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After School Programs
The Joy of Thinking |
Texax Mathematics Talent Search
The Joy of Thinking
The Joy of Thinking is a program designed to increase interest and enthusiasm for scientific reasoning and mathematical activities among preadolescent and adolescent girls. The program is funded by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in conjunction with the Tensor Foundation. The primary focus is the implementation of girls' math clubs in local area middle schools.
Website: http://www.math.ttu.edu/outreach/joy_of_thinking_is_a_program_des.htm
Type of Program: After school
Target Group: Middle school girls
Texas Mathematics Talent Search
A contest for high school students in which they work mathematics problems that are posted on the departmental website. The best students are brought to campus in the spring for the final competition.
Website: http://www.math.tamu.edu/talentsearch/index.html
Type of Program: During the school year at the student's convenience
Target Group: High School
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