Ryan Bastian Added to OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center

Congratulations to Ryan Bastian, whose thesis has been added to the OhioLINK Electronic Theses & Dissertations Center.  Ryan's is the 27th Ashland University Honors Thesis to join the more than 90,000 dissertations and theses in the OhioLINK ETD Center.

 

Ryan Bastian presented a work entitled, An Introduction to the Generalized Riemann Integral and its Role in the Undergraduate Mathematics Education. “The Riemann integral is often introduced to undergraduate calculus students, as its definition and related theorems are relatively straightforward to understand. However, the Riemann integral is limited in its power to integrate a wide variety of functions. …As a result, an alternate definition of the integral, known as the generalized Riemann integral, can be introduced to fix some of these defects.” Ryan Bastian’s objective was to present both the background and the definition of the Riemann and generalized Riemann integrals. As well as, show how the generalized Riemann integral can be used to integrate pathological functions, such as the one introduced by Dirichlet. Ryan Bastian graduated May 2017, where he was recognized as co-valedictorian. He was a double major of Integrated Mathematics Education and Mathematics. His URCA Faculty sponsor was Dr. Darren Wick a Mathematics professor.

Problem Solving Group Recognized by Math Horizon

Congratulations to the Ashland University Problem Solving Group! 

The Ashland University PSG received credit in the Math Horizon, September 2017 issue. They submitted a correct solution to Problem 351. Grace McCourt, May 2017 Graduate, was the primary author of the solution. 

Nice work!

ACM Meetings

Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) will meet Wednesdays, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Patterson 211 for the Fall 2017 semester, starting Wednesday, September 20!

ACM is an educational and scientific society uniting the worlds computing educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest opportunities for life-long learning, career development and professional networking. The faculty advisor assists students in preparing for the ACM competitions. In addition to the competitions, the group meets for socializing and fun.

All students are welcome. There is no membership fee. If you are interested, please come by and check it out. If you want more information about this organization you can email Dr. Iyad Ajwa at iajwa@ashland.edu.

Hope to see you there.

PSG and Math Club Meetings

PSG (Problem Solving Group) and Math Club will meet on alternate Wednesdays starting now, from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. in Patterson 324. All AU students are welcome.

Problem Solving Group (PSG) - All are welcome and all you need is an interest and commitment to attend at least four meetings.

Math Club -  All are welcome that are interested in the mathematical sciences.

If you are interested, please stop in and see what it is all about. There are no membership fees. We look forward to seeing you there. If you want more information on either of these two clubs, you may email Dr. Darren Wick at dwick@ashland.edu or Dr. Chris Swanson at cswanson@ashland.edu.

Hope to see you there.

Day Change for Math 223 Walk-In Tutoring

There has been a change in the walk-in tutoring for Math 223. Please notice that Math 223 - Discrete Math, walk-in tutoring will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays (NOT Tuesdays) now. It will still be offered in Kettering 219 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Simply walk-in and meet with the tutor. There is no charge for meeting with the tutor.