Jenny Quinn

January 16 Day 314: The Speed of Change

Today I finally set up my Christmas Roomba. It was a present I requested, so you might think I would have busted it out sooner. I am happy to report that my kitchen is now crumb-free and the back hallway, where we take off our shoes, is sand/dirt free. I’m quite pleased with the outcome.Continue reading “January 16 Day 314: The Speed of Change”

January 15 Day 313: Transcription Errors

Recording a zoom lecture to the cloud will create an audio transcription. In math, the interpretation of what we say can be amusing. While posting yesterday’s class, these beauties caught my eye. What Zoom thought What was said IRL …rotating an accident… …rotating a hexagon… parody parity serum necessary no theorem necessary What group isContinue reading “January 15 Day 313: Transcription Errors”

January 14 Day 312: Metlakatla?

It was 6 am and the alarm on my cell phone was telling me to get up. I turned it off and began thinking through the universal question, “What’s on my list for the day?” There was the possibility of a collaboration session but I hadn’t confirmed it beforehand. And it would be at 8Continue reading “January 14 Day 312: Metlakatla?”

January 13 Day 311: Skipping Out

I feel a little guilty because I didn’t write anything yesterday. The quarter began over a week ago. My experiment with a new-to-them technology was less than ideal partly because only half the students were present and partly because I was an idiot. I am more than willing to talk about my own limitations, butContinue reading “January 13 Day 311: Skipping Out”

January 11 Day 309: JamBoard vs. Limnu

I started the quarter using Google JamBoard because it was the technology the students used in the first quarter of this two quarter sequence. I’ve used it for two days and I have a few complaints. I can only select one object at a time to copy/move/resize. The size of the images pasted to theContinue reading “January 11 Day 309: JamBoard vs. Limnu”

January 10 Day 308: How To Clarify?

I thought my instructions were clear. I am teaching an inquiry-based learning class synchronously but remotely. Because of the JMM2021, based on student availability I changed the time of the class last week to 5-7 pm Pacific Standard Time. When someone cannot attend, I have a (less ideal) alternate to participation in class. Here areContinue reading “January 10 Day 308: How To Clarify?”

January 9 Day 307: My New Hero Dr. Chelsea Walton

The Joint Mathematics Meeting is just about over. I have a social engagement remaining but my calendar for presentations, panels, and meetings is done. There were some remarkable moments but if I got to award a “Most Valuable Mathematician #JMM2021“, it would have to go to Dr. Chelsea Walton. Dr. Walton gave two (not oneContinue reading “January 9 Day 307: My New Hero Dr. Chelsea Walton”

January 8 Day 306: What’s Missing?

It’s the end of day three of the Joint Mathematics Meeting. There have been inspiring talks, earnest discussions, fond remembrances, and vulnerable honesty. But the fatigue is real. Conference fatigue + zoom fatigue + emotional fatigue and I am ready to return home. No wait, I’m already there. And that’s what’s missing. We have reachedContinue reading “January 8 Day 306: What’s Missing?”

January 7 Day 305: JMM Memories

This is the last Joint Mathematics Meeting jointly managed by the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America. Plus today was the Association for Women in Mathematics panel celebrating its 50th anniversary. So forgive me for feeling a little nostalgic. I searched Facebook and Twitter for posts from the past and was notContinue reading “January 7 Day 305: JMM Memories”

January 6 Day 304: The Mixed-Up No Good Very Bad Wonderful(?!?) Day

Twelve years ago, the Joint Mathematics Meeting was in Washington, DC as the election of President Obama was being certified. The place was electric—full of optimism and hope. Today the virtual Joint Mathematics Meeting started. It was supposed to be in Washington, DC too. I imagine the city is again electrified—this time with hostility andContinue reading “January 6 Day 304: The Mixed-Up No Good Very Bad Wonderful(?!?) Day”