Educating mathematical scientists [[electronic resource] ] : doctoral study and the postdoctoral experience in the United States / / Committee on Doctoral and Postdoctoral Study in the United States, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| Educating mathematical scientists [[electronic resource] ] : doctoral study and the postdoctoral experience in the United States / / Committee on Doctoral and Postdoctoral Study in the United States, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1992 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (76 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71/173 |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-20307-2
9786610203079 0-309-56602-9 0-585-14413-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456226903321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1992 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Educating mathematical scientists [[electronic resource] ] : doctoral study and the postdoctoral experience in the United States / / Committee on Doctoral and Postdoctoral Study in the United States, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| Educating mathematical scientists [[electronic resource] ] : doctoral study and the postdoctoral experience in the United States / / Committee on Doctoral and Postdoctoral Study in the United States, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1992 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (76 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71/173 |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-20307-2
9786610203079 0-309-56602-9 0-585-14413-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778510403321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1992 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Educating mathematical scientists : doctoral study and the postdoctoral experience in the United States / / Committee on Doctoral and Postdoctoral Study in the United States, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| Educating mathematical scientists : doctoral study and the postdoctoral experience in the United States / / Committee on Doctoral and Postdoctoral Study in the United States, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1992 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (76 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71/173 |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States |
| ISBN |
9786610203079
9781280203077 1280203072 9780309566025 0309566029 9780585144139 0585144133 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Educating Mathematical Scientists: DOCTORAL STUDY AND THE POSTDOCTORAL EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES -- Copyright -- PREFACE -- Contents -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- 1 INTRODUCTION -- PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THIS REPORT -- CONTENTS OF THIS REPORT -- 2 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE -- THE EARLY YEARS -- THE ERA OF GROWTH -- THE ERA OF CONTRACTION -- THE RECENT PAST -- 3 THE PRESENT SYSTEM AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS -- CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS -- 4 HUMAN RESOURCE ISSUES -- RECRUITMENT -- ADMISSION -- DOMESTIC STUDENTS -- WOMEN AND UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES -- FOREIGN STUDENTS -- PLACEMENT -- 5 FOCUSED, REALISTIC MISSION -- STANDARD MODEL -- SPECIALIZED MODELS -- Subdisciplinary Model -- Interdisciplinary Model -- Problem-based Model -- College-Teachers Model -- Common Features of Specialized Models -- 6 POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT -- COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION -- EFFECTIVE ADVISING -- COURSE WORK AND SPECIALIZED STUDY -- EARLY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE -- MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS -- QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS -- RESEARCH AND THESIS -- POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS -- A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PROGRAMS -- 7 RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -- TEACHING SKILLS -- COMMUNICATION SKILLS -- TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS -- THE NON-ACADEMIC MARKET -- THE POSTDOCTORAL EXPERIENCE -- 8 TOWARD MORE SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS -- FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTS -- PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES -- FEDERAL AGENCIES -- THE KEY TO ACTION -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A DOCTORAL AND POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM SELF-EVALUATION -- APPENDIX B ADVICE TO POTENTIAL GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE MATHEMATICALSCIENCES -- APPENDIX C PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE MATHEMATICALSCIENCES. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910960968203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1992 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Moving beyond myths [[electronic resource] ] : revitalizing undergraduate mathematics / / Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, National Research Council
| Moving beyond myths [[electronic resource] ] : revitalizing undergraduate mathematics / / Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (74 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71/173 |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-20378-1
9786610203789 0-309-58333-0 0-585-14355-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456242503321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Moving beyond myths [[electronic resource] ] : revitalizing undergraduate mathematics / / Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, National Research Council
| Moving beyond myths [[electronic resource] ] : revitalizing undergraduate mathematics / / Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (74 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71/173 |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-20378-1
9786610203789 0-309-58333-0 0-585-14355-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778502103321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Moving beyond myths : revitalizing undergraduate mathematics / / Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, National Research Council
| Moving beyond myths : revitalizing undergraduate mathematics / / Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (74 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71/173 |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States |
| ISBN |
9786610203789
9781280203787 1280203781 9780309583336 0309583330 9780585143552 0585143552 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
MOVING BEYOND MYTHS -- Copyright -- FOREWORD -- PREFACE -- CONTENTS -- THE CHALLENGE -- PROFILES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION -- Community Colleges -- Liberal Arts Colleges -- Comprehensive Universities -- Research Universities -- THE MYTHS -- BEHIND THE MYTHS -- DEPARTMENTS UNDER STRESS -- INADEQUACIES AND DEFICIENCIES -- FACING THE MYTHS -- WASTED BREATH -- MISSING CONTEXT -- CASUAL TEACHING -- FLAWED MODELS -- OUTMODED VALUES -- INVISIBLE INSTRUCTORS -- MOVING BEYOND MYTHS -- GOALS -- AN ACTION PLAN -- Develop and Promulgate Effective Instructional Models -- Faculty -- Departments -- Colleges and Universities -- Professional Societies -- Government -- Establish and Disseminate National Guidelines or Standards -- Professional Societies -- Faculty -- Departments -- Colleges and Universities -- Government -- Build and Sustain Supportive Attitudes and Structures -- The President and Governors -- Congress, State Legislators, Regents -- Federal and State Agencies -- Universities and Colleges -- Faculty and Departments -- Professional Societies and National Organizations -- MATHEMATICS BEYOND MYTHS -- SUMMARY -- EVIDENCE AND DOCUMENTATION -- REFERENCES -- Sources -- FIGURES -- APPENDIX -- CHALLENGES FOR COLLEGE MATHEMATICS: AN AGENDA FOR THE NEXT DECADE (SUMMARY OF ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN COLLEGES-MATHEMATICAL… -- Goals and Objectives -- Breadth and Depth -- Learning and Teaching -- Access and Encouragement -- Using Computers -- Doing Mathematics -- Students -- Renewal -- COMMITTEE ON THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES IN THE YEAR 2000 -- STAFF -- BOARD ON MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES -- STAFF -- MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION BOARD -- STAFF -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOR MOVING BEYOND MYTHS -- AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY -- NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS -- COMMITTEE ON THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES IN THE YEAR 2000 -- MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION BOARD.
COMPOSITION COURTESY OF -- FINANCIAL SUPPORT. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910960960103321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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