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About the ProgramIn the late 90's, a small network of extracurricular programs called Math Circles gradually began to spring up in various places around the country. These programs, based partly on a model developed in Eastern Europe, focused on the process of discovery and open-ended exploration, and were designed to introduce students to the deeper kinds of mathematical thinking that are invariably absent in most standard curricula. The University of Utah Math Circle, now in its seventh year, is one of the best established Math Circles in the country.In addition to encountering exciting material far beyond that treated in a regular classroom, students joining The Math Circle have the unique opportunity to interact with professional mathematicians in an informal setting. The program also features monthly contests with prizes, as well as preparation for other competitions (like the State Math Contest). Thanks to the generous support of the National Science Foundation, the Department of Mathematics, and the EnergySolutions Foundation, there is no cost to participate in the Math Circle. Meetings will be held in the 2007-2008 academic year on Wednesdays beginning September 26th, 2007 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on the U of U campus in the Leroy Cowles Building (LCB) room 219. All participants are required to fill out an application. |
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