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Jim Belk
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I am a visiting assistant professor at Cornell University. My research areas include group theory, topology, and dynamical systems.

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What is a good handwriting font for mathematics?
Mar 14 '14
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How is calculus helpful for biology majors?
Apr 29 '14
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The best way to introduce trigonometric functions in a rigorous analysis course
Apr 5 '14
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Optimization problems that today's students might actually encounter?
Apr 13 '14
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How should normal subgroups be introduced?
Mar 16 '14
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Good definition for introducing real numbers?
Mar 15 '14
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How should LaTeX be taught to university students?
Mar 19 '14
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Why aren't logarithms introduced earlier?
Apr 20 '14
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What are some good rules for handling student questions during exams?
Mar 21 '14
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What can be said about Lie groups in a first abstract algebra course?
Apr 7 '14
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Evaluate $\int_0^1 \frac{\log \left( 1+x^{2+\sqrt{3}}\right)}{1+x}\mathrm dx$
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