Newton’s Notebook

A math journal is a collection of articles about pure and applied mathematics. The articles are not necessarily original mathematics, but are meant to explore existing ideas or highlight interesting applications of mathematical concepts. The Haverford School's newly published Newton's Notebook comprises a collection of articles from faculty and students from Lower, Middle, and Upper School.

My vision was to include submissions from boys at all levels of their mathematical development, and to encourage the boys to explore both pure and applied mathematics. One of our goals in the math department is to help boys learn to communicate the language of mathematics clearly and concisely; Newton's Notebook provides a perfect platform for this.

One of my favorites quotes is "Vision without execution is hallucination" by Thomas Edison. So my first step towards making the journal a reality was to build a team of boys who I thought would enjoy this type of project. Under the leadership of Jose Martinez and Will McDevitt as editors, students were enthusiastic and creative about ideas that combined mathematics with their personal interests. Caleb Clothier authored an article about physics and finance, which will be featured in my former colleague's math journal in a school just outside Baltimore. Some articles explored pure mathematics, such as Mickey Fairorth's article on Fermat's Last Theorem, and Eusha Hasan's article exploring the cult-like civilization of the Pythagoreans.

The mission of Newton's Notebook is to enhance the interests, talents, and achievements of all individuals in the mathematical sciences, and provide the opportunity to promote the work of those most passionate about the discipline. We hope that reading these articles will inspire others to explore the fascinating realm of mathematics.

For more information about Newton's Notebook, or to download a copy, visit haverford.org/ blog.

The Haverford School’s newly published Newton’s Notebook comprises a collection of articles from faculty and students from Lower, Middle, and Upper School.