WVPodcast 6: Math?!? Time to Demystify Math

Love math? Hate it? Listen to Professor Parker Glynn-Adey and three math students discuss their favourite proofs, their motivation behind studying math, the effectiveness of current math education, and more on this episode.

*Podcast Timestamps*
Note: These timestamps are slightly different than the audio-only versions
00:00 - Introductions
02:00 - Carry-Over: What gets you excited about juggling, Parker?
06:00 - Parker juggles :O & explains sight swap
08:28 - Student Carry-Over: How do you react when students say they can't "math"?
10:46 - Why do you like math and what do you find most interesting about it?
16:45 - What is your favourite math proof/algorithm of all time?
26:10 - What are your thoughts on unprovable statements in math?
31:04 - Chat Q: What about complete models?
35:50 - How does it feel to study topics that are difficult to visualize?
42:11 - Is there enough of a balance between mathematical exploration and graded assignments in undergraduate courses?
45:38 - Are there any topics that should've been taught in high school?
52:25 - Chat Q: How do you strike a balance between motivational cool stuff in math & the required stuff for tests?

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