Wednesday, November 5

MS7
Computers and Education

10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Room: Cheekwood

This minisymposium will explore various aspects of how computers can be used effectively to enhance education at all levels. A wide spectrum of topics, including Euclidean and computational geometry, modern physics, and engineering will be discussed. The speakers, professionals with backgrounds in computer science, physics, and engineering, will discuss questions such as: What is the best mathematical and computational paradigm for teaching modern physics? Is programming an appropriate subject to teach to engineers? How effectively can computers perform standard proofs in Euclidean geometry?

Organizer: Ron Goldman
Rice University

10:30 Computers in Engineering Education

Goranka Bjedov, Purdue University

11:00 An Interactive Tutorial on Curves and Surfaces

Alyn Rockwood, Arizona State University

11:30 GRACE -- Graphical Ruler and Compass Editor

Aaron Hertzman, New York University

12:00 Unifying Algebra with Geometry in Education and Geometric Design

David Hestenes, Arizona State University

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