Hub-and-Spokes

In the "hub-and-spokes" model, all students read a set of core readings that provide shared vocabulary and understanding of the history of mathematics as a human endeavor. That's the "hub".

Then, you get to bring your own intellectual strengths and curiosities to this course. As such, you will choose a sub-topic that aligns with your academic interests. Examples of recent sub-topics have included: Art and Architecture, The History of Navigation, Renaissance-era medicine, Women as Mathematicians, The Art of War, and The History of Computing. Once you choose your subtopic, you will work with Dr. Edwards to select a personal set of readings and questions that will shape your experience in the course. Each of these sub-topics are the "spokes".