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-==Upcoming Colloquium==+==MSCS Event Calendar==
 +Please click [http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/mscs/MSCS_Event_Calendar here] to view the MSCS event calendar.
-''' Interpolation with Sparsity Assumptions: From Syphilis Testing to Sparse Fourier Transforms by Dr. Mark Iwen'''+<!--
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-'''About the Speaker:''' Mark Iwen was born in Wisconsin, and has a B.Sci. degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in both Mathematics and Computer Science. While an undergraduate he took several semesters off to work in the Applied Research and Electrical Systems Software Design departments at Hamilton Sundstrand Aerospace. He earned his Ph.D. in 2008 from the University of Michigan in Applied & Interdisciplinary Mathematics. From September 2008 through August 2010 Dr. Iwen was a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) in Minneapolis, MN. He has been a visiting assistant professor at Duke University since September of 2010. His research interests include signal processing, computational harmonic analysis, algorithms, scientific computing, and analysis of high dimensional data sets.+-->
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==Do I have to take a math class at St. Olaf?== ==Do I have to take a math class at St. Olaf?==
-The short answer is no, but the longer answer is that all B.A. students must satisfy the ''Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning'' (AQR) General Education requirement (B.M. students might choose to complete a general education requirement with an AQR course). Students complete the AQR requirement either by taking a designated course in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science or through successful completion of an equivalent course prior to arriving at St. Olaf. Get started on the ''Math and AQR Placement Process'' by clicking [[Placement_Information|here]].+The short answer is no, but the longer answer is that all B.A. students must satisfy the ''Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning'' (AQR) General Education requirement (B.M. students might choose to complete a general education requirement with an AQR course). Students complete the AQR requirement either by taking a designated course in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science or through successful completion of an equivalent course prior to arriving at St. Olaf. Get started on the ''Math and AQR Placement Process'' (that does not include a test) by clicking [[Placement_Information|here]].
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Excellent--we're glad you want to take a course in MSCS! In order to gather information and report it to your advisor we need you to go through the ''Math and AQR Placement Process''. Click [[Placement_Information|here]] to get started and you'll find your way to the information you need. Excellent--we're glad you want to take a course in MSCS! In order to gather information and report it to your advisor we need you to go through the ''Math and AQR Placement Process''. Click [[Placement_Information|here]] to get started and you'll find your way to the information you need.
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New students can get their mathematics and computer science placement results by logging onto SIS. Depending on your interests, goals, and high school preparation, we can recommend the best course(s) in mathematics, statistics and computer science to help you achieve your long- and short-term goals. For more information, ask the chair, Prof. Jill Dietz, ask any MSCS faculty member, or attend an information session during Week One. New students can get their mathematics and computer science placement results by logging onto SIS. Depending on your interests, goals, and high school preparation, we can recommend the best course(s) in mathematics, statistics and computer science to help you achieve your long- and short-term goals. For more information, ask the chair, Prof. Jill Dietz, ask any MSCS faculty member, or attend an information session during Week One.
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-'''1. Math Problem Solving Group''' 
-SPRING 2010: Wednesdays at 6:00 in RNS 206 
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-The Math Problem Solving Group meets weekly to work on a variety of problems, often with a central theme, and to discuss problem-solving strategies. Additionally, students can use the meetings to prepare for the MAA North Central Section Team Contest, the Putnam Exam, the Konhauser Problemfest, the COMAP modeling contest, and other math competitions. This is an excellent exercise for students pursuing careers in math education and for students contemplating graduate mathematical study.  
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-'''2. Weekly MSCS Game Night, Wednesdays 6:45 P.M.''' 
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-All game enthusiasts are welcome to come to SC 188 on Wednesday nights at 6:45 PM to play a variety of mathematical and other board games. Past games have included Hawaiian checkers, and Settlers of Catan, to name a few.  
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-If you are planning to take the GRE Mathematics Subject test this year, now is the time to review. This fall, Professor Woo will be holding evening review sessions for the GRE math subject test. If you are interested in attending the sessions, please email Prof. Woo (woo@stolaf.edu). 
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