Abstract
This chapter consists of two parts. The first part deals with interaction between Mathematics and Industry in India. The interaction between the two is almost nonexistent. We look into some of the reasons behind this and mention some of the initiatives taken in the past to develop some interactions between the two communities. We also suggest some of the steps that must be taken in order to improve the interface between mathematics and industry in India. The second part deals with the use of computer-aided technology in mathematics education at various levels in India. We also mention a future project proposed by us that can significantly revolutionize mathematics teaching using computer-aided tools.
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I sincerely thank Professor S. Kumaresan for introducing me to this project and for his invaluable inputs. I also thank all my colleagues who have shared their experiences in industries. Last but not the least I thank, people from the industries for their views on this topic.
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Kumar, A. (2013). Interfaces Between Mathematics and Industry and the Use of Technology in Mathematics Education in India. In: Damlamian, A., Rodrigues, J., Sträßer, R. (eds) Educational Interfaces between Mathematics and Industry. New ICMI Study Series, vol 16. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02270-3_22
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