Texas A&M Mathematics And Statistics Fair Set For Feb. 22 | Campus Life - Texas A&M University

The annual event features games, arts and crafts, problem-solving skills and card tricks that aim to help students of all ages have fun while enjoying math and numbers by Shana Hutchins, Texas A&M University College of Science.

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Texas A&M University will recognize the importance of mathematics and statistics with the 17th annual Texas A&M Mathematics and Statistics Fair set for Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. in the John R. Blocker Building.
 
The event will feature the inclusion of statistics in keeping with April’s more broadly focused Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, said Texas A&M mathematician and event coordinator Tamara Carter. Co-hosted by the Texas A&M Department of Mathematics and the Texas A&M Department of Statistics, the Math and Stat Fair is the annual highlight of an expanded series of spring outreach events designed to increase public understanding and appreciation of both disciplines.
 
Free and open to all ages, the fair will feature mentored problem-solving, games, mathematical arts and crafts, card tricks and lectures. All activities will be held on the first and second floors of Blocker.
 
“Mathematics and statistics are extremely valuable in many careers and various aspects of everyday life, but they are also fun,” Carter said. “We are very excited to share that fun with guests of all ages.”...

An 11 a.m. public lecture will be followed by a prize raffle and remarks at noon. The event will conclude with advanced lectures from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Source: Texas A&M University