äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Math Department to host Calc-Bowl April 10

KINGSTON, R.I. – April 6, 2007 – The äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Department of Mathematics will sponsor its first äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Calc-Bowl, welcoming 14 teams of talented high school and college students from across the state to compete against other students in pre-calculus and calculus.


The event, which takes place Tuesday, April 10 at 3 p.m., offers students from äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾, Rhode Island College, and Rhode Island high schools an opportunity to test their math knowledge.


The department is hosting the event to highlight mathematics, recruit top students to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾, and recognize and reward talented mathematics students in Rhode Island. James Baglama, Lubos Thoma, and Li Wu, all äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ math professors, organized the event to “share the power and intrigue of mathematics with a large audience.â€


Calc-Bowl is a lively mathematical competition between teams of five players in the format of a game show. It tests participants’ math knowledge in a competitive environment.


Teams will compete in several rounds of play in the Cherry Auditorium in the Kirk Building on the Kingston campus. There will be a final playoff for first place. Certificates and more than $750 in prizes will be given to the top teams.


Refreshments will be provided for all who attend. For more information, contact Baglama at 874-4412.