This project is a work-in-progress and not ready for use in the classroom!
This open-source, open-licensed textbook is intended to support a one-credit introductory course for new and prospective mathematics majors and minors. Originally authored by John Estes as Onboarding to Mathematics, What Do Mathematicians Do? (WDMD) is co-authored by Steven Clontz and open to contributions from all mathematicians (including students!) via its GitHub repository.
This book is available for use by students and instructors
at no cost, hosted at
openmathbooks.org/what-do-mathematicians-do.
Looking to connect with others using free and open-source mathematics educational resources like WDWD? We recommend the MathTech.org blog and the PROSE Consortium Discord!
The easiest way to contribute is by opening an Issue to start a discussion - no coding experience needed!
Looking to make a direct contribution? Check out GitHub for Mathematicians to learn how!
Steven Clontz wishes to thank the University of South Alabama LevelUp Fellowship Program for its support of this work.