Resources

Resources for mathematics students.

Mathematics Resource Center (MRC)

The Mathematics Resource Center is a free tutoring service provided to Wayne State math students. We offer in-person drop-in tutoring and online tutoring by appointment.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (In-person) & 5:30 p.m. to  7:00 p.m. (online by appointment only).

Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location

Room 1198 Faculty/Administration Building, 656 W Kirby, Detroit MI 48202.  We are located inside the Math department.

For online tutoring: Find a tutor and schedule an appointment.

Mathematics Computer Lab (MCL)

This computer lab is for students currently enrolled in MAT 0993, MAT 1000, MAT 1070 and STA 1020.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday: 12 to 8 pm.

Location

Room 204 Prentis Building (next to State Hall), 5201 Cass Detroit, MI 48202.

Interactive mathematics websites

My Solar System

Create your own solar system. But it's still subject to Newton's Law of Gravity!

Ancient Greek Geometry

Can you complete the construction challenges?

Calculus Grapher

See how the graph of a function is related to the graphs of its derivative and anti-derivative.

Fourier: Making Waves

Can you reconstruct a complicated wave from its fundamental components?

Plinko Probability

A simulation that demonstrates how normal distributions occur naturally.

Escher and the Droste Effect

The mathematics behind Escher's drawings. Includes animations.

Vi Hart's Blog

Entertaining video blog on all kinds of interesting mathematical topics.