Number 3, May 1998

ISSN 1385-7940

A gzipped PostScript version and a DVI version of the SAC Newsletter 3 are available.

   
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• Contents
• About the SAC Newsletter
• Notice from the Editors
• Editorial Board
• Report on SAC Network
• Objectives of the Network
• Comparison objectives and accomplished work
• Benefits of working together
• Contribution to training and mobility
• The MaTILDA '97 Workshop
• The JAVA Course with a touch of math
• Dissemination
• CAIN Europe: The Web server
• The SAC Newsletter
• A New Research Initiative in ``Numerical and Symbolic Scientific Computing'' at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria
• General description
• Scientific goals of the initiative (SFB)
• Short descriptions of individual projects in the SFB
• News from the CAME (Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education) Society
• Report on the Chicago ICTCM-10 Conference
• Announcement of ICTCM 11, November 19-22, 1998, New Orleans, LA.
• Announcement of 3rd International DERIVE/TI-92 Conference, July 14-17, 1998 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
• ATCM'98
• The Needs of Industry for Polynomial System Solving:

A report from the FRISCO project
• Introduction
• Strategy for Contacting Companies / Industries / Researchers
• Summarising the answers
• Main Areas involved
• Mathematical Software used
• Characteristics of the polynomial systems of equations
• Algorithms and Solutions
• Explicit needs from the answers
• The Non-Linear World
• The Nordgren crack model
• The shock absorber from LABEIN
• The MESFET transistor
• The Chandrasekhar H-Equation
• The filter bank design case from CCETT
• Description of the problem
• The polynomial system of equations
• Computer algebra tools used to solve the problem
• Results and Conclusions
• Bibliography
• The CANDEMAT case
• The ONERA-CERT case
• Conclusions
• Appendix: The Questionnaire
• Guide to the Questionnaire
• The Questionnaire
• Acknowledgements
• Matrix exponential via Clifford algebras
• Abstract
• Article (in dvi style)
• References
• Overview of EAT, a System for Effective Homology Computation
• Abstract
• Introduction
• A Quick Tour (in dvi style)
• Distribution and Requirements
• References
• Reports on Conferences and Workshops
• Report on the Chicago ICTCM-10 Conference
• ICTCM-10: Abstracts of some Presentations
• Didactical Resources for Meaningless Mathematics: Tomas Recio, Spain.
• Students' use of Multiple Representations in the Context of a CAS-Enriched Problem-Solving Environment: Kathy Heid et al, USA.
• Technology for the Class of 2004, a Look at the Future: Jerry Glynn, USA.
• Effect of Technology on the Ways Teachers Solve Extrema Problems: Nurit Zehavi, Israel.
• ACT: College Reform Algebra Robert Mayes, USA.
• Experimental and Active Learning with Computer Algebra Systems: Results and Concepts of Two Austrian Projects: the DERIVE Project and the TI-92 Project: Helmut Heugl, Austria.
• Computer Algebra Systems in Mathematics Education: Research Goals and Design: Manfred Kronfellner, Austria.
• Technology and Assessment in the UK: One Step Forwards, Two Steps Back: John Monaghan, United Kingdom.
• Aspects of Engineering Mathematics with DERIVE for Windows:

Anthony Watkins, United Kingdom.
• Students using a TI-92: Technical Work and Understanding of Mathematics: Jean-baptiste Lagrange, France.
• Small Steps: Introducing CASs into South African Schools: Cyril Julie, South Africa.
• Report on a ``Special Year on Gröbner Bases''
• Report on EACA 3
• PhD Theses (both in dvi style)
• Algebraic and effective methods in Quantum Groups
• Report on G. Trujillo's thesis: Efficient algorithms in Real Algebraic Geometry: Closed Formulae for Polynomial System Solving
• Book Reviews
• Computational Methods in Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry.
• Gröbner Bases and Applications.
• MAPLE, A Comprehensive Introduction
• VisualDSolve
• Animating Calculus
• Announcements
• Calculatrices symboliques et géométriques dans l'enseignement des mathématiques
• Les objectifs
• Parrainages sollicités
• Au niveau local:
• Au niveau national:
• Au niveau européen:
• Responsable du colloque
• PROGRAMME
• Jeudi 14 mai 1998
• Vendredi 15 mai 1998
• Samedi 16 mai 1998
• SIMAI
• The Second International Theorema Workshop
• MEGA 98
• ICTM
• Scope
• Conference Themes
• Programme
• For More Information
• Invited Speakers
• Hand-held Calculator Workshops
• 3rd International DERIVE/TI-92

Conference
• Preliminary Program & Registration Information
• Scientific Program
• Keynote Addresses
• Lecture Presentations
• Workshops
• Program Committee
• ACA'98
• ISSAC98
• General Information
• Conference activities
• Abstracts of the Tutorial Courses
• Around Symbolic Integration
• Towards ``soft'' Typing in Computer Algebra Systems
• Interaction between Numerical Analysis and Computer Algebra
• Further Information
• EACA-98
• AISC'98
• About this Conference Series
• Topics
• Invited Speakers
• Deadlines
• Submission Requirements
• About the Place of the Conference
• Steering Committee
• Program Committee
• Addresses
• About this document ...

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