Summer internships
- To: mathgroup at yoda.physics.unc.edu
- Subject: Summer internships
- From: barker at polar.bowdoin.edu (Bill Barker)
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 1994 18:50:41 -0500
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To: Colleagues involved in calculus reform or the use of
Mathematica in instruction.
From: William H. Barker
Department of Mathematics
Bowdoin College
Date: February 24, 1994
Subj: Summer internships constructing
Mathematica Laboratory Notebooks
Please bring the following summer internship announcement to the
attention of potential applicants. These internships---funded by
the National Science Foundation---should be of great interest to
students who have programming experience with Mathematica.
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Announcement --- Electronic Version
1994 Laboratory Design Workshop
June 13 --- August 19
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine
The Bowdoin College Mathematics Department, with the support of
the National Science Foundation, will hire three undergraduate
Summer Interns to develop curriculum materials for technology-
intensive courses in calculus and applied mathematics.
Specifically, the Interns will construct, with guidance from
faculty members, computer laboratory projects in the form of
Mathematica notebooks. An emphasis will be placed on constructing
projects which either
(1) explore concepts in multivariable calculus, or
(2) analyze differential equation models in economics and the
natural sciences.
Students applying for Summer Intern positions should have the
following qualifications:
1. Solid mathematics background, including experience with
differential equation models.
2. Proficiency with Mathematica, particularly its use as a
programming language.
3. Expository writing abilities.
4. A self-reliant and conscientious approach to academic
responsibilities.
Though not required, a background in economics or a natural
science would also be valuable.
An application for a Summer Internship must include:
1. Your completed Application Form.
2. A Transcript from your undergraduate institution.
3. A Statement of Interest. This statement should discuss why
you are interested in a Summer Internship and why you are
well-suited for such a position.
4. Two Letters of Reference. The letters, from faculty members
at your institution, should evaluate your application in
light of the four qualifications listed above. The referees
should mail their letters directly to Bowdoin.
The ten week appointment---from June 13 to August 19---will carry
a stipend of $3000. Information will be provided concerning local
housing options.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 21, 1994
Decisions will be announced by Friday, March 25
Completed applications or requests for further information should
be directed to:
Professor William H. Barker
Department of Mathematics
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine 04011
(207) 725-3571
(207) 725-3123 (FAX)
barker at bowdoin.edu
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Application Form --- Electronic Version
1994 Laboratory Design Workshop
June 13 --- August 19
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine
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Send completed application to:
Professor William H. Barker
Department of Mathematics
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine 04011
(207) 725-3571
(207) 725-3123 (FAX)
barker at bowdoin.edu