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Fw: 2nd Annual BC / Rutgers Conference on Discrete Mathematics - March 8, 2003
Posted:
Jan 21, 2003 7:33 PM
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> We are happy to announce the Second Annual Boston College / Rutgers
Discrete
> Mathematics Conference for K-12 teachers. This exciting event will be held
> on Saturday, March 8th in Fulton Hall at Boston College.....
>
> Evan Maletsky from Montclair State College in NJ will be the keynote
speaker
> presenting: "Problems and Puzzles for Your Mind and Your Imagination"
>
> There will be 5 strands in this conference. Newcomers K-8 (for those who
> want to experience an introduction to discrete mathematics), elementary,
> middle, middle/secondary, and secondary.
>
> The announcement flyer and registration form are attached here and pasted
in
> text below my signature for those who may not be able to read attachments.
>
> Due to space limitations this conference will be limited to 200 attendees
> this year, so please register early to be assured of a spot.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Janice
>
> Janice C. Kowalczyk
> mailto://kowalcjn@ride.ri.net
> Rutgers University
> Assistant Director,
> Leadership Program In Discrete Mathematics
> http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/lp/institutes/index.html
> Office: 401-841-5583
> Home: 401-849-7546
> 9 Beechland Place
> Middletown, RI 02842
>
> *****************
>
> A CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
>
>
> BOSTON COLLEGE AND RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
> ANNOUNCE:
> SATURDAY, MARCH 8, PRIME TIME, 2003
>
> The Boston College Mathematics Institute is joining for a 2nd year with
The
> Leadership Program in Discrete Mathematics at Rutgers University to host a
> one day Mathematics Conference at Fulton Hall on the Chestnut Hill Campus
of
> Boston College.
>
> ALL MATH TEACHERS, K-12, ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND.
>
> A special welcome is extended to all past participants of the Boston
College
> and Rutgers Institutes. However, past attendance at a discrete mathematics
> institute is NOT a prerequisite.
>
> The theme of the conference:
> Enriching & Integrating The Math Curriculum K-12 with Discrete Math
> Activities
>
> The time:
> 8:30 am Registration, Check-in & Coffee
> 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sessions
>
> The day will consist of a series of concurrent sessions at each of the
> levels: newcomers K-8 (for those who want to experience an introduction
to
> discrete mathematics), elementary, middle, middle/secondary, and
secondary.
> These will be of 60 or 75 minutes duration.
>
> Speakers include: Stanley Bezuszka, Dwayne Cameron, Donna Church, Anne
> Collins, Ted Fischer, Laura Kelleher, Peg Kenney, Janice Kowalczyk,
Shelley
> Leibowitz, Darlene Mixer, Janice Ricks, Mary Sullivan, Mary Kay Varley.
>
> We are delighted to have as keynote speaker.
> Evan Maletsky of Montclair State University, New Jersey presenting:
> "Problems and Puzzles for Your Mind and Your Imagination"
>
> Evan is especially well known for his many contributions to NCTM, as an
> engaging speaker and creative author. His talk will feature problems,
> applications, and suggestions for all teachers K - 12.
>
> Due to space limitations this conference will be limited to 200 attendees.
> Participants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. So do
act
> promptly to reserve a spot by completing the attached form. No walk-on
> participants can be accepted on March 8.
>
> The registration fee of $25 includes the refreshment break and the box
> luncheon.
> The organizers for the conference acknowledge the Massachusetts Board of
> Higher Education and Tufts University for their partial support of the
> program.
>
> Conference organizers:
> Stanley J. Bezuszka, SJ, Director, Boston College Mathematics Institute
> Margaret J. Kenney, Director, Boston College Discrete Mathematics Project
> Janice C. Kowalczyk, Assistant Director, Rutgers Leadership Program in
> Discrete Mathematics
>
> For Additional Information call: 617-552-3775 or email: kenney@bc.edu
>
> ******************
>
> REGISTRATION FORMS (registration forms will also be available soon at that
> ATMIM website under professional development category in Adobe format. Go
> to: http://users.rcn.com/bowdish/ and then to the Professional Development
> link)
>
>
> REGISTRATION INFORMATION
>
> BOSTON COLLEGE AND RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PRESENT:
> MARCH 8, PRIME TIME, 2003
>
> FULTON HALL, BOSTON COLLEGE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
>
> WE HOPE YOUR SCHEDULE PERMITS YOU TO ATTEND THIS EXCITING EDUCATIONAL
> OPPORTUNITY. PLEASE DUPLICATE COPIES TO SHARE WITH COLLEAGUES.
>
> CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
>
> Those interested in attending must complete and return this form. Campus
> space allocations for the meeting require that the total number of
attendees
> be capped at 200. Please act promptly.
>
> Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis.
>
> All reservations for a space will be confirmed by email and directions
will
> also be provided at that time.
> There will be no walk-on registrations accepted on the day of the meeting.
>
> LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATIONS TO BE RECEIVED March 3, 2003
>
>
> NAME___________________________________________
>
> e-mail address_________________________________
>
> MAILING ADDRESS________________________________
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> SCHOOL ________________________________________
> Grade Level (circle one)
> Elementary Middle Secondary Other (describe)
>
> Choose one type of sandwich (circle one)
> Turkey Ham Tuna Salad Egg Salad
>
> Please mail this form with the registration fee of $25 to the Mathematics
> Institute, Boston College Chestnut Hill MA 02467
> If for some reason you are unable to attend after signing up, please
contact
> the Boston College Mathematics Institute at once (617-552-3775 or
> kenney@bc.edu) so your space can be reassigned.
>
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