New PS Scholar program for UA Precalculus/Calculus -- starts next week!

Dear Math 120R and Math 122B Students,

I want you to know about the new Math Problem-Solving (PS) Scholar Program this Fall.  The program starts on September 18th/19th, and capacity is limited.

First Generation college students and Community College transfer students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why become a PS Scholar?

·  Scholars work on challenging problems in teams, with peers, for 2 hours each week**

·  Scholars practice the skills learned in math 120R/122B by doing problems yourself, rather than watching your instructor work on the board

·  Scholars get a chance to feel more confident and self-sufficient about precalculus/calculus, and problem-solving in general!

·  Scholars get a chance to meet and spend time with experienced math mentors, both individually and in the classroom

·  Scholars who complete the program receive a certificate of completion!

**Scholars must enroll in a 1-unit problem-solving course.  This course is available to all pre-calculus/calculus students at UA, not just PS Scholars.  More information in the PSScholar application

What past students say:

"This course was of tremendous value to me.  It helped me engage with the mathematics myself and learn how to approach and solve problems on my own."

"The mentor sessions also expanded my horizons career-wise, and led me to consider summer internship opportunities I was not aware of. I would definitely participate in this program again!"

To apply or find out more please visit: sites.google.com/math.arizona.edu/ps-scholar2017/

Questions?  Please ask!  You can reply to this email or write to me directly at:  guada@math.arizona.edu

Have a great semester!

Dr. Lozano

Guadalupe  Lozano, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor of Mathematics

Director, External Relations & Evaluation School of Mathematical Sciences
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University of Arizona
Department of Mathematics
617 N. Santa Rita Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0089
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