• ISBN13: 9783031085666
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Mathematics and Statistics
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Publisher Imprint: Springer
• Publication Date: January 1, 2022
• Pages: 308
• Original Price: EUR 59.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 450 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): General and Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics

From the Back Cover
Mathematics research opportunities for undergraduate students have grown significantly in recent years, but accessible research topics for first- and second-year students are still hard to find. To address this need, this volume provides beginning students who have already had some exposure to calculus with specific research projects and the tools required to tackle them. Chapters are self-contained, presenting projects students can pursue, along with essential background material and suggestions for further reading. In addition to calculus, some of the later chapters require prerequisites such as linear algebra and statistics. Suggested prerequisites are noted at the beginning of each chapter. Some topics covered include:

• lattice walks in the plane
• statistical modeling of survival data
• building blocks and geometry
• modeling of weather and climate change
• mathematics of risk and insurance

​​Eli Goldwyn is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Portland. His research is focused on using mathematics to better understand and manage natural populations.
Sandy Ganzell is Professor of Mathematics at St. Mary's College of Maryland. His research covers knot theory, topology of 4-manifolds, and combinatorial game theory.
Aaron Wootton is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Portland. His research interests include complex algebraic geometry, group theory, and geometric group theory.