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MATH 299: Junior Seminar (HC) Fall 2023

Mathematics 299: Junior Seminar (Lippel, Milicevic)

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias are a good way to get basic information and vocabulary.

Encyclopedia of Mathematics
Well referenced articles contain useful links to Math Reviews in MathSciNet.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia can be a useful starting place for topics in math. The quality varies, so consult references to validate. References may also lead to additional valuable information.
MathWorld
A free resource on math topics by Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica. More akin to a math dictionary than an encyclopedia. References and direct links to Wolfram Alpha and animations.

The Princeton Companion to Mathematics by Timothy Gowers (Editor)
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ISBN: 9780691118802
Publication Date: 2008-09-28
The Princeton Companion to Mathematics surveys the most active and exciting branches of pure mathematics. Accessible in style, this is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics.
CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics by Eric W. Weisstein
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ISBN: 0849396409
Publication Date: 1998-11-01
The CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics is a compendium of mathematical definitions, formulas, figures, tabulations, and references. (NOTE: In print in the science library reference section).
The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics by Nicholas J. Higham (Editor)
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ISBN: 9780691150390
Publication Date: 2015-09-15
Presents the major ideas and branches of applied mathematics in a clear and accessible way.
Encyclopedia of Applied and Computational Mathematics by Bjorn Engquist (Editor)
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ISBN: 3540705309
Publication Date: 2015-11-23
EACM is a comprehensive reference work covering the vast field of applied and computational mathematics.