Upcoming Live Webinars

Featured Webinar Advanced Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Multibody Robotic Systems Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm EST This webinar introduces new techniques and case studies for efficiently increasing the fidelity of system models for multibody robotic system design. Using symbolic computation techniques, multibody models can be effectively preprocessed to select optimal coordinate frames, eliminate redundant calculations, simplify algebraic constraints, and generate computationally minimal code for real-time deployment. Furthermore, novel mathematical techniques can be deployed for efficient parameter optimization and other advanced analysis. Applications in robotics, including space and industrial robotics will be presented. The symbolic computation system Maple and the related modeling system MapleSim will be used to illustrate examples.

Industry Applications of Maple 15 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time This webinar offers a quick and easy way to learn some of the fundamental concepts for using Maple. Learn the basic steps on how to compose, plot and solve various types of mathematical problems. This webinar will also demonstrate how to create professional looking documents using Maple, as well as the basic steps for using Maple packages. During the session we’ll explore some of the new tools and resources available in Maple 15. With over 270 new mathematical functions and over a thousand enhancements to existing algorithms, Maple 15 customers can solve more complex problems faster than ever before. Learn how you can solve more engineering problems with increased depth and breadth of math for engineering applications.

Clickable Calculus Series - Part #2: Integral Calculus Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time Dr. Robert J. Lopez, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, is an award winning educator in mathematics and is the author of several books, including Advanced Engineering Mathematics. For over two decades, Dr. Lopez has also been a visionary figure in the introduction of math technology into undergraduate education and has received numerous awards for outstanding scholarship and teaching. Clickable Calculus™, the idea of powerful mathematics delivered using very visual, interactive point-and-click methods, offers educators a new generation of teaching and learning techniques. Clickable Calculus introduces a better way of engaging students so that they fully understand the materials they are being taught. It responds to the most common complaint of faculty who integrate software into the classroom – time is spent teaching the tool, not the concepts. In this webinar, Dr. Lopez will work through problems in Integral Calculus. Participants will be able to work alongside Dr. Lopez and ask questions about the concepts presented.

Physical Modeling and Simulation with MapleSim Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time In this step by step introduction to MapleSim, a Maplesoft expert will demonstrate the essential techniques needed to begin building models and performing analysis. Topics will include: • Components • Setting up models • Simulation and plotting • Attachments and templates for enhanced analysis In addition, this webinar will explore some of the new features in MapleSim 5, including enhanced diagnostics, improved parameter and initial condition handling, movie exporting, and new API features.

Maple 15 Training for Educators and Researchers Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time This webinar offers educators a quick and easy way to learn some of the fundamental concepts of Maple. Learn a few simple techniques that will allow you to use Clickable Math™ features to compose, visualize, and solve a wide variety of mathematical problems without commands. This webinar will also provide an introduction to some of the technical documentation features in Maple, including the use of interactive components such as buttons and sliders. We’ll also explore some of the new features in our latest release, Maple 15. With over 270 new mathematical functions and over a thousand enhancements to existing algorithms, Maple 15 customers can solve more complex problems faster than ever before.

Educational Techniques for the Next Generation of Engineers Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time Because of time and resource constraints, students and instructors are often trapped in “learning to pass a course” instead of truly teaching or understanding the concepts. See how Maplesoft’s solutions can engage students in their course content, draw relevance to the real world and motivate “what if” thinking outside the classroom, all while reducing the burden on instructors. Provide students with an intuitive feel of mechanisms, controllers and circuits all while reinforcing the underlying physics details. This can enhance understanding, generate greater insights and motivate learning. During this webinar, education-focused applications of both Maple and MapleSim will be demonstrated. In addition, learn about how other universities are implementing Maplesoft tools to enhance teaching. Together, Maple and MapleSim provide a new generation of engineering math and modeling tools that enrich your classroom and accelerate your research.

A Guide to Evaluating Maple 15 Wednesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time This webinar, presented by Dr. Robert Lopez, Maple Fellow and Emeritus Professor from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, will provide you with tips and techniques that will help you get started with Maple 15. Dr. Lopez is an award winning educator in mathematics and is the author of several books. For over two decades, Dr. Lopez has also been a visionary figure in the introduction of math technology into undergraduate education. Dr. Lopez will show you how to begin using your evaluation copy of Maple 15, a powerful general purpose math tool designed to provide an environment for educators and students to explore and 'do' math. Used creatively, Maple 15 can help students learn better and faster. It can illuminate theory, clarify the abstract and give form and substance to general principles.

Hollywood Math Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time Over its storied and intriguing history, Hollywood has entertained us with many mathematical moments in film. John Nash in “A Beautiful Mind,” the brilliant janitor in “Good Will Hunting,” the number theory genius in “Pi,” and even Abbott and Costello are just a few of the Hollywood “mathematicians” that come to mind. Although the widespread presentation of mathematics on the silver screen is not always entirely accurate, it does serve as a great introduction to the study of mathematics in general. The recent television series “Numb3rs” is a perfect example of how math becomes exciting when demonstrated in a unique and intriguing context. Math is turning up with increasing frequency in today’s movies and television programs, and as a result, interest in the study of mathematics is increasing. By placing a particular subject like math in a new light, you can increase your students’ appreciation of the topic, and of course, with an increase in appreciation comes a corresponding increase in comprehension! During this webinar Maplesoft will present a number of examples of mathematics in film. See relevant, exciting examples that you can use to engage your students. Have you ever wondered if the bus could really have jumped the gap in “Speed?” We’ve got the answer! Anyone with an interest in mathematics, especially high school and early college math educators, will be both entertained and informed by attending this webinar. At the end of the webinar you’ll be given an opportunity to download an application containing all of the Hollywood examples that we demonstrate.

Australian Webinars   Clickable Calculus Series - Part 3: Multivariate Calculus Thursday, February 2 , 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time Clickable Calculus™, the idea of powerful mathematics delivered using very visual, interactive point-and-click methods, offers educators a new generation of teaching and learning techniques. Clickable Calculus introduces a better way of engaging students so that they fully understand the materials they are being taught. It responds to the most common complaint of faculty who integrate software into the classroom – time is spent teaching the tool, not the concepts. Overall, teaching and learning become more efficient and effective. By solving a spectrum of standard (and not-so-standard) problems drawn from differential equations, linear algebra, and vector calculus, this session will demonstrate the potential of "Clickable Calculus" to enrich the mathematical experience. Basic of Maple 15 for Professional Applications Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time This webinar offers a quick and easy way to learn some of the fundamental concepts for using Maple. Learn the basic steps on how to compose, plot and solve various types of mathematical problems. This webinar will also demonstrate how to create professional looking documents using Maple, as well as the basic steps for using Maple packages. During the session we’ll explore some of the new tools and resources available in Maple 15. With over 270 new mathematical functions and over a thousand enhancements to existing algorithms, Maple 15 customers can solve more complex problems faster than ever before. Learn how you can solve more engineering problems with increased depth and breadth of math for engineering applications. Maplesoft Solutions for Math Education Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time Maplesoft’s core mathematical software, Maple 15, offers a unique blend of computational power and ease-of-use, making it an essential tool for doing mathematics. With over 270 new mathematical functions and over a thousand enhancements to existing algorithms, Maple 15 customers can solve more complex problems faster than ever before. Maple’s smart document environment provides revolutionary Clickable Math techniques for solving problems from any technical discipline, ensuring that students are instantly productive and engaged. The results can be incorporated in rich, interactive, live documents that are as professional looking as a textbook. In this one-hour demonstration and Q&A forum, you will learn how Maple 15 and Maplesoft’s testing and assessment solutions are redefining mathematics education. See how Maplesoft’s solutions for mathematics education help teachers bring complex problems to life, students focus on concepts rather than the mechanics of solutions, and researchers develop more sophisticated algorithms or models. Academic Training for Maple Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time This webinar offers educators a quick and easy way to learn some of the fundamental concepts of Maple. Learn a few simple techniques that will allow you to use Clickable Math™ features to compose, visualize, and solve a wide variety of mathematical problems without commands. This webinar will also provide an introduction to some of the technical documentation features in Maple, including the use of interactive components such as buttons and sliders. We’ll also explore some of the new features in our latest release, Maple 15. With over 270 new mathematical functions and over a thousand enhancements to existing algorithms, Maple 15 users can solve more complex problems faster than ever before. Clickable Calculus Series. Part 4: Differential Equations Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time Clickable Calculus™, the idea of powerful mathematics delivered using very visual, interactive point-and-click methods, offers educators a new generation of teaching and learning techniques. Clickable Calculus introduces a better way of engaging students so that they fully understand the materials they are being taught. It responds to the most common complaint of faculty who integrate software into the classroom – time is spent teaching the tool, not the concepts. A Guide to Evaluating Maple 15 Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time Now that you’ve received your evaluation copy of Maple 15 Academic, you may be wondering what you can do with it! This webinar will provide you with tips and techniques that will help you get started with Maple 15. In this 60 minute webinar, you will use evaluation copy of Maple 15, a powerful general purpose math tool designed to provide an environment for educators and students to explore and 'do' math. Used creatively, Maple 15 can help students learn better and faster. It can illuminate theory, clarify the abstract and give form and substance to general principles. Automotive Applications of MapleSim. Part 2: High Fidelity Vehicle Dynamics Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time This series presents a range of comprehensive examples using MapleSim to model complex automotive systems. This edition illustrates techniques for modeling vehicle dynamics and in particular, in the application of MapleSim’s exceptional multibody dynamics library. Specific case studies will include full vehicle modeling, active suspension, stability control, steering and more. Techniques and tools for HIL applications will be presented with a special emphasis on accelerating the realtime performance of plant models using MapleSim’s unique model simplification and code optimization facilities. A Guide to Evaluating MapleSim 5 Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time In this 60 minute webinar, a Maplesoft expert will show you how to begin using your evaluation copy of MapleSim 5, the physical modeling and simulation tool built on a foundation of symbolic computation technology. Learn how to efficiently handle the complex mathematics involved in the development of engineering models, including multi-domain systems, plant modeling, and control design with MapleSim 5. We will demonstrate how to create high-fidelity, high-performance models and reduce development time from months to days.

French Webinars   “Clickable Calculus”: équations différentielles, algèbre linéaire et calcul vectoriel Thursday, 23 February 2012 at 14:00 Europe Time (Paris, GMT+01:00) "Clickable Calculus" réside dans un ensemble remarquable d’interfaces utilisateur qui rendent les opérations mathématiques communes accessibles par de simples clics de souris. Maple propose cette fonctionnalité unique parmi les outils mathématiques, associant la puissance de calcul à des interfaces graphiques de nouvelle génération qui permettent aux étudiants et aux nouveaux utilisateurs de devenir rapidement opérationnels avec Maple, sans besoin d’apprendre des commandes et leur syntaxe. Les professeurs peuvent ainsi utiliser tout leur temps à enseigner les mathématiques plutôt que le logiciel. L’enseignement et d’apprentissage deviennent plus efficaces. En résolvant divers problèmes standards ou plus complexes dans le domaine des équations différentielles, de l’algèbre linéaire et du calcul vectoriel, cette session démontrera le potentiel du "Clickable Calculus" pour l’enrichissement de l’expérience mathématique.

German Webinars   Clickable Calculus: Differentialgleichungen, Lineare Algebra und Vektoranalysis Thursday, 2 February 2012 at 15:00 Europe Time (Berlin, GMT+01:00) "Clickable Calculus" bezieht sich auf Maple's bemerkenswerten Satz von GUI-Features, die gängige mathematische Operationen mit einfachen Mausklicks erlauben. Maple ist einzigartig unter den professionellen Mathematik-Tools und bietet sowohl starke Rechenroutinen als auch eine Benutzeroberfläche einer neuen Generation, die es Studenten und Anfängern ermöglicht, sich mit Maple vertraut zu machen, ohne ihnen das Erlernen von Befehlen und deren Syntax aufzubürden. Das Resultat ist, dass Dozenten ihr Zeit damit verbringen können, Mathematik zu lehren – statt des Werkzeugs an sich. Insgesamt werden Lehren und Lernen effizienter und effektiver. Durch das Lösen einer Reihe von standardisierten (und weniger standardisierten) Problemen aus Gebieten wie Differentialgleichungen, Linearer Algebra und Vektoranalysis demonstriert diese Sitzung das Potential von "Clickable Calculus" beim Erweitern der mathematischen Erfahrung.

Portuguese Webinars   Pré-Cálculo com Maple em Português Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm S. America Eastern Daylight Time (Brasilia, GMT-02:00) Nessa apresentação, assuntos de grande interesse como Funções, Números Complexos, Gráficos de Retas serão abordados com o auxílio do Maple. A partir de exercícios clássicos propostos, a resolução será feita de quatro formas diferentes, começando da resolução matemática, encontrada na maioria dos livros didáticos, e indo até até uma resolução totalmente interativa, usando as poderosas ferramentas de cálculo do Maple. Com isso será discutida a inclusão do Maple já a partir do Ensino Médio, onde os professores já poderão usar as ferramentas do Maple para começar a falar matemática com seus alunos. Ensino Médio com Maple em Português Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm S. America Eastern Daylight Time (Brasilia, GMT-02:00) Nessa apresentação utilizaremos as ferramentas interativas do Maple para revisar a maioria dos tópicos de matemática vistos no Ensino Médio, incluindo Matrizes, Sistemas Lineares, Números Complexos e muito mais. Os assuntos serão abordados usando comandos do Maple, a funcionalidade Clickable Math e também os diversos tutoriais já existentes, dando uma gama de opções para o professor e também o aluno a explorar e começar a falar matemática. Aprendendo Cálculo com Maple em Português Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm S. America Eastern Standard Time (Brasilia, GMT-03:00) Nessa apresentação, todos os tópicos de cálculo de uma variável serão explorados de forma interativa utilizando a poderosa ferramenta de cálculo do Maple. Indo da definição de Limite, passando por Derivadas e abordando o cálculo de Integrais de forma passo a passo e abordando aplicações como Máximos e Mínimos, após esta apresentação, o aprendizado de Cálculo se tornará muito mais simples, possibilitando ao aluno compreender esses tópicos de forma muito mais clara. Além disso, utilizaremos os recursos do Maple para calcular Limites, Derivadas e Integrais de forma passo a passo, onde o aluno verá todas as etapas necessárias no cálculo, com a explicação detalhada dos métodos utiliizados em cada etapa.