ABE EDWARDS

Dr. Abraham Edwards is teaching professor of mathematics at the Lyman Briggs College within Michigan State University. He works alongside a unique mix of mathematicians, physicists, chemists, biologists, historians, philosophers, and sociologists to help bridge the sciences and humanities through interdisciplinary teaching and research. His own research stands at the intersection of culture, society and mathematics, and particularly on the use of primary historical sources in the mathematics classroom. Abe is an experienced public speaker who enjoys talking about mathematical history and encouraging students to pursue their own mathematical research.