Dr. Somasundaram Velummylum is an associate professor of mathematics at Claflin. He also serves as the Chairman of the department of Mathematics and Computer Science since 1999. Dr.Velummylum’s recent research interests are on the enhancement of teaching and learning at small liberal arts colleges by the use of the Maple Software. He has presented papers at professional conferences held in the nation as well as internationally.

Presentations

1. “Maple can do Numerical Approximations of Area under Curves. Are you ready with the Current Technology to generate some Numbers in front of the Engineering Majors?
Presented in the contributed paper session at the 16th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Chicago, Illinois, November 2003

2. “Maple can Solve Initial Value Problems. Students do not have to memorize some of the Mathematical Formulas”. Presented as a poster session at the Maple Summer Workshop- University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, July2002

3. “Maple does all Mathematical Calculations. What do Calculus Teachers do in Class?” Presented in the contributed paper session at the ICTCM 14 Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Baltimore, Maryland, November 2001

4. “Linear Transformation and its Applications to Data Compression in Real Time” Abstract accepted for presentation and publication in the Quebec International Conference on Data Compression, Co-authored with Dr.Pabitra Pal.Choudhury, February 2000

5. “Technology Integration in the Classroom for Effective Teaching“Presentation made to Claflin-Faculty-September18, 2000, Claflin Campus
6. “Use of Maple Software for Understanding and Analyzing Mathematical Concepts” Presentation made to Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty, September, 99

Proposals Submitted/Funded

1. NASA-NOVA grant for Designing and Implementing a Modified Integrated Mathematics Course for Education Majors.(Co-authored with Ms. Theresa Davis and Dr.S.Velummylum )

2. Claflin University :Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholars Program :A team proposal submitted in February 2002 to NSF

3. “Enhancing Teaching and Learning through the UNCF/Oracle academic Initiative” May2002-May2005

4. Need of Maple Software for Teaching and Learning of Mathematics at Claflin“ Maple software License for 25 work stations at Claflin” a proposal submitted to SCAMP in October 99