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Mathematics Specialist Recognition/Appreciation Luncheon

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The Mathematics Specialists who participated in the National Science Foundation supported research projects studying the impact of Mathematics Specialists were honored at a Recognition/Appreciation Luncheon on October 21, 2009. They were presented with certificates signed by Patricia Wright, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Virginia Department of Education and Patrick Dexter of ExxonMobil and Chairman of the Mathematics & Science Coalition.

The recognition luncheon was held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to honoring the specialists who were subjects of the research study, the program featured reports by Dr. Patricia Campbell of the University of Maryland on Results of Quantitative Research Study, Dr. Joy Whitenack of Virginia Commonwealth University on Conclusions from Case Study Research, and Judy Singleton on Public Policy Considerations.