MATHEMATICS

Interactivity, Interface and Internet						Mr. Deck

Megan Brophy									        636-6317

Interfaces for the disabled.  A study of different computer interfaces for people with various disabilities.

Rhia Bucklin										x6539

Investigation into the field of hypertext as a fairly new type of media and form of expression.  The creation of a hypertext on hypertext to educate and show what it is.

Nicholas DeSpoelberch								x6629

Looking into internet security, firewalls and some of their consequences.  Hacking and system security, level of security necessary.  Possibly learning Linux and more about Unix/Linux security.

Frances Duncan									x6429

An exploration of advertising rising in new media/the internet.....with attention to schools; advertising within schools via the internet.

Elijah Kaufman

Art Software:  A critique of Western Society

Thomas Mintz										x6575

Desensitizing Effects of the Internet on Youth.  With ever incresing amounts of suggestive and graphic materials easily accessible to today's youth some effect must be evident.

Stephen Scardamalia									x6599

Corporate Ownership & Control of Media and its Relation to the Internet.  The media from which we acquire our news and entertainment are owned and controlled by fewer & fewer massive corporations.  This is a study of who owns what, and how the Internet can reverse the centralization and control of information.

Suzanne Theberge									x6964

Is E-mail Good or Bad?  I am studying the sociological implication of e-mail on people of my generation.  I am interested in how it changes relationships.


Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences				Mr. King

Jessica Chasnoff									x6450

Critical Analysis of an Introductory Economics Text.  I am studying the basic principles behind macro-economics.  I am interested in this topic because I want to see how current economic theory translates into current trends in economic development.  It is important for me to know what math and theory are behind these current and seemingly problematic trends.

Serena Clark										x6926

Environmental Issues and Mathematical Modeling.  A study of the mathematical tools and techniques used to evaluate known data to predict future trends of important environmental indicators.  Specifically, patterns of global warming and atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration will be examined.

Jenna Esposito										x6841

Pros and Cons of the Electoral College System.  A historical analysis of the construction of the electoral college system and a study of modern arguments for and against its abolishment.

Jessica Flood										x6847

The Interplay of Mathematics and Music.  I am exploring the links between the "inner life" of mathematics and music through a study of Edward Rothstein's Emblems of Mind.  Both physical and abstract connection are being studied with the goal of understanding how these two seemingly unrelated topics are related.

Jennifer Fox										x6919

Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics.  A study and examination of fundamental principles of logic and reasoning underlying mathematics.

Kathleen Kavanagh									x6360

Knot Theory and Topology.  A study of the fundamental ideas and methods in mathematical knot theory and topology.

Allyson Kloss

Fair Division and Apportionment.  An examination of the mathematical topics of fair division and apportionment and examples of applications of the theory for important modern issues.

Anna Realini

History and Foundations of the Electoral College System.  I am looking at the original intentions of the creators of the constitution in developing this system.  Next, I will look at critical analysis of the system's relationship to modern politics, popular involvement, and the democratic process.

Marisa Schulman

Gender Issues in Mathematics.  An examination of issues of gender in mathematics and mathematics education.

Andrea Soonachan								           x6721

The Politics and History of Apportionment.  My research has focused on mathematical methods of apportionment and division, specifically those used by the US government to apportion congressional seats to populations.  I am examining the historical and political contexts of the several debates arisen within the legislature over the choice of method.


Linear Algebra:  Theory of Matrices and Vector Spaces			Mr. King


Shifra Burstein									x6750

Mathematical Game Theory.  A study of the basic ideas of zero-sum and non zero-sum games, optimal strategies, and issues of conflict and cooperation.

Anthony Schultz								961-9034

Multivariable Integrals.  I am covering all the subjects in a standard text on multivariable integrals including line integrals, surface integrals, Green's theorem and Stoke's theorem.