Award-winning mathematician to speak at UMSL

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WHO
Hyman Bass, the Roger Lyndon Collegiate Professor of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

WHAT
"Improving U.S. Mathematics Education: Myths and Realities," a lecture

WHEN
7:30 p.m. April 21

WHERE
Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121

SPONSOR
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at UMSL

COST
Free and open to the public

INFO
(314) 516-5789

DETAILS
Hyman Bass is an award-winning mathematician, who is perhaps best known for his work in algebra. He was named the 2006 National Medal of Science laureate in the field of mathematical and computer science. His research interests include algebraic K-theory, number theory, group theory (geometric methods), algebraic geometry, mathematical knowledge for teaching, the education and development of mathematics teachers and mathematical reasoning in elementary classrooms.

Bass' lecture is the 11th annual Spencer & Spencer Systems Math and Computer Science Lecture. UMSL alumnus Robert Spencer funds the lecture.

Bass will discuss why he believes teacher capacity and teaching quality are both key to the improvement of mathematics education. He also will analyze what could make a difference in their effectiveness.

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