A Computer Laboratory for Teaching Mathematics and Honors Project

该项目将支持建立一个微型计算机实验室，用于从微积分到荣誉项目的数学课程。总体目标是鼓励学生培养对数学的实验态度，通过将计算机作为实验室来加强直觉洞察力，提出猜想，并阐明数学的理论和应用。这个项目将对伊丽莎白城市州立大学产生重大影响，并可以作为其他小型的、以少数民族为主的高等教育机构的榜样，为学生进入21世纪的劳动力做好准备，并鼓励学生攻读数学研究生。

This project will support the establishment of a microcomputer Laboratory that will be used in mathematics courses from calculus through honors projects. The overall objective is to encourage students to develop an experimental attitude toward mathematics by using the computer as a laboratory for strengthening intuitive insight, suggesting conjectures, and illuminating the theory and application of mathematics. This project will have significant impact on Elizabeth City State University and can serve as a model for other small, predominately minority institutions of higher education preparing students to enter the 21-st century work force and encouraging students to pursue graduate work in mathematics.