Environmental Mathematics
Mimi E. Lam - Mathematician/Educational Consultant
Roberto Gonzales-Plaza
- Mathematician/Scientist
Northwest Indian
College
Student Outcomes
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Deepen
understanding of math concepts
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Transfer of
knowledge
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Make math a
less alienating experience
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Appreciate
math as more than just numbers (logic, patterns, problem-solving)
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Shorten time
students need to complete math transfer requirements
Sample Research Projects/Assignments
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Relationship
between total riparian area restoration and wild stock salmon recovery
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Determine
rate of recovery of culturally relevant tribal landscapes
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Collect clams
& plot clam shell size & mass distributions (Integrated math/bio assignment
from MAC Summer 2002)