In our rapidly changing world, many would agree that mathematics needs to make an 180-degree turn from its current state of disconnected, formal deduction and rote memorization of problem-solving procedures. But what would a visually-engaging, technologically-savvy math class look like? One proposed solution is the Common Core, an effort currently being adopted by many states that focuses on persistence in problem-solving (which is great), mathematical precision, and logical reasoning (which ar …

Hackerspace Charlotte is a non-profit organization where people with common interests, usually in computers, technology, or digital/electronic art can meet, socialize and collaborate. Hackerspace Charlotte can be viewed as a kind of open community lab incorporating elements of a machine shop, workshop, classroom, and studio where all kinds of hackers can come together to share resources and knowledge to build and make cool things. Hackerspace Charlotte has members from a wide range of background …

This started out at the Hendersonville Scala Users Group, but the meetings so far have been more general than that.  Most members have an interest in programming languages and Computer Science topics in general and new languages, functional/OO languages, and JVM languages in particular.  We'll see what it morphs into. This groups exists to foster computer programming excellence in the area between Charlotte and Atlanta.  We are particularly grateful for the support of, and partnership with the G …