through UConn ECE is equivalent to the same course at the University of Connecticut. Students benefit by taking college courses in a setting that is both familiar and conducive to learning.
High school instructors who have been certified through the University of Connecticut teach UConn ECE courses.
Established in 1955, UConn Early College Experience is the nation's longest running concurrent enrollment program and is nationally accredited by The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).