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WIU Dept of Mathematics Summer Program, "Girls Plus Math"

April 13, 2016

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MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University's Department of Mathematics will sponsor a summer program for girls ages 11-13. The program, "Girls Plus Math," will take place July 17-22.

The program promotes interest in mathematics, a willingness to take risks in analysis and the self-confidence and motivation to persist in problem solving. Participants will explore critical thinking skills, web page creation and computer software, along with mathematical concepts and equations. Some of the hands-on components include building a tetrahedral kite, origami and various games that foster critical thinking skills.

The WIU Department of Mathematics will coordinate the instructional portion of the program. In addition, a number of professionals will visit the program to describe how they use math in their career and how they became interested in what they do.

For more information, contact the Study Abroad and Outreach office at (309) 298-1911.

Posted By: Joshua Pedroza-O'Leary (WIUNews@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing