Math is for Everybody

Dr. John D. Carter is a Professor of Mathematics in Seattle University’s College of Science and Engineering.

John grew up in The Dalles, Oregon on a cherry and apple orchard where he learned what it means to work and gained a love for the outdoors.  He completed his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at the University of Puget Sound and PhD in Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado at Boulder.  John joined the Mathematics Department at Seattle University in September 2001.  He loves teaching differential equations, calculus, and upper-division applied math courses.  John values international travel and collaboration.  He has spent semesters at the Pontific Catholic University of Chile, Saint Louis University in Madrid, and the University of Bergen where he taught and collaborated with colleagues.  His research focuses on mathematical models of waves in the ocean.  He is currently studying models that predict how the seafloor impacts the evolution of waves on the surface of the ocean.

CENTERING WISDOM

1. Reflection:  Think  about how you have used math in your life. What category did it fall into?  

2. Reflection: After listening to Dr. Carter's explanation of mathematics in the world, how do you value mathematics in your life? Do any of his categories ring true for your daily life? Anything you hadn't thought about before?

3. Activity: Think about how you use math in your daily life. Using Dr. Carter's categories, create a values tree analysis with the categories you use most in the roots, and the ones you could use some growth in in the branches. How balanced is math in your daily life? What does this say about how you value math?

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