COMmunity for Mathematics Inquiry in Teaching

The MD-DC-VA COMMIT is a participant of the COMMIT Network (previously the IBL Communities Network), which provides funding for our community. We thank the COMMIT Network for their support.

The MD-DC-VA COMMIT is currently inactive. We will no longer be offering programming as the leadership team is lacking sufficient membership to function properly. If you have any interest in reviving the MD-DC-VA COMMIT, please contact Kelly Bubp at kmbubp@frostburg.edu for info.

We are excited to sponsor the Workshop at the Spring Meeting of the MAA MD-DC-VA Section at George Mason University. We are thrilled to have Rebin Muhammad leading the Workshop on Integrating 3D Printing into Mathematics Classroom and would love to see you all there. Please see the Workshop details below and spread the word to anyone and everyone 😊. Spring 2025: George Mason University, Apr. 11 – 12, 2025. with the workshop taking place on Friday, April 11, from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Workshop Info

Title: Integrating 3D Printing into Mathematics Classroom: A Hands-On Workshop

This interactive workshop explores practical approaches to teaching mathematical concepts through 3D printing technology. Drawing from classroom implementations and student projects, participants will learn how to transform abstract mathematical ideas into tangible learning tools using freely available educational resources. The session will showcase applications including Riemann sums, volumes of revolution, centroids, parametric equations, and infinite series representations and others.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with Desmos, Fusion 360 (educational license), and CalcPlot3D to create and modify mathematical models. The applications extend beyond calculus to courses such as pre-calculus and linear algebra, making this approach adaptable across various levels of mathematical instruction. Using modern, user-friendly, and cost-effective 3D printing technology (Bambu Lab), Math educators will discover how to integrate maker technology into their curriculum—regardless of prior experience with 3D printing or coding.

A live 3D printing demonstration will be conducted during the workshop using a Bamboo 3D printer.

Resources:

Project Repository: GitHub - 3D Print Calculus
Student Work Gallery: Calculus 3D Print Gallery

Bio: Rebin Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Montgomery College, where he has been a faculty member since August 2020. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Ohio University and previously taught at Salahaddin University-Erbil (SUE) and Soran University (SU) in Kurdistan, Iraq.

Dr. Muhammad is dedicated to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. His teaching philosophy incorporates evidence-based practices such as Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) and Standards-Based Grading (SBG). His current work focuses on integrating 3D printing technology, developing interactive web-based applications.

Beyond academia, Dr. Muhammad is interested in Islamic geometric art, chess, mountain biking.

Personal website: https://rebinmuhammad.com/

Who are we?

The MD-DC-VA COMMIT was formed in early 2016 (the group was originally called the MD-DC-VA IBL Consortium) as a network of college math instructors with a common interest in teaching and learning using inquiry. We recognize that teaching with inquiry can look very different in different contexts, and view our role as supporting instructors in utilizing the version that works for them and their students. Names that have been used for teaching with inquiry include: ambitious teaching, project-based learning, complex instruction, inquiry-oriented learning, discovery learning, inquiry-based learning, and student-centered teaching. We welcome members who are new to teaching with inquiry as well as those who are more experienced. Please join us!

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