10 Rules for Surviving as a Mathematician and Teacher

  • George E. Strecker
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Part of the Trends in Mathematics book series (TM)

Abstract

I am indeed honored that a gathering was organized to celebrate my sixtieth birthday. When I turned forty, Horst Herrlich told me that at that point I was entitled to wax philosophical1. So now I feel that I am more than entitled — I’m actually obliged to do so. So here goes…

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Teaching Style Fringe Benefit National Happiness Sixtieth Birthday Complex Proof 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • George E. Strecker
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  1. 1.Department of MathematicsKansas State UniversityManhattanUSA

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