Purpose:To encourage students to investigate the sources, motivations and the development of mathematical ideas.The Assignment:A 10-20 page paper on the history and/or philosophy of mathematics. The topics may be chosen from any time period from ancient to modern. The subject of the paper may be pure, applied or both. The essay may also center on the discussion of mathematical ideas evolving from (or contributing to) important advances in engineering, statistics, logics and foundations, or the physical and biological sciences. While the focus of the paper should be on mathematical ideas, it may also include a collateral presentation of individuals who made major contributions. Careful attention must be paid to the formal quality of the prose and organization of the narrative, and the identification of source materials.Eligibility:Any full time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Florida is eligible to compete.The Prize:Two scholarships will be awarded, one for undergraduate, the other for graduate students. The amount of each of the two awards will be $400. The winning essays will be deposited in the Mathematics Library in Little Hall and (possibly) published on the Department homepage on the web).Manuscript Due Date: Thursday, March 31, 2004Six hard copies of the manuscript together with a local phone number and address should be submitted toDr. Richard Crew | |
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