High School Teacher 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 13 - August 1, 2003Summer 2004: July 18 - July 31, 2004
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 around the world.
- Take a course in Graph Theory (a branch of Discrete Mathematics) and earn up to 6 Graduate Credits.
- Participate in a professional research workshop.
- Develop materials to bring back to your classroom.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have e-mail access from May, 2003 - August, 2004.
If you would like to ask questions specifically about the content of the program, please e-mail Christine Spassione for a list of prior DCI Education Program Participants who are willing to answer questions.
Description of the High School Teacher Program
Application for the High School Teacher Program
Participants
Syllabus - Lecture Portion
Booklist
Requirement - Research Portion
Schedule
All Institute Speakers
Week 1
Week 1
Week 2
Week 2
Week 3
Week 3
Hotel Information
Year 2
Hotel
May 2004 Conference
DCI 2004
Miscellaneous Pictures
Ethnic Dinners
Research Program Problem Session
Teacher Presentations
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