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[Time2000_t22 0100] FW: "What is the point of mathematics?" Find out for FREE at "Math Encounters" on October 7
by Naomi Weinman 25 Sep '20

25 Sep '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, Next month’s talk at the Museum of Mathematics should be of interest to students who have taken or will take M245 (Mathematical Models), that is, ALL of you! Learn applications of modeling and get ideas for M245 projects and future lesson plans. Read below for details for free registration for this remote session. Sincerely, Mrs. Weinman From: National Museum of Mathematics <functions(a)momath.org> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:44 PM To: Naomi Weinman <Naomi.Weinman(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: "What is the point of mathematics?" Find out for FREE at "Math Encounters" on October 7 Dear MoMath friends, Don't miss the October Math Encounters! Join MoMath for "What's the Point: Why Math Really Matters" with Nira Chamberlain on Wednesday, October 7, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York). All around the world, children and even some adults ask the question: "What is the point of mathematics?" The field of mathematical modeling not only helps answer this question, it can even help quench the human thirst for knowledge. Join Dr. Nira Chamberlain, Chartered Mathematician, Chartered Scientist, and President of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (United Kingdom) as he shares applications of mathematical modeling, from serious to fun. From the edge of our solar system to battling an artificial intelligence takeover, we will see the point of mathematics after all. Registration is free. Choose from two online sessions: Wednesday, October 7 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6709&qid=35261976> Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6710&qid=35261976> Math Encounters (mathencounters.org<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6711&qid=35261976>) is MoMath's popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Regards, National Museum of Mathematics Support MoMath at momath.org/contribute<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6712&qid=35261976> momath.org 212-542-0566 11 E 26th St New York, NY 10010 United States Unsubscribe from this mailing<https://momath.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Funsubscribe&r…> Opt-out of all future mailings<https://momath.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Foptout&reset=…> If you opt-out of all mailings you will not receive any news, newsletters, event confirmations, or event invitations from the National Museum of Mathematics.

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[Time2000_t22 0097] TIME 2000 Seminar Info
by Naomi Weinman 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

TIME 2000 Seminar Tuesday, September 15, 2020 8:30am-10:05am Zoom link info below Very Special Guest: President Frank Wu, Queens College, CUNY Special Guests: Daniel Weinstein, Dean: School of Mathematics and the Natural Sciences Dana Fusco, Interim Dean: School of Education Alan Sultan, Chair: Department of Mathematics Eleanor Armour-Thomas, Chair: Department of Secondary Education & Youth Services Special Activity: Getting to Know You Breakout rooms will be assigned Zoom Link: Log in using your CUNYfirst credentials. That is, use your address that has the format first.lastdigitdigit(a)login.cuny.edu<mailto:first.lastdigitdigit@login.cuny.edu>. Make sure you know your address and password before Tuesday morning!* Seminar Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92132903571?pwd=TU5PKys2cUdvcUFraVd1Ull6Z2FvZz09 Meeting ID: 921 3290 3571 Passcode: 160958 Agenda: Please review attached agenda before the seminar and have it available during the seminar. Please prepare your questions ahead of time. *To join the Seminar on Zoom: 1) Open an internet browser and go to cuny.zoom.us 2) Click "Sign In" 3) Enter your CUNYFirst user name and password (User name is Firstname.Lastname##(a)login.cuny.edu<mailto:Firstname.Lastname##@login.cuny.edu>, where "##" is the last 2+ digits of your CUNY ID. Note: This is NOT your CAMS account, which ends in @qc.cuny.edu and is used to get into Google Classroom. 4) Click "Login" 5) Click "Join a Meeting" and use the meeting info above. Seminar attendance is mandatory for all TIME 2000 students. BYOB: Bring your own breakfast! Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t22 0098] FW: Free this week! Limited free spots available for four online events
by Naomi Weinman 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, The Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) hosts meaningful math events and talks on a regular basis. Before the pandemic, I enjoyed attending the events at MoMath in Manhattan. These events are now livestreamed so they can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. The registration fees have been waived for the remainder of this week and registration is FREE for the events listed below. Be sure to read the full descriptions on the MoMath.org Events page and select the $0.00 fee when registering. Do let me know if you see a great presentation if you attend these optional events. Sincerely, Mrs. Weinman From: National Museum of Mathematics <functions(a)momath.org> Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2020 7:47 PM To: Naomi Weinman <Naomi.Weinman(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Free this week! Limited free spots available for four online events Dear MoMath friends, MoMath is pleased to offer FREE registration for all remaining seats at the following events this coming week. Pythagoras to Present Day: Math's Greatest Hits Monday, September 14 at 7:00 pm ET (New York) Join MoMath's 2020-2021 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics Alex Kontorovich for the first session of an eight-week mini-course studying the twists and turns of mathematical ideas throughout history, including a fresh look at the K to 12 curriculum and beyond. Learn more and register for the first session on September 14 for free at p2p.momath.org<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6394&qid=34658380>. I AM A.I.: Explaining Artificial Intelligence Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 pm ET (New York) Artificial Intelligence is the most exciting technology of our time. But how exactly does it work? In which areas is it used? And what are its limitations? In this special interactive presentation for MoMath, mathematician Andreas Matt, director of IMAGINARY, will introduce I AM A.I. using several interactive apps, providing insights into some of the core concepts of AI. Participants are invited to "play and think along," experimenting with a neural network that recognizes handwriting and playing a treasure hunt game to illustrate how "gradient descent" works. Join us to learn about the magic — and the mathematics — behind it all! Learn more and register for free at ai.momath.org<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6398&qid=34658380>. Meet a Mathematician: Donald Richards Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 pm ET (New York) Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join host Alex Kontorovich as we bring diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In September, Alex welcomes Distinguished Professor of Statistics at Penn State University Donald Richards, a statistician whose research intersects with harmonic analysis, representation theory, astrophysics, and finance, among other disciplines. Learn more and register for free at meetmath.momath.org<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6395&qid=34658380>. Egyptian Mystery Thursday, September 17 at 5:45 pm ET (New York) The ancient Egyptians had a somewhat unusual way of handling fractions and created tables of numbers to help them with their calculations. Join Joshua Zucker to decipher an ancient tablet and understand what the Egyptians built, then explore some of the mysteries — unsolved to this day! — of whether the patterns there can be continued forever. Learn more and register for free at egyptian.momath.org<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6396&qid=34658380>. Space is limited! All remaining seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Regards, National Museum of Mathematics Support MoMath at momath.org/contribute<https://momath.org/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=6397&qid=34658380> momath.org 212-542-0566 11 E 26th St New York, NY 10010 United States Unsubscribe from this mailing<https://momath.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Funsubscribe&r…> Opt-out of all future mailings<https://momath.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Foptout&reset=…> If you opt-out of all mailings you will not receive any news, newsletters, event confirmations, or event invitations from the National Museum of Mathematics.

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[Time2000_t22 0096] FW: Knights Table is Open to All CUNY Students
by Naomi Weinman 10 Sep '20

10 Sep '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, Please see the important message below from the college. Food pantries are open and available as per details below. Sincerely, Mrs. Weinman From: Knights Table Food Pantry/Queens College <sima(a)queenscollegecuny.ccsend.com> On Behalf Of Knights Table Food Pantry/Queens College Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 11:13 AM To: Naomi Weinman <Naomi.Weinman(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Knights Table is Open to All CUNY Students Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103033957415&ca=657b9b32-…> [QC Banner] From the Knights Table Food Pantry: During this challenging time, we ask for your assistance in letting your students know that the Knights Table Food Pantry is open to all CUNY students Mondays through Thursdays from 12 noon to 4 pm. The food pantry is open by appointment only; appointments should be made online at https://qcknightstablepantry.setmore.com<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kxhRVp4jowXUSQGxyPptHnBDKzOKFNIMw2uk-DAcIeVf…>. If students would like to know more about the Knights Table Food Pantry, please direct them to www.qc.cuny.edu/pantry<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kxhRVp4jowXUSQGxyPptHnBDKzOKFNIMw2uk-DAcIeVf…>. If commuting is an issue for your students, please tell them to visit https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kxhRVp4jowXUSQGxyPptHnBDKzOKFNIMw2uk-DAcIeVf…> to find a pantry in their local community. Thank you for helping to spread the word about this important service. [https://files.constantcontact.com/72c72f1d001/4cf4a60b-f6b0-441c-ac17-21b19…] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as WebAttendance and WebGrade information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through the QCmailer. Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 SafeUnsubscribe™ nweinman(a)qc.cuny.edu<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> Forward email<http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&m=1103033957415&ea=…> | Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> | About our service provider<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qcmailer@qc.cuny.edu> powered by [Constant Contact]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003&rmc=VF19_V8> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003&rmc=VF19_V8>

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[Time2000_t22 0094] TIME 2000 Meeting questions
by Naomi Weinman 03 Sep '20

03 Sep '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, I hope this note finds you well and that the semester has started smoothly for you. I am trying to plan several meetings - small group, certification, and graduation - and would like your input about your availability in order to establish times for the meetings. My goals are to avoid your classes and ICE meetings while allowing you some break between your remote classes. Please complete the very brief google form at the link below as soon as possible (today would be greatly appreciated, tomorrow at the latest). Link to Google form: https://forms.gle/hbY2XSeWZUn8ScYB8 Thank you. Mrs. Weinman Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t22 0093] TIME to start!
by Naomi Weinman 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, Welcome to the Fall 2020 Semester! A new school year is a time of renewal. We start this semester having experienced remote learning last spring, so we are already starting strong. The college is here to serve you in many ways including: * If you are a student and don't have all the technology you need to thrive in distance learning, our college may be able to help. Click on the "Tell us your tech needs" graphic in the CUNYfirst homepage<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PZx5iTBk_6AKPn6uABmKceClK3T0TecLygCl350kSuJM…> to request a laptop, Wi-Fi hotspot, software and other tech support. * Students seeking support for their emotional well-being and with managing academic-related stress may access the services of a licensed mental health professional through the Counseling, Health, & Wellness Center<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/counseling/Pages/default.aspx> at no charge. Call (718) 997-5420 and leave a message with contact information. Calls will be returned during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Counseling appointments are also scheduled during normal business hours. * There is a QC food pantry. Please visit the Knights Table Food Pantry online<https://knightstablefoodpantry.org/> to make an appointment. * Find Essential Tools & Tips at https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/continuity-for-students/ I look forward to seeing you at our first remote seminar on Tuesday, September 15, at 8:30am. [math humor ad infinitum] Have a great semester! Mrs. Weinman Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t22 0092] TIME 2000 Fall Seminar Dates
by Naomi Weinman 05 Aug '20

05 Aug '20

New this fall! All TIME 2000 seminars will be held remotely via Google Meet. Seminars will be held from 8:30am-10am on the following Tuesdays: September 15, 2020 October 13, 2020 November 10, 2020 December 8, 2020 BYOB: Bring your own breakfast! :) Attendance is required for all TIME 2000 students. Link to Meet: https://meet.google.com/bjq-ygnj-adq Reminders will be sent before each seminar. https://meet.google.com/lookup/bphkqr5glu<https://meet.google.com/lookup/bphkqr5glu?authuser=1&hs=179> Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t22 0091] FW: Number Theory Problems: From Easy to Undecidable — August 5, 4:00pm and 7:00pm EDT (New York)
by Naomi Weinman 02 Aug '20

02 Aug '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, I hope you are all well, staying healthy, and staying vigilant with regard to the COVID-19 restrictions. The Math Museum has a free online event that may be of interest to you. See details, below. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Mrs. Weinman From: National Museum of Mathematics <functions(a)momath.org> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:45 PM To: Naomi Weinman <Naomi.Weinman(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Number Theory Problems: From Easy to Undecidable — August 5, 4:00pm and 7:00pm EDT (New York) EXTERNAL EMAIL: please report suspicious content to the ITS Help Desk. Dear MoMath friends, August is right around the corner, so make your plans for Math Encounters now! Next up, MIT Distinguished Professor in Science Bjorn Poonen will explore "Number Theory Problems: From Easy to Undecidable" on Wednesday, August 5, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm EDT (New York). Rational numbers are fractions such as -2/7. It turns out that the circle x2+y2=3 has no points whose coordinates are rational numbers, while the circle x2+y2=5 has infinitely many. Why do these equations behave so differently? What about more complicated equations: is there a method to decide whether there are any solutions in rational numbers? Join us as a search for answers leads to questions about prime numbers, geometry, and problems that a computer will never be able to solve. Registration is free. Choose from two online sessions: Sign up<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=5001…> for Wednesday, August 5 at 4:00 pm EDT (New York) Sign up<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=5002…> for Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 pm EDT (New York) Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Learn more at mathencounters.org<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=5003…>. Regards, National Museum of Mathematics Support MoMath at momath.org/contribute<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=5004…> momath.org 212-542-0566 11 E 26th St New York, NY 10010 United States

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[Time2000_t22 0090] TIME 2000 Recognized by NYSUT!
by Naomi Weinman 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students and Alumni, I thought you would enjoy seeing the article that was published about TIME 2000 in the latest issue of NYSUT (New York Statue United Teachers publication). Thank you for all the hard work you do to be successful and to make the program such a success! The link to the article is below, as well as a copy of the article. I hope you and your families are all well and that you will have a wonderful summer. Alice Artzt Alice F. Artzt Professor of Mathematics Education Co-Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Secondary Mathematics Education Director of TIME 2000: A Math Teaching Scholarship Program https://www.nysut.org/news/nysut-united/issues/2020/july/queens-college * NYSUT United<https://www.nysut.org/news/nysut-united> * July<https://www.nysut.org/news/nysut-united/issues/2020/july> Top of Form JULY/AUGUST 2020 ISSUE JUNE 13, 2020 Teamwork, mentoring secret to Queens College math ed program Author: Kara Smith Source: NYSUT United FacebookTwitterPrintMore [queens college] Caption: TIME 2000 program graduates with director Alice Artzt, center. Photo provided. Alice Artzt knew she had a problem when she started teaching secondary math education in 1985. "I think I had three undergraduate students entering my methods class," said Artzt, co-director of the Queens College secondary math education program. "I had some career changers, but I had few undergrads." With a single-digit undergraduate population, her choice was clear: start recruiting. But the Professional Staff Congress at City University of New York member also wanted to know why there were so few students. After learning Calculus One had a 50 percent drop rate, the problem became clear - a lack of student support. "They were entering as new students, with no friends and no support system, and they were too shy to go to their professor for help," she said. "If they were thinking of becoming math teachers, that first college experience would kill it." She envisioned a new type of teacher preparation program. One that supported students throughout their academic career, providing a built-in network of classroom friends, an accessible faculty mentor, tuition assistance and a clear path toward a teaching degree. Thanks to a National Science Foundation grant in 1997, Teaching Improvements through Mathematics Education, better known as TIME 2000 - to mark the looming millennium - launched. Nearly 25 years later, it's still going strong with an alumni network of more than 250 educators, and a 95 percent five-year classroom retention rate for program graduates. Past graduates are her best recruiters, said Artzt, TIME 2000 director. "I keep very close contact with the students. I want to know: What's going on? What do they need help with? What do they need me to know?" said Artzt who receives students' grades before they do and works with those who earn a C or less. Regular meetings with math professors also keep her in the loop. "I want anyone teaching a TIME 2000 student to have an investment in their learning." TIME 2000 students take all mathematics and education courses together; one of the first classes, first semester freshman year, is Human Development & Learning. "The course helps them reflect on their successes in learning math in high school and learn to apply that knowledge to learning math in college," said Frances R. Curcio, program co-director and Queens College professor emerita. Field work starts early. Freshmen observe a class taught by a Queens College alumna at the Louis Armstrong Middle School in Queens. "We meet with the teacher before the lesson, to discuss psychological principles to be applied, then we sit around the perimeter of the room and observe. Following the lesson, we debrief," said Curcio, a PSC retiree. "It gets them familiar with how hard it is to teach - many are shocked how much work goes into lesson prep and assessing student needs." Other program features include an annual high school math conference, a tutoring club, newsletter, focused mentoring, journal submissions and monthly hands-on seminars. "The seminars relate math to the real world," explained Curcio noting that past guests include a choreographer who discussed the math of dance, and a mathematician versed in the interlocking designs of artist M.C. Escher. Key to the program's success is keeping students together and having a dedicated faculty member they can turn to, said Artzt. "The relationships students have, that support group, is what gets them through when things get hard." For more information about TIME 2000, visit qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx<http://qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx>. Bottom of Form --

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[Time2000_t22 0089] FW: Special meeting with QC students
by Naomi Weinman 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Dear All, Read the two emails below and see the link for a small gift from Dr. Artzt via math professor Kris Klosin. Enjoy! Naomi It is really exciting to hear the proof of the Goldbach Conjecture from the person who proved it!!! Alice F. Artzt Professor of Mathematics Education Co-Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Secondary Mathematics Education Director of TIME 2000: A Math Teaching Scholarship Program Department of Secondary Education and Youth Services Powdermaker Hall, Room 150E Queens College of the City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11367-1597 ________________________________ Dear all, as most of you know the Weak Goldbach's Conjecture states that every odd integer greater than 5 can be written as a sum of 3 primes. The Conjecture was proven in 2013 by Harald Helfgott who is now a professor at University of Goettingen. This Summer I am teaching a class intended mostly for Math Ed graduate students called "The Invitation to Modern Mathematics". In that class we discuss the Conjecture and some simple aspects of its proof. A few days ago I asked Harald Helfgott if he would agree to meet virtually with my students to discuss his work and answer their questions to which he has graciously agreed. The meeting took place last Friday over Zoom. If any one of you is interested in seeing the recording, here is the link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hwznSMlUmTF1UOki1SAPB-zv_JBqflvD/view?usp=… Best, Kris

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