FAQ's for The Worldwide Center of Mathematics, LLC
Q: When is "Worldwide Integral Calculus with infinite series" going to be available?
A: “Worldwide Integral Calculus with infinite series” will be available by Summer 2010.
Q: Can we record our own lectures to accompany the textbooks you offer?
A: Of course, The Worldwide Center of Mathematics, LLC specializes in recording and editing lectures, and making them available online. If you would like more information on recording your own lectures please contact us at info@centerofmath.org.
Q: What is the next book in the Worldwide series?
A: The next book in the Worldwide series is “Worldwide Multivariable Calculus” and should be available Winter 2010.
Q: Are "Worldwide Integral Calculus with infinite series" and "Worldwide Differential Calculus" available as one book?
A: Currently they are available as separate textbooks but we may offer some type of bundled version in the future.
Q: What licensing opportunities exist for "Worldwide Differential Calculus" and the other textbooks?
A: The Worldwide Center of Mathematics licenses the source files to mathematics departments so that they can customize the textbook as they desire. If you would like more information or pricing, please contact us at info@centerofmath.org.
Q: How does recording our own lectures work?
A: The Worldwide Center of Mathematics, LLC is located in Cambridge Massachusetts and has a full-scale digital recording suite to record and produce single lectures as well entire courses, availability is limited so please contact us for scheduling at info@centerofmath.org.
Q: Can the students purchase a solution manual?
A: Yes, currently we are offering the solution for purchase to anyone at our online store.
Q: What type of tech support will be available for our class?
A: We are committed to supporting faculty and students regarding “Worldwide Differential Calculus” and all future titles, as well as all video lectures. Simple questions are answered via email, and phone support is available if necessary by our staff.
Q: How does "Worldwide Differential Calculus" differ from Stewart's Calculus books or other standard textbooks?
A: In our view, Stewart and other calculus textbooks are filled with “watered down” mathematics and therefor do not prepare today’s student for the challenges in the workforce. Our textbooks contain much more mathematics rigor and ..... (do you think this is appropriate or should we be nicer?)
Q: How often do you have research lectures?
A: While our schedule of research lectures can vary, we aim to host lectures multiple times per month. Our monthly newsletter will list upcoming talks and events held at The Worldwide Center of Mathematics, the public is welcome to attend our lectures.
Q: Are you planning on publishing other journals besides the Journal of Singularities?
A: Yes, but at the current moment we are focusing just on singularities, please check back for more updates or sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Q: How can I donate to the the Worldwide Center of Mathematics, and are donations tax-deductible?
A: The Worldwide Center of Mathematics happily accepts donations through PayPal at http://www.centerofmath.org/donate.html. Unfortunately donations are not tax-deductible at this time due to our company structure, in the future we may have a non-profit division which will offer tax-deductible donations.
Q: Are there job or internship opportunities available from the Worldwide Center of Mathematics?
A: We are always accepting applications from qualified individuals for future positions as well as internship opportunities. Please forward your resume with appropriate cover letter to info@centerofmath.org.
Q: Is online or in-person mathematics tutoring available?
A: The Worldwide Center of Mathematics, LLC is in the process of finalizing its plan for tutoring, if you are interested in tutoring please contact us at info@centerofmath.org