Describes the current practice of the senior seminar at Ball State University and reflects on how the seminar has benefited both faculty and student participants. (Author/MM)

Describes a student/faculty research project as one example in an area that appears to offer other opportunities for undergraduate research. Investigates whether people tend to prefer the rectangular shape known as the golden rectangle to other rectangular shapes. (Author/MM)

Discusses experiences teaching mathematics courses in a lecture-free, discussion-based seminar format at all levels of the traditional undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Presents methods for motivating, instructing, and supporting student efforts toward independent reading of mathematical text. Provides a non-scientific assessment of the…

Describes the senior seminar in mathematics at Hood College which is a course in the history of mathematics. It is a student-led seminar with students gaining practice in oral presentation, preparing visual aids, and planning a class. (Author/MM)