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The University of the District of Columbia
Department of Mathematics

in conjunction with the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics
will celebrate

Mathematics Awareness Week

April 22nd through April 26th, 1996
9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Math Department Open House

Schedule of Activities
Monday * April 22, 1996 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Opening Celebration of Mathematics Awareness Week

Opening Remarks and Proclamation: Honorable Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr.

Panel Discussion: "How Math Helped Us at UDC"
Former UDC Students:

    Dr. Lawrence Tucker
    Professor Linda Lewis * UDC Math Professor
    Mr. Michael Jenkins * Engineer
    Ms. Monica Bibbs * DC Public School Teacher

Tuesday * April 23, 1996 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
"New Exciting Directions in Math and Physics"
Speaker: Professor Tepper Gill, Howard University

Thursday * April 25, 1996 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
"Statistics in Decision-Making"
Speaker: Professor Olga I. Cordero-Brana, American University

Friday * April 26, 1996
Math Poster Contest
Film: "Stand and Deliver" (film to be shown all day)

Come talk to the faculty and learn about the many exciting careers related to mathematics and how to prepare for them. All activities and events will be held at Van Ness Campus, Building 41, Room A-03. For more information call: Professor Mohamed Sesay (202) 274-5515 or Professor Sharon Hauge (202) 274-5370.


Mathematics Awareness Month is sponsored each year by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics to recognize the importance of mathematics through written materials and an accompanying poster that highlight mathematical developments and applications in a particular area.