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Third Annual  BEYOND THE FORMULA

A Statistics Conference for
Mathematics Teachers Teaching Introductory Statistics

August 5 & 6, 1999  
Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York

This years focus:
"How modern technology is effecting the teaching and learning of
statistics, 
and how this technology can best be incorporated into the classroom."

The agenda will include: 
1.  Two addresses by keynote speaker Robin Lock, St. Lawrence University,
2.  Two real world case studies: presentations by statisticians, 
     	demonstrating the usefulness of the type of statistics found in a 
	typical introductory statistics course, 
3.  Many hands-on computer (web and software) and calculator sessions, 
4.  Several sessions encompassing curriculum issues, and classroom 
	teaching strategies,
5.  Dinner and an after-dinner speaker,
6.  Publisher's Book Exhibit

Speakers include:  Gordon Black, Harris Black International;  Rick
Cleary, Cornell; 
George Cobb, Mt. Holyoke;  Patty Cyr, Eastman Kodak;  Robert Heckard,
Penn State; 
David Mathiason, RIT;  Roxy Peck, Cal Poly;  J. Laurie Snell, Dartmouth; 
Lori Thombs, U of SC
	
Thursday's program begins at 8:30 AM and friday's program ends at 3:30
PM.

Registration Fee:  $125,  which includes 5 meals for participant

Hotels/Motels in the area of Monroe Community College:
Please mention "MCC - Beyond the Formula" when you call for reservations,

as the rates listed are "special rates."  Rates shown are as quoted for
our 
conference and are good for reservations made prior to the cutoff date. 
After the cutoff date, room availability and rates are no longer
guaranteed. 
If the reservation clerk doesn't know about the special rate - ask the
local 
manager about it when you register. Due to other functions being held in
the 
area, August 4-8, 1999, you may want to make your reservations as soon as

possible. 

Cab service to and from the airport to any of the motels listed or to MCC
is 
approximately $8.00; those motels having a free shuttle service are
noted. 
There are many restaurants and a large mall area within the immediate
area 
of these hotels.  

Be sure to bring your own tax-exempt form, otherwise you will need to pay

the taxes, too.

Econo Lodge-Rochester, South [A short mile south of MCC] 
940 Jefferson Rd., 1-716-427-2700, 1-800-837-9906,  
$50.00 single or double, Shuttle to and from airport & MCC, 
Continental breakfast, Full cable w/ HBO and pay/view movie, 
Free USA Today newspaper. (Cutoff 7/7/99)

Hampton Inn  [Located across the street from MCC]
717 E. Henrietta Rd., 1-716-272-7800, 1-800-HAMPTON,   
$84.00 single/double/up to 3, Continental breakfast, Free local phone, 
Showtime, Free access to Bally Fitness, 100% satisfaction guarantee. 
(Cutoff 7/21/99)

Holiday Inn Henrietta  [A short mile south of MCC] 
1111 Jefferson Rd., 1-716-475-1510, 1-800-HOLIDAY,   
$92.00 single or double, A full service hotel w/ Airport shuttle, 
Restaurant & lounge in hotel, Indoor pool, Game room, Whirlpool & 
exercise in hotel, Complimentary theme hors d'oeuvres late afternoons. 
(Cutoff 7/5/99)

Wellesley Inn, Rochester South  [Located across the street from MCC]
797 E. Henrietta Rd., 1-716-427-0130, 1-800-444-8888,  
$49.00 single or double, Continental breakfast, 50 channel TV, Free HBO, 
Pass to Holiday fitness club. (Cutoff 7/14/99)

For complete information and updates, 
See our web site:  	http://www.monroecc.edu/depts/math/beyond1.htm

or contact Robert Johnson by
	E-mail:	[log in to unmask]
	Phone:	Dept. Office:  716-292-2930
	Fax:	Dept. Office:  716-292-3874 
	Post:	Dept. of Mathematics
		Monroe Community College
		Rochester, NY 14623
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