There is still time to register for
the free ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) Saturday, "Astounding Approximations," by Dr. Meredith
Anderson, assistant professor of mathematics.
The Astonishing Approximations STEM Saturday
session will be a hands-on discussion of huge numbers and infinity. ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø
will do fun activities where they will figure out how to win a guessing
contest, mathematical tricks to try to get more allowance money from parents,
and ways to gain perspective as to how large is the universe.
The workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon on
Saturday, Nov. 7, and is for students in grades 6 through 8.
Registration is required. Once registered, participants will
receive the location of session and any other pertinent information. Only
parent/guardian authorized registrations will be accepted. No cost to
participants.
For more information or a reservation form, contact
Simona Guillen, Title
V STEM Project Specialist, at 719-587-7318 or sguillen@adams.edu.
