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WHO :*
David C. Hardesty Jr., President, West Virginia University
James H. Lightbourne III , senior science advisor, National Science Foundation
M. Duane Nellis, Dean, WVU s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Laura J. Pyzdrowski, clinical assistant professor of mathematics, WVU
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WHAT :*
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Announcement of the new Institute for Math Learning at WVU
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WHEN :*
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11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29
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WHERE :*
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White Hall computer lab, third floor
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WHY :*
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The Institute for Math Learning will address declining math skills among the nations 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 provosts 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.
