PRI: A Catalyst for Science and Math Education in Belize
presentation at Adult Forum by
Arlie O. Petters, Benjamin Powell Professor & Professor of Mathematics, Physics, and Business Administration, Duke University
January 19, 2014
For the eyes, you view the video that we used as an introduction of Dr. Petters to the class.
Belize: Strengths
- Natural Beauty
- Historic Sites
- English Speaking
- Proximity to US
Belize: Challenge
- 40% of Population Lives in Poverty
WHAT ???
The Other Side of the Fence ...
Petters Research Institute
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Petters Research Institute Mission
- Catalyst for developing the Belizean human capital in
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics(STEM) - Tie STEM education to entrepreneurship
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PRI Scholarship for High School
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