Other Interests

Math Interests

George Caplan's Math Problems

Problem: Suppose the numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 are placed into the squares in a 3 x 3 grid in such a way that each of the 9 numbers appears exactly once and the product of the numbers appearing in any row or column is the same. What is the value of the product in each row and column? Published in The Math Teacher in 2007.

See problem with solution here.

Clubs and Organizations

The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition

MassBike is dedicated tobettering bicycling conditions in Massachusetts. Formerly known as the Boston Area Bicycle Coalition, this group has fought hard to get bikes on the 'T'. They deserve your financial support.

The League of American Bicylists

LAB is dedicated to safe bicycling and bettering bicycling conditions throughout the USA. Formerly known as the League of American Wheelmen, LAB needs to be reformed. For more information, see the LAB Reform website.

The Charles River Wheelmen

CRW offers Boston-area bicycle rides every Sunday of the year - and a whole lot more.

The Nashoba Valley Pedalers

NVP offers many rides in the Acton (Massachusetts) area.
Miscellaneous

National Alopecia Areata Foundation

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, supports those with the condition, and educates the public about alopecia areata.

Created By: Becky Chan and Kristin Arden | Date Created: May 2008 | Last Modified: November 2008 | Maintained By: George Caplan | Expires: August 2009