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Communicating Mathematics with Hypertext

June 3-7, 1996

A Short Course at The Geometry Center

Program Description

The Geometry Center is sponsoring a 5-day course, Communicating Mathematics with Hypertext, June 3-7, 1996.

The course will present a comprehensive overview of using the World-Wide Web (WWW) for communicating mathematical ideas at all levels, from research results to educational materials. It will include:

Participants will work on Web projects as the course progresses, utilizing the state-of-the-art facilities at the Geometry Center.

Stipends and Fees

Course registration will be fully covered by the Geometry Center. A limited amount of travel support is also available.

Participants will be responsible for making their own arrangements for lodging. The administrative staff of the Geometry Center is available to assist with arrangements.

Course Outline

Eligibility and Application Procedure

While the course is designed primarily with mathematics graduate students in mind, postdocs and faculty members are also welcome to apply.

Participants should have a basic familiarity with computers and their use. The only specific background requirement is experience in using one or more of the most common text editors. Facility with any of the following, though not required, will increase the level of what the individual can accomplish during the week:

Because many of the resources for producing high quality Web documents are UNIX based, the course will be conducted primarily in a UNIX environment. Participants will be able to test the final look of their documents using various browsers on a range of UNIX, Macintosh, and Windows machines.

Enrollment is limited to 24 participants. A text version of the application form is available online.

Applications should be postmarked by March 15, 1996.

Note:As of March 15, 1996 there are a few openings still available; persons interested in attending should send their application as soon as possible, but by April 15, 1996 at the latest.

The Geometry Center and its Facilities

Located on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, the Geometry Center's facilities and highly skilled staff create a unique and exhilarating setting for using technology in mathematics research, education, and communication.

The Geometry Center was established as a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center in 1991. The purpose of the Center is to foster the development and use of mathematical visualization and communication software, and it has been a leader in these areas since its inception.

For additional information or application instructions, contact:

The Geometry Center
400 Lind Hall
207 Church St. SE>
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Phone: (612) 626-0888
Fax: (612) 626-7131
Email: cmwh-apply@geom.umn.edu

The University of Minnesora is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This material is available in alternate formats upon request (phone 612-626-0888, fax: 612-626-7131, email: admin@geom.umn.edu).

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