Next week officially begins the new academic year for me. It’s later than most as my University is on the quarter system. I have been enjoying my last full week of “summer” working on dueling writing projects. For two days in a row, I started with a modest writing goal for one project and thenContinue reading “September 13 Day 1284: Preparing to Meet”
Author Archives: Jenny Quinn
August 29 Day 1269: Gotta Love YouTube
It was dark and grey when I left for my morning walk. Surprisingly, the automatic headlights on the Impala did not turn on. Maybe there was enough ambient light that it did not trip the sensor? I manually switched on the headlights. Nothing happened. Then I tested the high beams and they shined brightly. SoContinue reading “August 29 Day 1269: Gotta Love YouTube”
August 23 Day 1263: Creatures of the Sound
The last two mornings have had encounters with native beasts of the South Sound. The heron stayed close to the construction platform. The deer were unphased by nearby humans. And the seals were unusually close to shore.
August 9 Day 1249: Lessons That Really Count
What follows is a recap of my MAA Retiring President’s Address. It contains some slides, all the lessons, and hints at the proofs for identities. The drawings are my own. The title of my talk has its origins at a previous MathFest. Twenty years ago, I was invited to speak in Boulder, Colorado. This isContinue reading “August 9 Day 1249: Lessons That Really Count”
August 8 Day 1248: MAA MathFest 2023
I was so preoccupied during the recent MAA MathFest that I did not take time to write a post in the moment. Consider this a recap of the entire last week. If you have read any of my previous posts, you likely know that I love the Mathematical Association of America (the MAA). MathFest isContinue reading “August 8 Day 1248: MAA MathFest 2023”
July 17 Day 1228: It Must Be Love
It was 4 am and the entire household was up and eating breakfast together. My brother, his wife, his son, and my Mom. It was the conclusion of a family getaway to Las Vegas. Mom and I flew in Friday and then out Monday (at the crack of dawn.) We needed to leave for theContinue reading “July 17 Day 1228: It Must Be Love”
July 9 Day 1218: Dueling Printers
Three months ago, I designed a 3D “voting box” in Tinkercad to be used at our Spring Math Festivals. The beveled cover would slide on top, sealing the box. The idea was to have attendees answer the prompt “How do you feel about math after attending today’s event?” As you can see in the designContinue reading “July 9 Day 1218: Dueling Printers”
June 18 Day 1197: SciArt Celebration
It was the fourth day of the American Society of Microbiology’s annual Microbe conference in Houston, TX. I walked the exhibit floor as a guest. It’s very different than the math conferences that I am used to. Big money. Precision equipment. Fancy swag. In my world, the one of mathematical conferences, related art exhibits areContinue reading “June 18 Day 1197: SciArt Celebration”
June 4 Day 1183: NES/MAA Spring Recap
What a crazy, whirlwind end to the Spring quarter. Who thinks it’s a good idea to finish the last day of teaching with a red-eye to Boston in order to attend the Spring meeting of the Northeastern Section of the MAA? Apparently I did. And I still do. Arriving Friday at 6:30 am, I pickedContinue reading “June 4 Day 1183: NES/MAA Spring Recap”
May 28 Day 1175: Sunday in the Park
Rhododendrons will always and forever remind me of my father. Growing up in Rhode Island there was a huge purple bush along side one house and our own private rhododendron and azalea garden (with trails, a pond, and wisteria covered gazebo) at another. Seeing all the blossoms this morning while walking in Point Defiance ParkContinue reading “May 28 Day 1175: Sunday in the Park”
Math Belongs to All of Us 