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Math Fun Talks

The Math “Fun Talks” is a series of short seminars hosted by instructors, students (both current and former), as well as others from outside of the college. The purpose of these talks is to provide students who attend them with an understanding of how Math can actually be applied in the real world, particularly with examples not often discussed in general math courses. The talks also provide an avenue for the host to talk about topics that personally interest them with regard to mathematics.

The talks were designed to encourage students to return to in-person classes after the COVID pandemic. The Math “Fun Talks” were instituted by Mathematics Associate Professors Bryan Wilson and Rob Woodward in the Spring of 2023. Since then, attendance for the talks have grown more and more, demonstrating that students want to learn why Math matters to them and they want to see how it can actually be used.

Math “Fun Talks” are hosted every Fall and Spring semester with about 3 or 4 talks planned each semester, typically near the end of each month. Each talk is planned to last about an hour. All talks are given in-person, there is no option for tuning in online.

Next Math Fun Talk:

Making Math Personal

Exploring Math in the Everyday

November 21, 2024

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | TB-210

See math, not just as a collection of homework problems, but a rich and rewarding field of science, ripe with mystery and intrigue! Caleb Walker shows off various mathematical questions he has pursued in his spare time, all stemming from simple questions in games he's played, teaching mathematics to others, software engineering challenges, and more.

Caleb Walker is an alumnus of SLCC (2019) and the U of U (2022).
He is currently working as a software engineer for Lucid Software in South Jordan.

To get the most out of the presentation, it is recommended to be taking, or have completed, Math 1050 or higher. However, all are welcome!