Two mathematics majors Monica Davanzo, Jonathan Zluticky, and a graduate math student Demitrius Moore presented research projects at the 2018 MAKO Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference in Spring Field, MO on November 10th. MAKO is a regional mathematical conference representing universities from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Monica’s presentation was entitled “The Buffered Fourier Spectral Method.” She was mentored by Dr. Yinlin Dong. Jonathan, mentored by Dr. James Fetterly, presented on “Problem Posing Project: A Serious Fibonacci Fiasco.” Demitrius’s presentation was titled “Divergent Thinking or Problem Posing: Creativity at its Best” and he was mentored by Dr. Fetterly. Travel funds for the students were provided by the Mathematics Department.
