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Friday,
November 3, 2006 9:00
A.M. - 12:00 P.M. |
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The purpose of this event is to promote Mathematics through a series of exciting talks in different areas of mathematics
not discussed in high schools. In addition, a group of WPUNJ students will discuss life as a math major at our university.
Students
will also learn more about exciting career opportunities in
mathematics.
The program is intended for guidance counselors, mathematics teachers and their students. Please register early
as requests
for participation will be handled on first come first served basis.
Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Opening remarks by the Dean of College of
Science & Health, Dr. DeYoung
9:15 a.m.
Welcome from the Chair of the Department of Mathematics, Dr. Zeleke
9:30
a.m.
Three interactive presentations by the Mathematics
faculty:
“Fermat's
Fabulous Factorable Figures”, Dr. Nacin
“The Shape
of Space”, Dr. Katz
“The
Geometry of Airline Flight Paths”, Dr. Mikula
11:00 a.m. Meet
the math majors
11:30 a.m.
Careers in Mathematics
12:00
Lunch
12:45
Campus Tour (upon request)
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To reserve
your seat please provide the following information to us before Monday, October
25, 2006 by:
- phone:
973-720-2158
- e-mail: garbowskik@wpunj.edu - fax (use
this page): 973-720-2263
Name
School
Address
Daytime Phone Evening Phone (optional)
# of students in your party ______ E-mail address
_______________________________
Will you be arriving via a Bus? ____Yes ___No
Interested
in Campus Tour? ____
Yes
___No
A confirmation with details, directions and a campus map will be e-mailed to you. Please call Ms. Garbowski at
973-720-2158
if you have any questions.