MATHEMATICS

Reference Books | Databases | Periodicals | Websites

REFERENCE BOOKS

• The A to Z of mathematics: a basic guide. New York: Wiley-Interscience, 2002. R510 S49
• A to Z of women in science and math. New York: Facts on File. 1999. R509.2 Y675
• CRC standard mathematical tables and formulae, 30th ed., 1996. R510.212 M315
• Dictionary of applied math for engineers and scientists. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, 2003. R510 D498
• Dictionary of mathematics. London; Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn. 1999. R510.3 D498
• Handbook of mathematical formulas and integrals. Elsevier Academic Press. R510.212 J44 2004
• Handbook of mathematical, scientific, and engineering formulas, tables, functions, graphs, transforms. 1994. R502 H357
• Engineering mathematics handbook: definitions, theorems, formulas, tables. 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill. 1987. R510.0212 T85

DATABASES

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PERIODICALS

Find Journals on Mathematics, available in print at Plough Library and/or online through CBU databases.

WEBSITES

General Reference | Statistics | History of Mathematics | Professional Organizations | Selected Topics

-- GENERAL REFERENCE

• Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures: National Institute of Science and Technology dictionary of algorithms, algorithmic techniques, data structures, archetypical problems, and related definitions.
• Math2.org - formerly Dave's Math Tables: Reference tables covering general math, algebra, geometry, Odds and Ends (constants, vectors, complexity, and unproved theorems); trigonomery, statistics, and Advanced Topics.
• Mathematics Resources for University Readiness: Collection of exercises on high school mathematics topics that seem important for university study in mathematics, the other sciences, engineering, and commerce.
• On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences: Identifies integer sequences: type in a series of numbers, and database will complete the sequence and name it, along with mathematical formula used to derive it and classificatory structure.
• S.O.S. Math: Mathematical Tables and Formulas: Common mathematics tables and formulas, including multiplication, primes, integrals, trigonometrics, conversions, and derivatives.
• Mathworld: Comprehensive, interactive mathematics encyclopedia compiled by Erick Weisstein for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers.
• Online Weights & Measures: Collection of on-line calculators, conversion tools, measurements and weights. Also includes cost of living calculator, currency converter, rates of inflation, etc.
• Science.gov - Mathematics: Government science organizations select their best science information for science.gov. Includes selected authoritative science Web sites and often hard-to-access scientific databases (specific content varies by database).

-- STATISTICS

• Offstats: Central source for links to official international statistics sites. Global, regional, and national resources in a wide range of subject areas.
• Surfstat: Online course in introductory statistics includes an extensive, browsable online glossary.
• Electronic Statistics Textbook:
  Searchable, online statistics textbook with an extensive glossary (some entries may refer to specific features of STATISTICA software).

-- HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

• History of Mathematics: Provides information on history of math grouped in 60+ categories, and biographies of over 1,400 mathematicians.
• Women in Math Project: Resources for and about women in math, including an extensive collection of biographies, and career information for mathematicians.

-- PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• American Mathematical Society (AMS)
• American Statistical Association (ASA)
• Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
• National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)

-- SELECTED TOPICS

• Calculus Animations: Small collection of graphical animations designed to assist with mathematical concepts utilized in the study of calculus.
• Combinatorial Structures Index: Includes thorough lecture notes and references covering topics such as Latin squares and Hadamard matrices.
• Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics: Covers current topics like routing problems (Euler paths and circuits and Hamilton paths and circuits); mathematics of scheduling; mathematics of voting and elections, fair division, and apportionment.
• Linear Algebra Toolkit: Collection of modules to help students learn and practice basic linear algebra procedures such as Gauss-Jordan reductions or calculating the determinant.
• Origami & Math