2021-22
2021-22 Academic Year Activities
May 14, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Logan Knudsen (TAMU)
Title: Double Latin Squares
Abstract: We will inspect a variation of the traditional Latin Square, known as the Double Latin Square, where the player will attempt to arrange n colors and n numbers such that each row and column has only one of each color and number.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Dr. Maurice Rojas (TAMU)
Title: Dividing, conquering, and detecting compositeness
Abstract: "Divide and conquer" is a useful trick in many important algorithms. We'll see two examples: One coming from computational geometry and the other from cryptography. The first example is the computation of convex hulls in the plane (a construction useful in robotics). The second example involves deciding whether a number is composite (i.e., not prime) *without* factoring the number. This turns out to be useful for securely sending credit card numbers over the internet.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Dr. Maurice Rojas (TAMU)
Title: Dividing, conquering, and detecting compositeness
Abstract: "Divide and conquer" is a useful trick in many important algorithms. We'll see two examples: One coming from computational geometry and the other from cryptography. The first example is the computation of convex hulls in the plane (a construction useful in robotics). The second example involves deciding whether a number is composite (i.e., not prime) *without* factoring the number. This turns out to be useful for securely sending credit card numbers over the internet.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
April 30, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: David Manuel (TAMU)
Title: Proofs Without Words
Abstract: There are many patterns in mathematics. Is it possible to represent these entirely in pictures? What can a seven year-old math whiz teach us about these? In this session, we will discover some of these patterns and how to represent them entirely in pictures, including a well-known theorem about a certain type of triangle.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: David Manuel (TAMU)
Title: Proofs Without Words
Abstract: There are many patterns in mathematics. Is it possible to represent these entirely in pictures? What can a seven year-old math whiz teach us about these? In this session, we will discover some of these patterns and how to represent them entirely in pictures, including a well-known theorem about a certain type of triangle.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: David Manuel (TAMU)
Title: Proofs Without Words
Abstract: There are many patterns in mathematics. Is it possible to represent these entirely in pictures? What can a seven year-old math whiz teach us about these? In this session, we will discover some of these patterns and how to represent them entirely in pictures, including a well-known theorem about a certain type of triangle.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
April 23, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Dr. Nick Treuer (TAMU)
Title: Blue Dot Solitaire
Abstract: In this activity, we will investigate what are the essential conditions for beating the game "Blue Dot Solitaire" developed by the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Logan Knudsen (TAMU)
Title: Double Latin Squares
Abstract: We will inspect a variation of the traditional Latin Square, known as the Double Latin Square, where the player will attempt to arrange n colors and n numbers such that each row and column has only one of each color and number.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Logan Knudsen (TAMU)
Title: Double Latin Squares
Abstract: We will inspect a variation of the traditional Latin Square, known as the Double Latin Square, where the player will attempt to arrange n colors and n numbers such that each row and column has only one of each color and number.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
April 9, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Sheagan John (TAMU)
Title: Modular Arithmetic and Special Magic Squares
Abstract: A whole number N is called summable of length n if it has a special kind of digit representation, which we will define in our activity. We will investigate how to construct summable numbers of varying length, prove some statements about them, and introduce a notion of Magic Squares using summable numbers.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Sheagan John (TAMU)
Title: Modular Arithmetic and Special Magic Squares
Abstract: A whole number N is called summable of length n if it has a special kind of digit representation, which we will define in our activity. We will investigate how to construct summable numbers of varying length, prove some statements about them, and introduce a notion of Magic Squares using summable numbers.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Soumendra Ganguly (TAMU)
Title: Graceful Graphs
Abstract: For graphs with m edges, we will label their vertices with some subset of integers from 0 to m ensuring that no two vertices have the same label. To an edge, the endpoints of which have already been labelled, a value equal to the absolute value of the difference between the labels of its endpoints will then be automatically assigned. To obtain a graceful graph, we have to label the vertices in such a way that the edges end up having all the values from 1 to m.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
March 26, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Matthew Atanas (TAMU)
Title: Search and Rank
Abstract: We will be modeling a basic search engine by analysing some simple webpages that link to each other to find out which webpages are the most 'popular'. We will expand this concept to explore the math of Markov Chains.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Matthew Atanas (TAMU)
Title: Search and Rank
Abstract: We will be modeling a basic search engine by analysing some simple webpages that link to each other to find out which webpages are the most 'popular'. We will expand this concept to explore the math of Markov Chains.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Matthew Atanas (TAMU)
Title: Search and Rank
Abstract: We will be modeling a basic search engine by analysing some simple webpages that link to each other to find out which webpages are the most 'popular'. We will expand this concept to explore the math of Markov Chains.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
March 5, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Nick Treuer (TAMU)
Title: Colored Loops
Abstract: We will explore modular arithmetic (and secretly cyclic groups) using the JRMF application Colored Loops.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Nick Treuer (TAMU)
Title: Colored Loops
Abstract: We will explore modular arithmetic (and secretly cyclic groups) using the JRMF application Colored Loops.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Nick Treuer (TAMU)
Title: Colored Loops
Abstract: We will explore modular arithmetic (and secretly cyclic groups) using the JRMF application Colored Loops.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Feb. 19, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Dr. Phil Yasskin
Title: Pop Tac Toe
Abstract: We will play the game Pop Tac Toe in which two players alternately place checkers on a checker trying to get three in a row. The complication is that when a piece is placed on the board, any pieces on adjacent spaces fly away.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Alexander Riedel
Title: Fibonacci Sequences, Recursions, and the Chicken McNugget Theorem
Abstract: What is the Fibonacci sequence? What can we figure out about its terms? What other sequences can we make if we switch up the first terms? We will explore these sequences and how to construct numbers from them. Extensions of these topics will get into more complicated recursions and the Chicken McNugget Theorem.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Alexander Riedel
Title: Fibonacci Sequences, Recursions, and the Chicken McNugget Theorem
Abstract: What is the Fibonacci sequence? What can we figure out about its terms? What other sequences can we make if we switch up the first terms? We will explore these sequences and how to construct numbers from them. Extensions of these topics will get into more complicated recursions and the Chicken McNugget Theorem.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Feb. 12, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Nick Treuer
Title: River Crossings
Abstract: We will begin with the classic game of bringing a goat, wolf, and cabbage all safely in a small boat to the opposite side of a river. We will then consider variations of the game by adding Zombies and Monsters. We will vary the size of our boat that transports our passengers and use this activity to discuss prime numbers.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Nick Treuer
Title: River Crossings
Abstract: We will begin with the classic game of bringing a goat, wolf, and cabbage all safely in a small boat to the opposite side of a river. We will then consider variations of the game by adding Zombies and Monsters. We will vary the size of our boat that transports our passengers and use this activity to discuss prime numbers.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Nick Treuer
Title: River Crossings
Abstract: We will begin with the classic game of bringing a goat, wolf, and cabbage all safely in a small boat to the opposite side of a river. We will then consider variations of the game by adding Zombies and Monsters. We will vary the size of our boat that transports our passengers and use this activity to discuss prime numbers.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Feb. 5, 2022
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Dr. Phil Yasskin (TAMU)
Title: Painting Cubes
Abstract: We paint a 3x3x3 cube. Then we cut it into 1x1x1 cubes. How are the small cubes colored?
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Dr. Phil Yasskin (TAMU)
Title: Painting Cubes
Abstract: We paint a 3x3x3 cube. Then we cut it into 1x1x1 cubes. How are the small cubes colored?
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Dr. Phil Yasskin (TAMU)
Title: Painting Cubes
Abstract: We paint a 3x3x3 cube. Then we cut it into 1x1x1 cubes. How are the small cubes colored?
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Nov. 20, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Erika Gonzalez Brizuela (Texas A&M)
Title: Switching Lightbulbs
Abstract: We will be exploring factorization patterns through a game where all of the lightbulbs are turned off, and when a person walks down the hallway, they pull the string of certain lights to turn them on based on the number on their shirt. We will predict and prove solutions to scenarios with a small fixed number of lightbulbs and look into patterns to solve larger quantities.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Erika Gonzalez Brizuela (Texas A&M)
Title: Switching Lightbulbs
Abstract: We will be exploring factorization patterns through a game where all of the lightbulbs are turned off, and when a person walks down the hallway, they pull the string of certain lights to turn them on based on the number on their shirt. We will predict and prove solutions to scenarios with a small fixed number of lightbulbs and look into patterns to solve larger quantities.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Matthew Atanas (Texas A&M)
Title: Euclidean Motions in the Plane (Part III)
Abstract: We will continue to explore and do proofs regarding Euclidean Motions in R^2.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Nov. 6, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Priyanga Ganesan (Texas A&M)
Title: Wolves and Sheep
Abstract: We will be playing a combinatorial game on an nxn square involving wolves and sheeps. The wolves can eat any sheep that they see horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Our goal is to arrange them on the square in a way that all sheep are safe from the wolves. We will explore winning strategies for the game and learn some cool counting techniques along the way.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Dr. JD Kim (Texas A&M)
Title: Human vs. Computer or Human with Computer
Abstract: In this talk we will discuss the limits of humans and the limits of computers, and the power we will see when humans use computers wisely and powerfully.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Dr. Sherry Gong (Texas A&M)
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Oct. 23, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Logan Knudsen (Texas A&M)
Title: Minesweeper Investigation
Abstract: Students will investigate the computer game Minesweeper in a competition to see who are the best players, as well as work to identify any patterns they see as they play. Students will learn if Minesweeper is a game of logic or just chance by the end of the activity.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Logan Knudsen (Texas A&M)
Title: Minesweeper Investigation
Abstract: Students will investigate the computer game Minesweeper in a competition to see who are the best players, as well as work to identify any patterns they see as they play. Students will learn if Minesweeper is a game of logic or just chance by the end of the activity.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Logan Knudsen (Texas A&M)
Title: Minesweeper Investigation
Abstract: Students will investigate the computer game Minesweeper in a competition to see who are the best players, as well as work to identify any patterns they see as they play. Students will learn if Minesweeper is a game of logic or just chance by the end of the activity.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Oct. 9, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Dr. Shoo Seto (CSUF)
Title: The Möbius Strip
Abstract: We will be learning about the Möbius strip and what it means to have a surface with only one side. Some paper, scissors and tape will help but is not strictly necessary.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Sheagan John (Texas A&M)
Title: Tiling Grids
Abstract: We will investigate the possibility of coloring an n x n grid with three distinct colors given that there exists no chain of same-colored adjacent blocks with length k. Whether such a task is possible will be shown to depend both on the grid size and the value of k.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Sheagan John (Texas A&M)
Title: Tiling Grids
Abstract: We will investigate the possibility of coloring an n x n grid with three distinct colors given that there exists no chain of same-colored adjacent blocks with length k. Whether such a task is possible will be shown to depend both on the grid size and the value of k.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Oct. 2, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Cristian Andrei (Texas A&M)
Title: Towers of Hanoi
Abstract: The Tower of Hanoi was invented in 1883. It consists of three rods and a number of disks of different sizes, which can slide onto any rod. The puzzle starts with the disks in a neat stack in ascending order of size on one rod with the smallest disk at the top. The objective of the puzzle is to move the entire stack to another rod, obeying the following rules: (1) Only one disk can be moved at a time; (2) Each move consists of taking the upper disk from one of the stacks and placing it on top of another stack or on an empty rod; (3) No larger disk may be placed on top of a smaller disk. We will discuss the most efficient solution to the game and, time permitting, a more general version and its solution.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Cristian Andrei (Texas A&M)
Title: Towers of Hanoi
Abstract: The Tower of Hanoi was invented in 1883. It consists of three rods and a number of disks of different sizes, which can slide onto any rod. The puzzle starts with the disks in a neat stack in ascending order of size on one rod with the smallest disk at the top. The objective of the puzzle is to move the entire stack to another rod, obeying the following rules: (1) Only one disk can be moved at a time; (2) Each move consists of taking the upper disk from one of the stacks and placing it on top of another stack or on an empty rod; (3) No larger disk may be placed on top of a smaller disk. We will discuss the most efficient solution to the game and, time permitting, a more general version and its solution.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Matthew Atanas (Texas A&M)
Title: Euclidean Motions in the Plane
Abstract: We will explore and do proofs regarding Euclidean Motions in R^2.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Sept. 25, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Jonathan Aberle (Texas A&M)
Title: Juice Jumble
Abstract: We will be studying a game where you move around glasses of juice to sort them by color. We'll start by looking for a strategy to win, then move on to variations on the game and looking for formulas for the fastest solution.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Jonathan Aberle (Texas A&M)
Title: Juice Jumble
Abstract: We will be studying a game where you move around glasses of juice to sort them by color. We'll start by looking for a strategy to win, then move on to variations on the game and looking for formulas for the fastest solution.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Jonathan Aberle (Texas A&M)
Title: Juice Jumble
Abstract: We will be studying a game where you move around glasses of juice to sort them by color. We'll start by looking for a strategy to win, then move on to variations on the game and looking for formulas for the fastest solution.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Sept. 18, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Dr. John Treuer (Texas A&M)
Title: Prime Cubes
Abstract: Can you place the numbers 1 through 8 on the vertices of a cube so that adjacent vertices sum to a prime number? We will be exploring this and other fun related questions this weekend!
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Dr. John Treuer (Texas A&M)
Title: Prime Cubes
Abstract: Can you place the numbers 1 through 8 on the vertices of a cube so that adjacent vertices sum to a prime number? We will be exploring this and other fun related questions this weekend!
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Dr. John Treuer (Texas A&M)
Title: Prime Cubes
Abstract: Can you place the numbers 1 through 8 on the vertices of a cube so that adjacent vertices sum to a prime number? We will be exploring this and other fun related questions this weekend!
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)
Sept. 11, 2021
Discovery Learning: Beginner Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM) (Pre-Algebra and below)
Speaker: Dr. Phil Yasskin (Texas A&M)
Title: Diagonals
Abstract: We will count the number of diagonals in a rectangular grid with certain restrictions on which diagonals to count.
Discovery Learning: Intermediate Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM) (in Algebra I or above)
Speaker: Dr. Phil Yasskin (Texas A&M)
Title: Diagonals
Abstract: We will count the number of diagonals in a rectangular grid with certain restrictions on which diagonals to count.
Discovery Learning: Advanced Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM) (in Algebra II or above)
Speaker: Dr. Phil Yasskin (Texas A&M)
Title: Diagonals
Abstract: We will count the number of diagonals in a rectangular grid with certain restrictions on which diagonals to count.
Problem-Solving: Beginner Group (1.45 - 3.15 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Irina Bobkova (Texas A&M), Dr. Guangbo Xu (Texas A&M) Dr. Peyam Tabrizian (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Intermediate Group (3.30 - 5.00 PM)
Instructor: Dr. Jinmin Wang (Texas A&M), Dr. Rodrigo Matos (Texas A&M), and Xiaoyu Su (Texas A&M)
Problem-Solving: Advanced Group (12.00 - 1.30 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Yu, Dr. Sherry Gong and Dr. Zhizhang Xie (Texas A&M)