Education Program
High School Teachers
Working towards integration of education and research in the mathematical and computational sciences.
DIMACS is a NJ Department of Education Professional Development Provider.
Rutgers University
Dates of program: July 9 - August 3, 2001Summer 2002: July 22 - August 2, 2002
Where should a hospital be located for the best community service?
What is the best route for a garbage truck to pick up garbage in the city?
What is the optimal way to allocate to commercial and government users a limited amount of radio/television spectrum?
Is there a similarity between the DNA sequence for a cancer-causing gene and one that stimulates growth?
Participants:
Mathematics or computer science teachers or supervisors of grades 9-12, as well as researchers in graph theory.
Activities:
- Engage in a real research experience with practicing mathematicians and computer scientists from arounf the world.
- Take a 2 week course in Graph Theory (a branch of Discrete Mathematics) and earn 6 Graduate Credits.
- Participate in a professional research workshop.
- Develop materials to bring back to your classroom.
or until all spaces are filled.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have e-mail access from May, 2001 - August, 2002.
Description of the Education Program
Application for the Education Program
Participants
Syllabus - Weeks 1-2
Booklist
Requirements for Weeks 3-4
Schedule
All Institute Speakers
Week 1
Week 1
Week 2
Week 2
Week 3
Week 3
Week 4
Week 4
Hotel Information
Year 2
Sheraton Hotel
May 2002 Conference
Madison Suites
DCI 2002
For further information or question, contact:
Christine Spassione
DCI Program Coordinator
DIMACS/CoRE Bldg.
Rutgers University
96 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8018 USA
Email: dci@dimacs.rutgers.edu
Phone: (732) 445-4304
Fax: (732) 445-5932