Final Announcement

The Fourth Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics

Applications of Technology in Mathematics Research and
Teaching for the 21st Century

December 17-21, 1999
at
Guangzhou Normal University
Guangzhou, China

Professor WU Wen-tsün
Honorary Conference Chair

Great Supporting Staff (Fanny & Sally)

Great Facilities (Dr. Poon)

Great Conference Site

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Best Papers

• Algebraic Calculator: Hand-held Symbolic Manipulation, B. Kissane, Australia
• Building Dynamic Mathematical Models with Geometry Expert, X.-S. Gao, China
• Handwriting Interface for Computer Algebra Systems, H. Okamura, T. Kanahori, M. Suzuki, R. Fukuda, W. Cong, & F. Tamari, Japan

Purpose of ATCM'99

ATCM'99 will provide an interdisciplinary forum for researchers and teachers in education, mathematics and mathematical sciences, together with researchers and developers of computer technology, to present their results in using computer technology and exchange ideas and information in their latest development. The conference will cover a broad range of topics on the relevancy of technology in mathematical research and teaching. These include but not limited to:

• computer-aided teaching in mathematical sciences
  
• computer algebra (systems) in research and teaching
  
• multimedia and distance learning
  
• graphing calculators
  
• mathematical research and teaching using technology
  
• numerical analysis
  

The conference will consist of plenary sessions and special session by invited speakers, parallel sessions by contributed papers, and tutorial sessions on software and hardware relevant to mathematical research and teaching. Books, software and hardware may also be on display.

Sponsors of ATCM'99

• CASIO
• HP
• Texas Instruments

December 17, 1999 (Friday)

• 14:00-17:00: Checking in Hotels and registration at various hotel sites.
• 17:00-19:00: Reception Party
  Tickets to tutorial sessions will be distributed to avoid over concentration. There will be sufficient seats in all the tutorial sessions.

December 18, 1999 (Saturday)

• 9:00-9:40: Opening Ceremony
• 9:40-10:30: Plenary Speech 1 - Bruno BUCHBERGER (Austria): Mathematics: The Technology of Reasoning (Chair: Wei-Chi YANG)
• 10:30-10:50: Coffee Break
• 11:00-12:00: Paper Presentations
• Room 1: Harald PLEYM, Chair
• Maple V in Introductory Group Theory: Exploring Permutation Groups, S. Kunyosying, U.S.A.
• The Computer Laboratory Practice for the Computing Tasks of the Group Theory, M. Kolodnytsky & V. Levitsky, Ukraine
• Room 2: G. T. SPRINGER, Chair
• Software System for Mathematics Teaching: The Approach Based on Mathematical Models Typology, M. Kolodnytsky, A. Kovalchuk, S. Kuryata, & V. Levitsky, Ukraine
• Internet Applications in the Mathematics Classroom: University Courses for Prospective Teachers, J. A. Carter & B. J. Ferrucci, U.S.A.
• Room 3: Chankong PRATEEP, Chair
• The Stokes-Bitsadze Problem as a Double Div-Curl Problem, M. Tahir, Pakistan
• Quantum-Mechanical Diffraction and Interference Patterns for Sharp-Edged Slits, W. P. Healy & R. A. Samandra, Australia
• Room 4: Tsuyuki SHIGERU, Chair
  • Chesterton and Mathematics, H. Flores & R. Ramerez, Mexico
  • Technology-enhanced Discourse on a Uniform Movement as a Window on Limits, Cycles, & Chaos, S. Abramovich & A. Norton, U.S.A.
• 12:00-13:00: Lunch
• 13:00-13:50: Plenary Speech 2 - CHUAN Jen-chung (Taiwan): The Joy of Creating Virtual Mathematical Sculptures (Chair: Paul ABBOTT)
• 14:00-15:30: Paper Presentations
  • Room 1: Lyn BLOOM, Chair
  • Using Maple and PHASER on Lab Assignments in ODE Course, Ponidi & B. Alhadi, Indonesia
  • The Maple Plots of the Rectangular Waveguide Modes, B. Guo, China
  • Using Matlab for 3-D Object Recognition by Phase-Only Holographic Information, T.-C. Poon, T. Kim, & S.-C. Chu, U.S.A.
  • Room 2: Xiao-Shan GAO, Chair
    • A Criterion for Annihilating Ideals of Linear Recurring Sequences over Galois Rings, P. Lu, China
    • A Fixed-Parameter Algorithm for SET PACKING, C. Zhang, W. Jia, & J. Chen, China & U.S.A.
    • Mathematical Structures for Rational Discourse, D. Fearnley-Sander, Australia
  • Room 3: Katuhiko SHIMIZU, Chair
    • Technology in the Proposed Primary and Secondary Mathematics Curriculum in Hong Kong, W. M. R. Chow & P. Jones, Australia
    • Teaching Statistics with the Help of HP38G Graphing Calculator, B. Lee, Taiwan
    • Brousseau in Action: Didactical Situation for Learning How to Graph Functions, A. H. Flores Samaniego & S. Victoria Barrera, Mexico
  • Room 4: Mirek MAJEWSKI, Chair
    • The Paradigmatic Roles and Pedagogical Functions of IT in Mathematics Education in East Asia, P. L.-y. Kwok, Hong Kong
    • The Web-Based Evaluation Instrument of the Quality of Mathematics Teacher Education, H. Silfverberg, Finland
    • Distributed Computing Using Java RMI (Remote Method Invocation) , H. Liang, S.-C. Chu, & J. Gerlach, U.S.A.

• 15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
• 16:00-17:40: Tutorials

NOTE. Rooms A, B & C  are equipped with OHP and projection systems are available  upon request. Rooms 1, 2 & 3 are computer labs with projection systems.
• Room A: Pop-Up Engineering and Geometrical Concepts, V. Mohan-Ram, Australia
• Room B: Teaching with the HP 38G Graphics Calculator, M. Anderson, L. Bloom, U. Mueller, P. Pedler, & B. Shi, Australia
• Room C: The Algebraic Calculator: Hand-held Symbolic Manipulation, B. Kissane, Australia
• Room 1: Functions and HP48G Graphics Calculator, B. Lee, Taiwan
• Room 2: Formatting Technical Papers Using Mathematica, P. Abbott, Australia
• Room 3: Maple in Mathematics Instruction, Z. A. Karian, U.S.A.

• 18:30-: DINNER I (You need to purchase the ticket.)

December 19, 1999 (Sunday)

• 9:00-9:50: Plenary Speech 3 - LEE Peng Yee (Singapore): Whither Goes Technology (Chair: Zaven KARIAN)
• 9:50-10:10: Coffee Break
• 10:10-12:10: Paper Presentations
  • Room 1: Mary Ann CONNORS, Chair
    • Collaborations of Three Educational Parties in Leading IT Development in Mathematics Education, P L.-Y. Kwok, K.-Y. Lam, & M.-Y. Tang, Hong Kong
    • Some Conflict of Pressures Caused by the Tradition of Teaching Mathematics and the Development of the New Information Technology, H. Silfverberg, Finland
    • Learning Opportunities with Graphing Calculators: The Case of Asymptotes, I. A. C. Mok, China
    • Mathematical Modeling in the Inquiry of Linkages Using LEGO and Graphic Calculators - Does New Technology Alternate Old Technology? M. Isoda & A. Matsuzaki, Japan
  • Room 2: Jack CARTER, Chair
    • Student's Lab Assignments in PDE Course with Maple, B. Alhadi & Ponidi, Indonesia
    • Samples of Animations from Teaching Engineering Mathematics with Maple V R5, H. Pleym, Norway
    • Pitfalls and Benefits of the Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics, M. Majewski, Macau
    • Mathematics Delivery Using Online Distributed Learning Systems at RMIT, G. F. Fitz-Gerald, Australia
  • Room 3: Sung-Chi CHU, Chair
    • Uses of CAR in Teaching of Mathematics and Computing, N. Wai, Chan, Hong Kong
    • Java Animations to Help Students to Understand Mathematical Concept, I. Kobayashi, Japan
    • Supporting Teachers with the Introduction of Technology into the Mathematics Classroom: A Case Study in Victoria, Australia, P. Jones & W. M. R. Chow Australia
    • The Use of Technology in the Research of the History of Mathematics, O. Takenouchi, Japan
  • Room 4: Matu-Tarow NODA, Chair
  • An Algorithm to Determine Non-perfect Colorings that Arise from Plane Crystallographic Groups, Ma. L. A. N. De Las Penas, Philippines
  • On the Inversion of Vandermonde Matrices, S.-H. Hou, Hong Kong
  • Existence of Equilibrium and Zero-Beta Valuation Formula in the Capital Asset Pricing Model with Hetrogeneous Beliefs, N. Sun, Japan
  • On the Edge-face Total Chromatic Number of Pseudo-Halin Graphs with Delta(G)>=6, L. Liu , China

• 12:10-13:00: Lunch
• 13:00-13:50: Plenary Speech 4 - Ed CONNORS (U.S.A.): Teaching with Technology and Tradition in Mathematics Education (Chair: Masami ISODA)
• 14:00-15:30: Paper Presentations
• Room 1: Lu YANG, Chair
  • Triangular Squares Using Mathematica, D. C. Sengupta, U.S.A.
  • Population Dynamics and Computer Aided Proof, Z. Lu, China
  • Visual Computing of Hexagonal System, C. Lin, China
• Room 2: Vivekanand MOHAN-RAM, Chair
  • The Role of the Teacher in a Computer Algebra System Environment: Is CAS a Benefit or a Burden? I. Cnop, Belgium
  • A Comparison of Authoring Software for Developing Mathematics Self-Learning Software Packages , C.-y. Suen & Y.-m. Pok, Singapore
  • Incorporating the Internet and Microsoft Excel into the Introductory Statistics Classroom, A. Han, U.S.A.
• Room 3: Peng Yee LEE, Chair
  • The Implementation of Graphics Calculators in a Large First Year University Unit, P. Pedler, U. Mueller, M. Anderson, & L. Bloom, Australia
  • Graphics Calculator Use in the Public Examination of Calculus: The Experience of the First Year, U. Mueller & P. Forster, Australia
  • Solar Bicycle Energy Management System Using HP48G Calculator, A. H. B. Hashim, A. B. Idris, H. B. Hussin, I. B. Said, & R. B. Jidin, Malaysia
• Room 4: Desmond FEARNLEY-SANDER, Chair
  • Hybrid Method for Solving Polynomial Equations, L. H. Zhi, Y. Notake, H. Kai, M.-T. Noda & K. I. Shiraishi, Japan
  • Variational Inequality Problems with a Continuum of Solutions: Existence and Computation, Z. Yang, Japan
  • A Generalization of "PolynomialExtendedGCD" and Perturbed Sylvester Equations, S. Matsumoto, Japan
• 15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
• 16:00-17:40: Tutorials
  • Room A: Teaching with the HP 48G Graphics Calculator, M. Anderson, L. Bloom, U. Mueller, P. Pedler, & B. Shi, Australia
  • Room B: Calculus and Differential Equations with the TI-89 and TI-92 Plus, M. A. Connors, U.S.A.
  • Room C: Functions and Data: First Steps in Personal Technology, B. Kissane, Australia
  • Room 1: Workshop for Creating Simple Java Applets, T. Shigeru, Japan
  • Room 2: Mathematica Programming, P. Abbott, Australia
  • Room 3: Tutorial on Geometer's Sketchpad, J.-C. Chuan, Taiwain

• 18:30-: Dinner II (You need to purchase the ticket.)

Note. The exhibition is running from 9:00-17:00.

December 20, 1999 (Monday)

• 9:00-9:50: Plenary Speech 5 - Keith O. GEDDES (Canada): Symbolic and Numeric Solution of Differential Equations in Maple (Chair: Dongming WANG)
• 9:50-10:10: Coffee Break
• 10:10-12:10: Paper Presentations
  • Room 1: Jean-Marie LABORDE, Chair
    • Building Dynamic Mathematical Models with Geometry Expert, X.-S. Gao, China
    • The Effects of Cabri Geometry for Exploring Geometry in Classroom, T. Nomura & N. Nohda, Japan
    • Explore Geometry over the Internet Using JavaSketchpad, Z. Jiang, U.S.A.
    • Understanding Mathematics in a Technology-Based College Geometry Class, I. Jung, U.S.A.
  • Room 2: Jen-chung CHUAN, Chair
    • Solving Surface Fitting Problem by the Characteristic Set Method, D. Wang , China
    • Computing of the Focal Quantities for a Class of Cubic Systems Using Wu Elimination, Y.-S. Huang & R. Liu , China
    • Outer Product Factorization in Clifford Algebra, H. Li & Y. Wu, China
    • Factorize Polynomials Based on Pattern Recognition, Z. Zeng & H. Fu, China
  • Room 3: Ute MUELLER, Chair
    • Handwriting Interface for Computer Algebra Systems , H. Okamura, T. Kanahori, M. Suzuki, R. Fukuda, W. Cong, & F. Tamari, Japan
    • Re-expressing Some Mathematic Knowledge, Y. Sheng, China
    • Strategic Implementation of New Technology, J. Baxter, Australia
    • About Ramanujan's Equations, H. Ebisui, Japan
  • Room 4: Peter JONES, Chair
    • The Algebraic Calculator and Mathematics Education, B. Kissane, Australia
    • Using the Dynamic Feature of a Graphing Calculator to Investigate Characteristics of a Family of Graphs, W.-C. Quek & Y.-P. Soon, Singapore
    • Offering Calculus to Middle School Students: The Use of Technologies Can Clear up One's Doubts, G.-X. Wang & Y. Zhu, China
    • The Power of Instructional Design - Several Case Study, J.-x. Lin, China
  • Room 5: Wenda WU, Chair
    • Teaching Computer Algebra at the Versailles Saint-Quentin University: Experiences and Perspectives , K. B. Su, France
    • 'G' Language for Digital Electronics, M. Tubis & P. Tang, Singapore

• 12:10-13:00: Lunch
• 13:00-13:50: Special Session - G. T. SPRINGER (Australia): Creating Conceptual Understandings : Technology in Mathematics Education (Chair: Shui-hung HOU)
• 14:00-15:30: Paper Presentations
  • Room 1: Barry KISSANE, Chair
    • Readable Simplification Procedures for Trigonometric Expressions, H. Fu & Z. Zeng, China
    • The Dynamic Plots for the Instant Energy Flow of the Transmitted Waves in the Total Internal Reflection of Electromagnetic Waves, B. Guo, China
  • Room 2: Bruno BUCHBERGER, Chair
    • Forward Displacement Analysis of a Special Stewart-Gough Platform, Y. Huang, G. Fu, X. Jiang, & W. Wu, China
    • Solving Polynomial Inequalities Based on Cylindrical Algebraic Decomposition and Gröbner Bases, Q. F. Lu & M.-T. Noda, Japan
    • Parallel Computation of Boolean Gröbner Bases, Y. Sato & A. Suzuki, Japan
  • Room 3: Keith O. GEDDES, Chair
    • Mathematics, Software Packages and World Wide Web Technology, W.-C. Yang & S.-C. Chu, U.S.A. & Hong Kong
    • Interactive and Multimedia Learning in Mathematics, C.-p. Lau, T.-c. Chau, T.-y. Poon, W.-k. Tsui, & E. H. Li, Hong Kong
    • A Comparative Study of the Use of New Technology in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Australia, UK and USA, W. D. Crowe, M. Whateley, & H. Zand, UK
  • Room 4: Jian-Xiang LIN, Chair
    • Application of Technology in the Analysis of Spatially Dependent Data, L. Bloom, U. Mueller, & B. Shi, Australia
    • Controlling Chaos with a Nonfeedback Method, D. Sengupta, S. Dana, P. K. Roy, & B. Mukhopadhyay, U.S.A. & India
    • Integrating Scientific Phenomena into Mathematics Using the CBL, R. Luke, U.S.A.
  • Room 5: Ed CONNORS, Chair
    • Teaching Discrete Mathematics with a Graph Drawing Program, X. Yu , U.S.A.
    • Computer-Aided Mathematics Learning Environments, A. C. Nyondo & J. Gesa, Guinea
    • Development of a Web-based Knowledge-State Inference System for Guiding Middle School Mathematics Learning, Y. Jun & S.-H. Kim, Korea

• 15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
• 16:00-17:40: Tutorials
• Room A: Statistics Learning with HP38G Graphing Calculator, B. Lee, Taiwan
• Room B: Teaching and Learning of Characteristics of Family of Graphs with the Dynamic Features of the Graphics Calculator (in Mandarin), Y.-P. Soon, Singapore
• Room C: Mathematics Laboratory: A Workshop on a Series of Intelligent Educational Software, J. Zhang, C. Li, & S. Liang, China
• Room 1: Tutorial on VRML with Maple V, J.-C. Chuan, Taiwain
• Room 2: Maple in Probability and Statistics, Z. A. Karian, U.S.A.
• Room 3: Multi-media Support for the Teaching of An Applied mathematics course , W.D. Crowe, UK.

• 18:30-: ??

December 21, 1999 (Tuesday)

• 9:00-9:50: Plenary Speech 6 - Katuhiko SHIMIZU (Japan) : Does and Where Technology Make Difference in Mathematics Learning? (Chair: Gary FITZ-GERALD)
• 10:00-10:50: Plenary Speech 7 - Jean-Marie Laborde (France): New Perspectives for Doing Mathematics as Offered with Dynamic Geometry Environments Like Cabri-Geometry (Chair: Ichiro KOBAYASHI)
• 11:00-11:30: Closing Ceremony
• 11:30-12:30: Lunch
• 12:30-: Excursion

1. computer-aided teaching in mathematical sciences
2. computer algebra (systems) in research and teaching
3. multimedia and distance learning
4. graphing calculators
5. mathematical research and teaching using technology
6. numerical analysis

(By Alphabetical Order of Their Surnames):

• Bruno BUCHBERGER (Austria)
• CHUAN Jen-chung (Taiwan)
• Ed CONNORS (U.S.A)
• Keith O. GEDDES (Canada)
• LEE Peng Yee (Singapore)
• Katuhiko SHIMIZU (Japan)
• WU Wen-tsün (China)

Special Session

ATCM'99 will provide spaces during the period of the conference for software, hardware, calculator companies, and the book publishers to display their latest products or books in the field of mathematical sciences.

Fee for one exhibition area of 3 by 9 square feet: US $500. To reserve an exhibition area at ATCM'99, please send a cashier's check payable to "Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics" and send it to the following address by September 15,  1999.

Note: In addition to the exhibition fee, each exhibitor needs to pay for the regular registration fees,  AND fill out the registration form (which can be found near the end of this page) and send to the address as stated below.

Austria

Bernhard KUTZLER (University of Linz)

Australia

Paul ABBOTT (University of Western Australia)
Gary F. FITZGERALD (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)
Peter JONES (Swinburn Institute of Technology)

China

Shui-hung HOU (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Jian Xiang LIN (Peking University)
Wenda WU (Beijing Municipal Computing Center)
Lu YANG (Guangzhou Normal University)

Japan

Masami ISODA (University of Tsukuba)
Ichiro KOBAYASHI (International Educational Software)
Seiya NEGAMI (Yokohama National University)
Shin WATANABE (Tokai Universit)

Korea

Hyunyong SHIN (Korea National University of Education)

Macau

Miroslaw Majewski (Inter-University Institute of Macau)

Malaysia

Rosihan M. ALI (Universiti of Sains Malaysia)
Yahya bin Abu HASSAN (Universiti of Sains Malaysia)

Singapore

Peng Yee LEE (NIE/Nanyang Technological University)

Taiwan

Tak-Wai CHAN (National Central University)
Jen-Chung CHUAN (National Tsing Hua University)

Thailand

Pateep Chankong (Chiang Mai University)

U.S.A

Tilak de ALWIS (Southeastern Louisiana University
Zaven KARIAN (Denison University)
Bert WAITS (The Ohio State University)

Publicity & Publications Chair

Sung-Chi CHU (Radford University, U.S.A.)

ATCM99 Registration
Guangzhou Normal University
Guangzhou, 510400, P. R. China

1. By wire
   1. To Bank : The National Bank of Blacksburg
   2. Bank Address: 100 South Main Street PO BOX 90002, Blacksburg, VA 24062-9002
   3. Bank Account Name: Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (Please DO NOT use ATCM here)
   4. Checking Account Number: 220319
   5. Bank Routing Number(aba) : 051403122
2. By Cashier's check or money order

   Please send a check of US$220 payable to "Asian Technology Confernce in Mathematics" to the following address:

   Dr. Wei-Chi Yang
   Department of Math/Stats
   Radford University
   Radford, VA 24142                               
   U.S.A.
   

   REGISTRATION FORM

   The Fourth Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics

   
   
   

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   ____Early registration (On or before September 15, 1999) US$220
   ____Late registration (after September 15, 1999) US$250
   ____Exhibition registration fee (September 15, 1999) US$500
   ____Tour 1 US$20 (city of Guangzhou)
   ____Tour 2* (We might be able to arrange a tour to Beijing area later)
   ____Two Banquets US$50
   

   Total:____________________

   
   

   check accommodation rates

   ____Guest house US$22/night

   ____Academic Exchange Center GNU (3 Stars) US$35/night

   ____China Hotel (5 Stars) US$148/night

   Please note here if you want to share a hotel room : YES ______   NO ______
    

   You can complete this form, mail it to the following address along with the fee.

   ATCM99 Registration
   Guangzhou Normal University
   Guangzhou, 510400, P. R. China
   Or you can email or fax your completed registration form followed by your registration fee to the above address by postal mail

   Fax: +86 20 86234160  or +86 20 86234992
   E-mail: atcm99@guangztc.edu.cn
   
   
   

   

   Guangzhou Normal University (GNU) is now one of the leading universities in Guangzhou. It is located in the southern city of Guangzhou, adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao. With a strong staff and complete disciplines, GNU is dedicated to training qualified personnel for the elementary education and the social and economic development of the city.

   GNU is easily accessible by all means of transportation. During ATCM '99, GNU will provide a shuttle bus service between the campus and the Baiyun International Airport and the Guangzhou Railway Station.
   
   

   

   We can arrange the following accommodations for the participants:
   

   Guest House	US$22 per night
   Academic Exchange Center, GNU (3 Stars)	US$35 per night
   China Hotel (5 Stars)	US$148 per night

   *All the rates given are on the basis of a standard hotel room with two separate beds. If you want to share a room, each of the roommates pays half of the price. Price does not include breakfast. Cost of breakfast is very affordable though.

   ** Early registration is desirable, for it might be difficult to book a hotel room during the Christmas vacation.
   

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   Last Update : Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 12:34:19 AM
   Prepared by S. Chu, Radford University
   ¨ Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics, 1999.