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WVU to announce new Institute for math learning
WHO:
- David C. Hardesty Jr., President, West Virginia University
- James H. Lightbourne III, senior science advisor, National Science Foundation
- Gerald Lang, WVU Provost
- M. Duane Nellis, Dean, WVU’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
- Laura J. Pyzdrowski, clinical assistant professor of mathematics, WVU
WHAT:
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Announcement of the new Institute for Math Learning at WVU
WHEN:
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11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29
WHERE:
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White Hall computer lab, third floor
WHY:
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The Institute for Math Learning will address declining math skills among the nation’s public school students and college undergraduates. The institute will focus on enhancing student performance in mathematics by studying learning styles and developing appropriate curriculum options and innovative teaching techniques. The provost’s office has committed $600,000 to planning and equipping the center and employing highly qualified faculty to teach and conduct research in mathematics education.
Speakers will be available for interviews following the press conference.
Parking for media will be available in Area 9 on the lower level of the Mountainlair parking garage on Prospect Street. The White Hall computer lab is a block away at the corner of Willey Street and University Avenue.
Office: (304) 293-6997