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A challenge of numbers [[electronic resource] ] : people in the mathematical sciences / / prepared by Bernard L. Madison and Therese A. Hart for the Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the year 2000 ; Mathematical Sciences Education Board [and] Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| A challenge of numbers [[electronic resource] ] : people in the mathematical sciences / / prepared by Bernard L. Madison and Therese A. Hart for the Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the year 2000 ; Mathematical Sciences Education Board [and] Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Autore | Madison Bernard L |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71073 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | HartTherese A |
| Soggetto topico |
Mathematics - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States
Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States Mathematicians - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-21288-8
9786610212880 0-309-59602-5 0-585-08581-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455930103321 |
Madison Bernard L
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| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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A challenge of numbers [[electronic resource] ] : people in the mathematical sciences / / prepared by Bernard L. Madison and Therese A. Hart for the Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the year 2000 ; Mathematical Sciences Education Board [and] Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| A challenge of numbers [[electronic resource] ] : people in the mathematical sciences / / prepared by Bernard L. Madison and Therese A. Hart for the Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the year 2000 ; Mathematical Sciences Education Board [and] Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Autore | Madison Bernard L |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71073 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | HartTherese A |
| Soggetto topico |
Mathematics - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States
Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States Mathematicians - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-21288-8
9786610212880 0-309-59602-5 0-585-08581-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778787203321 |
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Madison Bernard L
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| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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A challenge of numbers : people in the mathematical sciences / / prepared by Bernard L. Madison and Therese A. Hart for the Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the year 2000 ; Mathematical Sciences Education Board [and] Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| A challenge of numbers : people in the mathematical sciences / / prepared by Bernard L. Madison and Therese A. Hart for the Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the year 2000 ; Mathematical Sciences Education Board [and] Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Autore | Madison Bernard L |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 510/.71073 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | HartTherese A |
| Soggetto topico |
Mathematics - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States
Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States Mathematicians - United States |
| ISBN |
9786610212880
9781280212888 1280212888 9780309596022 0309596025 9780585085814 0585085811 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | A Challenge of Numbers -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Introduction and Historical Perspective -- THE MS 2000 PROJECT AND THE SCOPE OF THIS REPORT -- THREE ROLLER COASTER DECADES -- NATIONAL EFFORTS TOWARD RENEWAL -- CONTENTS OF THIS REPORT -- 2 The U.S. Labor Force and Higher Education -- INTRODUCTION -- MORE SKILLS AND GREATER ADAPTABILITY -- GROWTH IN SCIENCE-BASED OCCUPATIONS -- HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES -- THE POOL OF POTENTIAL STUDENTS AND WORKERS -- PERSISTENCE IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT -- SHIFTING INTERESTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS -- NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING -- THE CHALLENGES AND THE RESPONSIBILITY -- 3 College and University Mathematical Sciences -- INTRODUCTION -- STRONG AT THE TOP -- MIXED PRECOLLEGE INDICATORS -- TROUBLESOME TRANSITIONS FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE -- REMEDIATION IN COLLEGE -- SERVICE COURSES -- MATHEMATICS AS AN ACADEMIC COMPETENCY AND SUBJECT -- 4 Majors in Mathematics and Statistics -- INTRODUCTION -- UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS -- DEGREES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS -- GRADUATE STUDENTS -- MASTER'S DEGREE RECIPIENTS -- DOCTORAL DEGREE RECIPIENTS -- PATTERNS AND PROSPECTS -- 5 Mathematical Scientists in the Workplace -- INTRODUCTION -- GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND TRENDS -- EMPLOYMENT OF RECENT GRADUATES -- SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS FACULTY -- CHARACTERISTICS OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FACULTIES -- WHAT FACULTY MEMBERS DO -- FACULTY MEMBERS BY DUTIES AND CREDENTIALS -- THE RESEARCH FACULTY -- FACULTY SALARIES -- AGES OF FACULTY MEMBERS -- WOMEN AND MINORITIES ON THE FACULTY -- TWO-YEAR COLLEGE FACULTY MOBILITY -- FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DOCTORATE FACULTY -- FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY NONDOCTORATE FACULTY -- SUMMARY -- 6 Issues and Implications -- Bibliography -- Appendix Tables -- LIST OF APPENDIX TABLES. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910960683803321 |
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Madison Bernard L
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| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| 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 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| 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 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Preserving strength while meeting challenges [[electronic resource] ] : summary report of a workshop on actions for the mathematical sciences / / Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| Preserving strength while meeting challenges [[electronic resource] ] : summary report of a workshop on actions for the mathematical sciences / / Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1997 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (92 p.) |
| Collana | The compass series |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-18703-4
9786610187034 0-309-59103-1 0-585-08451-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455659803321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1997 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Preserving strength while meeting challenges [[electronic resource] ] : summary report of a workshop on actions for the mathematical sciences / / Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| Preserving strength while meeting challenges [[electronic resource] ] : summary report of a workshop on actions for the mathematical sciences / / Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1997 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (92 p.) |
| Collana | The compass series |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-18703-4
9786610187034 0-309-59103-1 0-585-08451-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778623803321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1997 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Preserving strength while meeting challenges : summary report of a workshop on actions for the mathematical sciences / / Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| Preserving strength while meeting challenges : summary report of a workshop on actions for the mathematical sciences / / 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, 1997 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (92 p.) |
| Collana | The compass series |
| Soggetto topico | Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States |
| ISBN |
9786610187034
9781280187032 1280187034 9780309591034 0309591031 9780585084510 0585084513 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preserving Strength While Meeting Challenges -- Copyright -- PREFACE -- Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- Introductory Comments -- Expectations and New Opportunities at the Division of Mathematical Sciences -- Communicating Mathematics to the Public -- A View from Capitol Hill -- Physical Scientists Are from Mars, Mathematicians Are from Venus -- How on Earth Can We Communicate? -- BACKGROUND -- OBSERVATIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- The Growing Impact of Mathematics in Molecular Biology -- INTRODUCTION -- THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT -- GENETIC MAPPING -- PHYSICAL MAPPING -- DNA SEQUENCING -- SEQUENCE COMPARISON -- EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY -- Mathematicians as Educators -- Educating Mathematical Sciences Graduate Students -- A View of Major Trends at Research Universities -- EXTERNAL PRESSURES AND CHALLENGES -- INTERNAL RESPONSES -- CONCLUDING REMARK -- Background and Overview -- Highlights -- DEFINING DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES -- BROADENING AND IMPROVING EDUCATION -- MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES -- RETHINKING FACULTY EVALUATION -- FRAMING FUNDING STRATEGIES -- IMPROVING COMMUNICATION -- Closing Observations -- APPENDICES -- Agenda -- DISCUSSION MATERIALS -- Small Group Discussion1 -- 1. Communication (within and outside the discipline) -- 2. How to Improve the Educational Program -- 3. Shrinking Funding (external and internal), and What Should Be Done in Light of It -- 4. Evaluating Performance (both educational and interdisciplinary) -- References -- Appendix B The "Douglas" Report's Executive Summary -- Appendix C National Science Foundation Workshop Summary Report -- Preface -- Introduction -- Findings -- (1) Resources -- (2) Breadth of Skills and Knowledge -- (3) The Balance between Education and Research -- (4) Diversity of the Graduate Student Population -- Recommendations.
(1) There should be a move to broaden the intellectual content and increase the diversity of skills ... -- (2) Mechanisms for shortening the average time to Ph.D. should be examined. -- (3) Increased use of off-campus internships and other real-world experiences. -- (4) Gradual shift in graduate student support mechanisms. -- Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910969843303321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1997 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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