Guest Speaker

12:45 - 1:50 PM, Thursday, February 13, Gildemeister 329

Refreshments served beforehand Gildemeister 319. 

Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions
A Ski Jumping Story 

Greg Windsperger Former Olympic Ski Jumper and Former Head Coach of US Men’s Olympic Ski Jumping Team Greg will talk about his unique history of growing up ski jumping in north Minneapolis which lead to his participation in the 1976 Olympics and his eventual position as the US men’s ski jumping coach for the 1984 and 1988 Olympic games. During Greg’s time as head coach, the US team saw their most successful results. He will also talk about how math, science, and collaboration has revolutionized the sport since its inception in Redwing, MN in 1887.

Department Colloquium

12:00 - 12:50 PM, Monday, February 10, Gildemeister 155

Refreshments served beforehand Gildemeister 135. 

Mathematical Colorings from Ramsey Theory

Dr. Darren Row
  St. Mary’s University

 

The topic of Ramsey Theory will be presented through exploration of some typical problem types. Known results, open problems, and proof strategies will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to Ramsey Numbers and Rado Numbers. Audience participation will be encouraged. Crayons are optional.

Internship Presentations

12:00 - 12:50 PM, Wednesday, February 5, Gildemeister 155

Refreshments served beforehand Gildemeister 135. 

 

Internship: Fastenal Data Team Katelin Catton
I will describe my internship duties and responsibilities as a Supply Chain Analyst, and will discuss a report analyzing inventory at all Fastenal Stores in the United States.
Internship: Medxcel Samantha Matera
	I worked with a team to create a benchmark for Medxcel's facilities, as well as completing other solo side projects that I will describe in this talk.

Student Presenations

12:00 - 12:50 PM, Wednesday, January 22, Gildemeister 155

Refreshments served beforehand Gildemeister 135. 

 

SIBS: Evaluating Impact of Therapy Timing on Tuberculosis Risk in HIV Patients Margaux Douvier
I will discuss my research experience at the University of Iowa focusing on evaluating the timing of ART treatment and how it affects tuberculosis risk in HIV/Aids patients.
Distributing Expected Soccer Goals: Giving Passes Due Credit Kapil Khanal
	I worked on models to give all soccer players involved in a goal or attempted goal kick some form of reward, using a StatsBomb dataset. Rewarding all players helps with ranking and classifying performance, designing a better team.

2019 Data Visualization Expo

Student Presentations

12:00 - 12:50 PM, Wednesday, December 4, Gildemeister 155

Refreshments served beforehand Gildemeister 135. 

 

Classifying Fruits with Python Will Henschell
For my capstone project, I built a fruit classifier using Python libraries. I will discuss the use of neural networks in these libraries to classify fruits, showing examples of the classifier being used and ideas for future development.
Data Research Assistant at Fastenal Jim Doffing
	I’ll share how I found my position and give an overview of my daily responsibilities, including customer market classification and report creation. I’ll also describe the tools, programs, skills and classes that have helped me at Fastenal.

Dr. Wangberg Featured in the Post

Dr. Aaron Wangberg's use of 3-D manipulatives in Multivariable Calculus were highlighted in the Winona Post:

With three-dimensional physical models, students at Winona State University (WSU) are learning multivariable calculus in a new fashion that involves drawing on the surfaces to help identify and work with different mathematical concepts before formally learning about them. The homegrown models have been shared with institutions throughout the U.S. as well.

Aaron Wangberg is a professor of mathematics at WSU who collaborated with students and engineering department faculty members on the making of the models and has used them to help students learn multivariable, or three-dimensional, calculus. The surfaces are dry erasable and large enough for multiple students to use as a common workspace on which to draw as they work through math problems and interpret what factors such as the height and the slope mean, Wangberg explained. ... continued