Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Jonathan Smith and I am the president and co-chair of the Science and Mathematics Society Club of Grant University. I am so excited to be here tonight and to have the opportunity to introduce our guest speaker, Dr. Thomas Rufkin. Dr. Rufkin is a member of the Board of Mathematics International. He has worked in the fields of applied mathematics, advanced geometrics, and multi-variable optimization over the past fifteen years. He is a strong proponent of the advancement of mathematics education throughout the American education system, as well as for the use of mathematics in providing solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems. Aside from his talents and advocacies, Dr. Rufkin is also a prestigious author of a number of papers on the subject of applied mathematics. Some of his better-known titles include “The Application of Mathematical Solutions to Sustainability”, “Geometry in Four Dimensions”, and “Monte Carlo Optimization for use in Promoting Economic Growth”. On a final note, he is also a fascinating individual, and we are grateful for his presence among us today. Without further ado, please join me in welcoming Dr. Thomas Rufkin. Downloaded from http://www.wikihow.com