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Abstract
We describe a course that highlights mathematical experimentation as an introductory course for first year mathematics majors. We discuss the benefits of an experimental approach as an alternate pathway into the mathematics major. We also explain how this course serves as a gentle lead-in to later research experiences.
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The author thanks the editors and anonymous referees for the thoughtful suggestions that helped improve the content and exposition of this paper.
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David Brown
David Brown is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Ithaca College in Central New York. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University and BA from Ithaca College. He is interested in research on fractals and iterated function systems and has published several articles with undergraduates on these topics. He is also interested in cryptology and teaches a humanities course in the history of Cold War espionage. He is heavily involved in K-12 mathematics education, giving professional development workshops for teachers and preparing pre-service teachers to teach in high-needs school districts.