What is Mathematics?

In one sense mathematics is the oldest of the liberal arts and sciences in that the formal methods used in mathematics today were introduced by the ancient Greeks over 2000 years ago. Even back then people realized the centrality of mathematics to liberal education - the phrase "Let no one ignorant of Mathematics enter here" is said to have been above the doorway of Plato's Academy in Athens.

Mathematics is a challenging but an engaging discipline because it trains the mind in critical and logical thinking. It challenges the intuition and stretches the imagination. Its mastery is central to the natural sciences and figures prominently in many of the social sciences. Because it trains one to think logically, mathematics provides an excellent preparation for any career field - technical or non-technical.

Up and Coming Events:

October 26-27, 2007 Wittenberg hosts the Fall Meeting of the Ohio Section of the MAA