Interdisciplinary team approaches to mathematical modeling in a liberal arts setting


Meeting Abstract

S9.11  Tuesday, Jan. 6 14:30  Interdisciplinary team approaches to mathematical modeling in a liberal arts setting. SHTYLLA, Blerta; Pomona College shtyllab@pomona.edu

Continuous and targeted engagement of student teams with practitioners and community partners can help create an exciting framework for interdisciplinary mathematical biology inquiry. In this talk I will discuss our experiences teaching modeling through a series of active learning course modules and capstone team projects in a one semester advanced undergraduate modeling course In a small liberal arts college. Challenges in arranging cohesive student teams as well as embedding outside guest lectures and hands on lab and field activities will be discussed.

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