The Art and Science of Model Building: A Workshop for College Mathematics Teachers

这个工作坊旨在向大学数学教师介绍建模的艺术和科学，并帮助他们获得在自己的本科教学中引入建模活动所需的技能和信心。研讨会的具体主题是“环境与自然资源冲突的数学建模”，这是因为它的内在重要性、丰富的数学内容和对学生的强烈吸引力而选择的主题。参与应用数学建模项目可以帮助学生理解数学在现代科学中的核心作用，并向他们展示进一步学习数学的价值。正式研讨会将在两个夏天举行。在其间的学年中，每个学员都将在自己的母校教授本科生模特课程或从事一个项目，同时通过互联网与车间同事保持联系。第一个暑期项目将包括为期两周的密集正式学习和实地考察，以了解北落基山脉“现实世界”的环境争端。第二期夏季讲习班将专门讨论已完成的项目和关于建模问题的研讨会。

This workshop is designed to introduce college mathematics teachers to the art and science of model-building, and to help them gain the skill and confidence needed to introduce modeling activities in their own undergraduate teaching. The specific theme of the workshop is "Mathematical Modeling of Environmental and Natural Resource Conflicts," a topic chosen for its intrinsic importance, rich mathematical content, and strong appeal to students. Involvement in an applied mathematical modeling project can help students understand the central role that mathematics plays in modern science, and demonstrate to them the value of further mathematical study. The formal workshop will occur over two summers. During the intervening academic year each participant will teach an undergraduate modeling course or undertake a project at his or her home institution while keeping in contact with workshop colleagues via the Internet. The first summer program will include two intensive weeks of formal study and field trips to learn about "real-world" environmental disputes in the Northern Rockies. The second summer workshop will be devoted to discussions of completed project and seminars on modeling issues.