The Math is Everywhere Learning Project

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

Due – Friday, April 15, 2019

All too often math is seen as a subject that is a world of its own, isolated from the humanities and other subjects. Math is not just a class but a topic that constantly impacts our decisions. Math can help us to shop wisely, read maps, buy the right car, use the right computer font, cook a delicious meal, remodel a home within a budget, or develop the next mobile app. In reality, mathematical concepts can be found in our everyday lives--math is used everywhere!

How has mathematics played a role in your everyday life?

The Math is Everywhere Project, founded by Professor Shenglan Yuan of LaGuardia Community College, focuses on bringing faculty and students together to conduct research projects that demonstrate the often surprising connections between mathematics and other subjects.

One major goal for this project is to open the door for interdisciplinary dialogue by showing the many places that math is found, those in non-math areas will learn of its importance, and math majors and instructors can learn how the math they teach is used elsewhere.