The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences (conclusions of an EU project from nonstandard point of view) János Karsai et al. University of Szeged Árpád Takácsi et al. Universit of Novi Sad IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Dangers with such a talk: Long lists of dry boring data Wide focus (what to pick up?) Audience is more expert in this topic than the speaker. Everybody knows better what I plan to speak about Not easy to formulate the conclusions IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 The first impression (before writing the application)
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Then…, when working on it…
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 When receiving the grant...
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Shots of implementation…
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Shots of implementation…
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Shots of implementation…
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Shots of implementation…
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Shots of implementation…
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 And having completed …
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Now the problem is: How to teach Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences? How to complete a project on it?
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Start with some facts: General motivation to study or teach Math is low Practically NO Math teachers have been graduated in Szeged in the recent years. Problems with basic skills in math calculations New „surfing” style of study (does not work for Math)
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Example: Preliminary test for freshman Prarmacy students:
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Results of the test:
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Problems with Math in applied sciences The main interest of the students is their specific applied fields (physics, biology, etc.) Hence: Mathematics is „only” a tool. The students would like to gain maximal benefit with "minimal" mathematical and computer - technical effort. Hard calculations, complicated models - no deep knowledge of mathematical theory behind
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Immediate consequences Students and even many researchers are scared of simply hearing the word "Mathematics„ Sometimes Math methods are ignored from the study and research More general consequences A common opinion (even of responsible leading persons: Why to teach it, computer can do! Math is decreased (or even removed) in the curricula.
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 What to do? Students’ motivation must be increased directly and indirectly Attitude must be changed at all levels: Math and Science teachers Math departments, and science departments University level Governmental level Popularity of Math and Sciences in society
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 … and … What can a cross-border project do… That is what we are talking about:
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 It cannot resolve all the problems, … but can show a good example
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 What we need: Experience Good ideas, programme Appreciating and involvable target groups Some dedicated colleagues Good management Time and power to complete
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/ Partners Bolyai Institute and Department of Medical Physics and Informatics University of Szeged and Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Improvement of computer- and modeling-based mathematics and statistics teaching in science Joint efforts to improve creative thinking, problem-solving skills and application-oriented mathematical knowledge Improvement of interdisciplinary knowledge of teaching staff via joint multilingual trainings Joint improvement of interdisciplinary mathematical-scientific thinking Increase the popularity of mathematics and sciences among the young generation Objectives
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Common communication platform on the web! Development of teaching materials for various fields Writing an electronic book on interesting math problems in sciences Spring Schools Organizing interdisciplinary conferences Open days for wide audience „Meet the professor” Competitions Tasks
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Results and Information sites.dmi.rs/projects/IPA/sites.dmi.rs/projects/IPA/
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Results and Information sites.dmi.rs/projects/IPA/sites.dmi.rs/projects/IPA/
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Teaching developments Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Special teaching concepts that we follow Special didactic methods, topics, language, tools,... Introduce each topic by applications and graphical examples, interactive demonstrations Study by emphasizing, and preferring, computer - aided experimentation and visual arguments to the formal mathematical methods Computer-aided and modeling-based teaching methods Different levels of computer aid in our courses
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Some examples Interactive curve fitting Interactive study Metapopulation models Interactive study of drug dosing Interactive study of epidemiological processes Virtual flowers
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Interesting Mathematical Problems in Sciences and Everyday Life – 2011 Electronic book containing 19 papers University of Szeged, University of Novi Sad Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Collected Electronic Teaching Materials for Various Fields in Mathematics University of Szeged, University of Novi Sad 2011 Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 And even more pieces of interest… for Learning, Teaching Research And… FUN on Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Events
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach Mathematics and Computer-aided Modeling in Sciences Spring School, 2011 University of Szeged, University of Novi Sad Interdisciplinary attractive programme Teachers and their students together Invited expert and student speakers
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Scientific conferences Modeling in Life sciences series, Szeged Cross-border (HU-SRB-RO) Biostatistical Meeting ICTLM series, Novi Sad Geogebra Conferences, workshops in Novi Sad Pannonian Mathematical Modeling International Conference Applications in Lattice Theory
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Photos from
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Interdisciplinary open days Researcher' nights Nature and Math lecturing days, Szeged Physics Day, Szeged, Jan. 29, 2011 University Springs Science Festivals, Novi Sad Teacher trainings Geogebra seminars
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Photos from
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences: Modeling and Computer-Aided Approach
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Mathematical gifts Activity House
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Exhibitions Real and Virtual Flower - Regular Toroids, Novi Sad As you have not seen before… Szeged, Novi Sad
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 „Meet the Prof” in your school
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Information and Publicity Information table Web sites with full documentation of activities Photo albums Mathematical gifts (polyhedra (2200 copies printed) newspaper, radio, tv posters
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Conclusions
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Main result for longer time The project gave a strong common basis for the further work: Web site appreciated internationally Common, general design New research fields Attracting young researchers, students The project can mean the basis of an interdisciplinary cross-institutional work-group
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Main result for longer time Making traditions: Modeling in Life Sciences ccnference series Meet the prof Interdisciplinary prize in Math Competition Spring schools on Math Modeling Scientific activity houses PR Activity: Very intensive media activity of the partners gave a popularity of the partners
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Difficulties Administration Economic and financial neighborhood Very precise and deep administration EU projects: industry style, strong output focused work and documentation; unusual for science people
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Difficulties Professional difficulties Harmonization of interests of partner departments (sometimes conflicting) Harmonization of interests of the team members (sometimes conflicting) Hard regular work load of participants Some target groups are partly undermotivated: hard and intensive PR work is needed Media is generally uninterested in Hungary Uniform style sheets Synchronization of work styles
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Conclusions by the project manager Professionally: successful, provided the results (web, software, actions,...) will be used in the next period. Very intensive work - cannot continue for longer time Wide spectrum: needed strong coordination and harmonization of work, workstyles, personal attitudes, etc. Management: something between a company-style and University department style Administration stuff available only in parts, sometimes confilcting Strong support from the departments and universities – Thank for that!
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 Thank you for your attention! … and …
The project is co-financed by the European Union through Hungary-Serbia IPA cross-border co-operation programme in the frame of the project Teaching Mathematics and Statistics in Sciences, IPA HU-SRB/0901/221/088 We are looking forward to the next cooperation with you in the frame of our new projects!