Abstract:
The department of mathematical sciences at Ball State University provides a variety of opportunities to enrich the academic experience of its students. One such opportunity is offered through a colloquium series catered specifically to undergraduate mathematics majors. The colloquium series consists of half hour lectures that focus on applications of mathematics to real world problems and explores its interconnections with other sciences. The objective of the colloquium is three-fold: to give undergraduate students a sense of the diversity and usefulness of mathematics in other sciences; to provide students with an opportunity to explore career options; to foster a close academic relationship with the faculty.
