sessions on Monday and have the option of reimbursement for lodging expenses for a
attending the middle-school session (to see two-night stay (one night for Denver-area
what material is taught after or before) or the teachers). Teachers also will have the option
Joint Statistical Meetings sessions Tuesday. of attending sessions at JSM, such as the
Grade 5–8 teachers will attend the middle- statistical education and poster sessions,
school session Tuesday, with the option of and will be admitted to the exhibit hall.
attending the elementary or high-school Do you know of mathematics or science
sessions or the Joint Statistical Meetings ses- teachers who are interested in enhancing
sions Monday. There will be a dinner and their understanding and teaching of
career panel discussion Monday for all par- statistics within the mathematics and science
ticipating teachers. curriculum? If so, encourage them to attend
“The Colorado/Wyoming Chapter is Meeting Within a Meeting. Teachers wishing
taking advantage of the MWM workshop to attend the conference can apply online
to build connections with teachers in the by going to
www.amstat.org/education/mwm
area,” said Matt Pocernich, ASA Colorado- and clicking on the “MWM Application”
Wyoming Chapter president. “By meeting tab at the top of the screen. Review and
with the teachers, we will learn how they acceptance of applications will continue
think our members can help encourage until the workshop is filled.
more kids to share our enjoyment of num- Questions about the MWM workshop
bers and statistics.” should be directed to Rebecca Nichols,
To encourage participation, the ASA ASA assistant director of K–16 education
will provide the registration fee, handouts, programs, at
rebecca@amstat.org or (703)
and some meals to accepted applicants. 684-1221, Ext. 1877. n
Workshop attendees also may receive a set
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