Math Events, Workshops, & Help

All Collin College students are invited to attend!

Each session lasts one to two hours and is hosted in person, on Zoom, or both. No registration required, and Zoom meeting links are included below.

 

Fall 2026 Sessions

 

Friday, August 28, 2026

•  Study Skills: How to Avoid Burnout and Succeed in Math - Frisco Campus LH 157

          Noon-1 p.m. with Prof. Shahina Shad and Prof. Mike Panahi

•  Factoring Techniques - Online

           1:10-2:10 p.m. with Prof. Danielle Bramall

           Join Factoring Techniques Zoom Meeting Session

•  Conversion of Units - Online

           2:20-3:20 p.m. with Prof. Katerina Vishnyakova

           Join Conversion of Units Zoom Meeting Session

 

Saturday, August 29, 2026

•  TI Graphing Calculator and Prep Topics for Statistics - Online

          9-10 a.m. with Prof. Natalie Gutzler

          Join TI Calculator and Prep Topics for Statistics Zoom Meeting Session

•  Refresher of 0405 in Preparation for Corequisite Courses - Online

          10:10-11:10 a.m. with Prof. Bryan Genneken

          Join Refresher of 0405 in Prep for Corequisite Courses Zoom Meeting Session

•  Review of Beginning Algebra - Online

          11:20-12:20 p.m. with Prof. Ivy Langford

          Join Review of Beginning Algebra Zoom Meeting Session

•  Review of Intermediate Algebra - Online

          12:30-1:30 p.m. with Prof. Pinal Thakore

          Join Review of Intermediate Algebra Zoom Meeting Session

•  Precalculus Review of College Algebra - Online

          1:40-2:40 p.m. with Prof. Rachna Sachdeva

          Join Review of College Algebra Zoom Meeting Session

 

Friday, September 4, 2026

•  Factoring Techniques - Online

          Noon-1 p.m. with Prof. Jennifer Rice

          Join Factoring Techniques Zoom Meeting Session

•  TI Graphing Calculator Basics - Online

          1:10-2:10 p.m. with Prof. Catherine Duke

          Join TI Graphing Calculator Basics Zoom Meeting Session

•  Simplification of Polynomial and Rational Expressions - Online

          1:10-2:10 p.m. with Prof. Cyrus Malek

          Join Simplification of Polynomial and Rational Expressions Zoom Meeting Session

•  Function Notation and Difference Quotient - Online

          2:20-3:20 p.m. with Prof. Vali Antohe

          Join Function Notation and Difference Quotient Zoom Meeting Session

•  TI Graphing Calculator for STEM Courses - Online

          3:30-4:30 p.m. with Prof. Sarah Lonsdale

          Join TI Graphing Calculator for STEM Courses Zoom Meeting Session

 

Friday, September 11, 2026

•  All about Functions (Graphs and Transformations, Algebra of Functions and Compositions) - Online

          Noon-1 p.m. with Prof. Kyle Kundomal

          Join All about Functions Zoom Meeting Session

•  Limit Logic: Finding the Right Strategy - Online

          1:10-2:10 p.m. with Prof. Katerina Vishnyakova

          Join Limit Logic: Finding the Right Strategy Zoom Meeting Session

•  Simplification of Radical Expressions and Solving Radical Equations  - Online

          2:20-3:20 p.m. with Prof. Katerina Vishnyakova

          Join Simplification of Radical Expressions and Solving Radical Equations Zoom Meeting Session

 

Saturday, September 12, 2026

•  Exponents and Logarithms, Their Rules, Properties, and How to Solve their Equations  - Online

          9:30-10:30 a.m. with Prof. Stephanie Foster Burnham

          Join Exponents and Logarithms Zoom Meeting Session

•  Simplification of Polynomial and Rational Expressions - Online

          10:40-11:40 a.m. with Prof. Katerina Vishnyakova

          Join Simplification of Polynomial and Rational Expressions Zoom Meeting Session

•  Trig Connections: From Angles to Waves - Online

          11:50-12:50 p.m. with Prof. Katerina Vishnyakova

          Join Trig Connections Zoom Meeting Session

 

Workshop Descriptions

 

TI Graphing Calculator Basics:

This session is for students learning how to use the TI graphing calculator. Session will include basic calculations, proper entry of fractions, exponents, and radicals, as well as learning graphing capabilities of a calculator. Recommended for students who need help with basic features of a graphing calculator.

 

Study Skills: How to Succeed in Math:

This workshop will focus on skills necessary for success in math courses and address why taking college math classes are harder than other classes. Tips for effectively completing homework, preparing for and taking tests, and managing anxiety will be provided. Recommended for students taking Math 0405,1332, 1314, 1324, 1325

 

Review of Beginning Algebra:

This workshop will be a review of order of operations, signed numbers, exponents, linear equations, and operations of polynomial expressions. Recommended for students taking Math 0405, 1332, 1314, 1324, 1325

 

Review of Intermediate Algebra:

This workshop will be a review of graphing linear equations, slopes, solving systems of linear equations, factoring, solving quadratic and rational equations. Recommended for students taking Math 1314, 1324, 1325, 1316, 1350, 1351

 

Review of College Algebra:

This workshop will be a review of the difference quotient, compositions of functions, inverse functions, piecewise-defined functions, and exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations. Recommended for students taking Math 1325, 1316, 1350, 1351, 2412, 2413, 2414

 

TI Graphing Calculator and Prep Topics for Statistics: 

This workshop will present basics of using a TI graphing calculator for statistics courses (STAT, LIST, ABS, Square root). Attendees will see examples and review topics such as rounding, scientific notation, conversions decimal/percent/fraction, absolute value, squaring/square root. Recommended for students taking Math 1342.

 

TI Graphing Calculator for STEM Courses: 

This workshop will present skills for using a TI graphing calculator for radical, trigonometric, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Entering fractional expressions, storing values, finding min/max, working with matrices. Recommended for students taking Math 1314, 1324, 1325, 2412, 2413, 2414

 

Factoring Techniques: 

This workshop will focus on different techniques for factoring binomial, trinomial and four term polynomials. Attendees will then use factoring to simplify rational expressions containing factors with negative and rational exponents. Recommended for students taking Math 1325, 2412, 2413, 2414

 

Review Trigonometry with Right Angle Approach:

This workshop will be a review of the right triangle trigonometry, reciprocal identities, quotient identities, Pythagorean identities, and inverse trigonometric functions, unit circle, and solving trig equations. Recommended for students taking Math 2412, 2413, 2414.

Final exam review sessions hosted by various professors are offered during pre-finals week. Please check back for Fall 2026 times and dates. 

 

Dates TBD

•  Statistics Final Exam Review 

           Time TBD

           Online: Join Statistics Final Exam Review Zoom Meeting Session

 

Dates TBD

•  College Algebra Final Exam Review 

Time TBD

Join College Algebra Final Exam Review Zoom Meeting Session

 

Math Club

Are you majoring in a STEM field? Do you simply enjoy mathematics? Check out the Collin Math Club! Meetings for Spring are Fridays at 11am in G218 of the Plano Campus.

 

Contact Professor Monica Montalvo for information.

 

Data Science Club

Are you interested in data-driven decision making, machine learning, or artificial intelligence? Do you enjoy solving real-world problems with analytics?

 

Check out the Collin Data Science Club!


Members benefit from coding workshops, project-based learning, and opportunities to compete in data challenges. The club provides mentorship, collaboration with peers, and exposure to real-world data science applications.


Goals of the Club:

  • Learn and apply data science tools like Python, R, and Tableau.
  • Work on fun, real-life projects with a team.
  • Compete in hackathons and data challenges.
  • Meet experts in AI and data through guest talks.
  • Build portfolios and resumes through practical experience.

Join or explore our club description, officer contacts, workshops, and upcoming events.

 

Engineering Club

More information coming soon!

Award:

$625

 

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2026

 

Instructions:

This scholarship opportunity is open to students who meet the following criteria:

  • STEM major
  • Will have completed the following by the end of Spring 2026 semester:
    • 6+ math credits
    • Pre-Calculus
  • 3.0 or higher GPA overall
  • 3.5 or higher GPA in math courses
  • Will be enrolled full-time at Collin College in Spring 2027

 

If you meet the preceding criteria, an application form will be available October 1st.

 

Questions? Please email dpotter@collin.edu or call 972.378.8283.

You could win a $250 gift card or credit towards Collin College expenses!*

 

Who: Collin Enrolled Students (students who have registered and present ID)
What: 20 multiple-choice math questions covering concepts through Pre-Calculus, timed for one hour

When: Round One Date TBA!
Where: Plano campus Room J-228A


Prizes: 1st Prize (high score if total both rounds >30 and no prior college or university degree): $250 gift card, or credit toward Collin expenses*

 

*For further information, contact Professor Bock at 972.516.5024 or ebock@collin.edu 

Who: Collin Enrolled Students who are currently taking or has taken Calculus 2

When: TBA

Where: TBA

 

For further information, contact Professor Snyder.