Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student, Volume 1

Eli Goldwyn is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Portland. His research is focused on using mathematics to better understand and manage natural populations.Sandy Ganzell is Professor of Mathematics at St. Mary's College of Maryland. His research covers knot theory, topology of 4-manifolds, and combinatorial game theory.Aaron Wootton is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Portland. His research interests include complex algebraic geometry, group theory, and geometric group theory.

• Games on Graphs.- Mathematics for Sustainable Humanity--Population, Climate, Energy, Economy, Policy, and Social Justice.- Mosaics and Virtual Knots.- Graph Labelings: A Prime Area to Explore.- Acrobatics in a Parametric Arena.- But Who Should Have Won? Simulating Outcomes of Judging Protocols and Ranking Systems.- Modeling of biological systems: from algebra to calculus and computer simulations.- Population Dynamics of Infectious Diseases.- Playing with Knots.

“The volumes are an interesting blend of resource and textbook. Taken as a whole, the primary audience for each volume is mathematics instructors who are looking for a resource for independent inquiry projects for students. ... An instructor who is interested in creating opportunities for secondary and early undergraduate students to engage in self-directed exploration and inquiry in mathematics will find the volumes of this set a strong addition to their professional resources.” (Duane Graysay, MAA Reviews, March 30, 2024)