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University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition
Paul
Medvedev
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Book Title: How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method
Author: George Poly
Selection Statement:
How to Solve It is an inspiring book about research problem-solving skills. When I was a student, finding a new proof or gaining a deep understanding of a problem often felt like a magical process. This books explains some simple principles that can be applied to solve any of kind of problem, and, in retrospect, these principles were a large part of the magical process I experienced. Understanding these principles has helped me sharpen my own problem-solving skills. But, furthermore, by turning the magic into more of a recipe has made it easier to be taught to the next generation of researchers.
Year: 2018