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MATH 190

Mathematical Communication

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

This class will cover the fundamentals of mathematical communication, including how to give an effective talk, write clear exposition, and employ relevant technologies. Assigned readings and class discussions will also address the impact of generative AI on the practice of mathematics. The course will culminate in an individual project, developed iteratively over a number of weeks, in which students apply what they've learned to produce an original piece of work that demonstrates both depth of understanding and thoughtful engagement with modern tools. Open only to math majors, this class assumes enough background so that students can focus on communication rather than new mathematical content.

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2 Terms
Lecture 1Open
ID: 26014
0 / 16 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday, Friday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:380-381T
INSTRUCTOR:
Speciel, Romain
3units

MATH 190: Mathematical Communication

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

This class will cover the fundamentals of mathematical communication, including how to give an effective talk, write clear exposition, and employ relevant technologies. Assigned readings and class discussions will also address the impact of generative AI on the practice of mathematics. The course will culminate in an individual project, developed iteratively over a number of weeks, in which students apply what they've learned to produce an original piece of work that demonstrates both depth of understanding and thoughtful engagement with modern tools. Open only to math majors, this class assumes enough background so that students can focus on communication rather than new mathematical content.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday Friday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 380-381T — Speciel, Romain (Undergrad)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — TBA TBA (Undergrad)

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