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June 9, 2005

Trinity University Mathematics Students To Study in Budapest

SAN ANTONIO - Two Trinity University students have been accepted into the prestigious Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program. Megan Gallant '07 of Plano, Texas, and Rebecca Haas '07 of Converse, Texas, will participate in the program that is being taught by leading Hungarian scholars.

Ms. Gallant is a mathematics major who will be attending the program for the entire 2005-2006 school year with a focus on math courses. "The Budapest program is an intensive mathematics program for North American students. It is considered one of the best study abroad programs in mathematics," said Ms. Gallant who also plays for the Wind Symphony at Trinity and was on the Honor Council for two years. In preparation for her year abroad, Ms. Gallant will take part in the 2005 Trinity University Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematics Program. She will work with Professor Roberto Hasfura, chair of the Trinity mathematics department, on a dynamical systems project.

Ms. Haas is a mathematics and sociology major who will be participating in the program for the fall semester. She plans to enroll in Trinity's fifth year Masters of Arts in Teaching program following graduation and soon after teach high school math. "I am very excited to study math in Hungary this coming fall. In particular, I am excited to take another Combinatorics course, an area of math for which Hungary is very well known," said Ms. Haas.

Hungary has a long running tradition of excellence in mathematics education. Each year, American and Canadian undergraduates are chosen to participate in the intense study held in English on the St. Olaf College campus. Hungarian scholars Paul Erdos, Laszlo Lovasz, and Vera T. Sos originated the program. The one- or two-semester study consists of rigorous courses in the fields of math and computer sciences as well as core classes.

For more information, contact Trinity's department of mathematics at (210) 999-8205.

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