MSOR Connections Overview

MSOR Connections (ISSN 1473-4869 ex Maths, Stats & OR) is the quarterly newsletter of the Maths, Stats & OR Network. It is available internationally via the Network website and is distributed free of charge to those within UK Higher Education involved in the teaching, learning and assessment of Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research. It is published in February, May, August and November of each year and aims to promote, encourage, enhance and disseminate research, good practice and innovation in all aspects of the student learning experience within Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research wherever these may be taught in Higher Education.

It carries articles about teaching and learning developments, the use of computers, reviews of courseware, reports of conferences and workshops, information on new developments and releases of standard packages. Regular columns include Have you seen this? and Something that works for me... and a diary of events.

If you would like to submit an article or have an article idea, please contact the editorial team at: editors@mathstore.ac.uk

Article submisson deadlines

Issue	Article submission deadlines
November 2007	19 September 2007
February 2008	3 December 3008
May 2008	20 March 2008
August 2008	20 June 2008

Further Information

	Newsletter formats: printed / electronic versions
	Articles from past newsletters: MSOR Connections (ex Maths, Stats & OR) (from 2000) / Maths & Stats (1990-1999)
	How to obtain newsletter: higher education / other
	Invite to contribute
	Suggestions for articles to add to Existing Article Suggestions
	Newsletter author guidelines
	Advertisers: Copy Date / Price / Print format information

MSOR Connections: Printed Version

MSOR Connections is the quarterly newsletter published and currently distributed free of charge to all those supporting teaching and learning of Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research within UK Higher Education establishments. Articles are written by professional academics with a strong interest, skill, knowledge and experience in delivering and developing the teaching and learning experience of students. Articles cover a broad cross-section of topics including:

	Teaching and Learning developments and practice
	Use of computers and information technology
	Reviews of courseware
	Reports of conferences and workshops
	New developments and releases of standard packages
	Short reviews - "Have you seen this?"
	Teaching tips - "Something that works for me..."
	Diary of Events
	...and we welcome your suggestions for future topics

MSOR Connections: Electronic Version

Articles from past issues of MSOR Connections (2001-) and Maths, Stats & OR (2000) are also available in PDF format from our web site:

	Index of issues to date
	Reviews of mathematical software
	Using the search page

How to obtain MSOR Connections

If you answer yes to all the questions below, then you can currently join the newsletter distribution list and obtain your copy of MSOR Connections for free!

Are you supporting teaching and learning in mathematics, statistics or operational research?
Do you work for a UK Higher Education establishment?
Are you based in the UK?

If you answered yes to all the questions above and you are currently not receiving a copy then you can join our newsletter distribution list by completing the online registration form.

If you answered no to any of these, then special arrangements can be made for you to purchase copies of MSOR Connections by emailing R.L.Surowiec@bham.ac.uk

Invite to contribute

We welcome you all to contribute to news, articles and reviews in the MSOR Connections newsletter, particularly real examples and experiences from within your maths, stats or OR department in:

	Developments in teaching and learning
	Use of computers and information technology
	Reviews of courseware
	Computer based learning planning, implementation and feedback
	....any other areas which you believe would interest your colleagues in Maths, Stats & OR

Suggestion for articles

Please contact the editor with your suggestions. A web page containing all existing suggestions is maintained to give you an idea of current suggestions being proposed for publication.

Contact can be made by:

	Email: editors@mathstore.ac.uk
	By post
	By fax
	On line form
	By phone, followed by a written emailed outline of your article suggestion

Newsletter Author Support

Authors will get support via:

	liaison with editors of MSOR Connections
	new author guidance notes
	software/book/other key point check list
	Web list of previous software/other reviews
	searchable courseware database
	deadline reminders

Advertisers Information

MSOR Connections is distributed to all UK Higher Education establishments with a strong interest in developing the teaching and learning of mathematics, statistics and operational research. We offer a unique opportunity for you to get your message to a highly focused reader base. If your product and/or service is of interest to the mathematics, statistics or operational research community then this opportunity to advertise within MSOR Connections should not be missed. To find out more about: copy dates, price and file formats go to the Advertisers Information pages.