JCCC Mathematics

05/13/2026

04/08/2026

It's been a minute, but important math questions are still being studied, such as the best way to slice a pizza.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-mathematically-correct-way-to-slice-a-pizza/?utm_campaign=sprinklr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&fbclid=IwVERDUARDxC9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6zPQ4cDPZSuPbwb4w6S0d9ZPnAKP9eOq4vck18bLXWDpZLi2cEnl05FibX3A_aem_CKAWyE-PqHT_8A36Zj2QDg

The intermediate value theorem shows us how to find an even center on an irregular shape

11/25/2024

This famous probability theory was intuitive, even obvious. It was also wrong.

10/23/2024

Andrew Wiles thought he had a solution to an age-old puzzle. Until it began to unravel.

03/17/2024

Happy Pi Day from the JCCC Mathematics Department (and the Mets)!

03/06/2024

In Alabama, a debate is happening over whether to invest in technology to guide long-term decisions on how to spend opioid settlement dollars or to focus on immediate needs of people in addiction.

02/26/2024

Not necessarily for Math, but definitely useful to know...

Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

02/24/2024

Want to solve the puzzle? Then you have to know the numbers.

02/20/2024

It's been a minute, so... how about reinventing geometry?

Time isn’t just another dimension, argues Tim Maudlin. To make his case, he’s had to reinvent geometry.

12/20/2023

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Want to solve the puzzle? Then you have to know the numbers.