Daily Skiff

March 17th, 2008

Back to school for the stretch run

Now that Spring Break is over students can get back to making their parents proud by achieving high grades and working toward graduating from TCU.

For those interested in gaining some knowledge in math and science, Astronaut George “Pinky” Nelson will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Amon Carter lecture hall in Palko Hall.

Nelson is a veteran of three space flights, including Challenger, Columbia and Discovery. He will speak on the importance of science and mathematics education and how colleges can prepare teachers at universities to be better prepared to teach. Nelson is being hosted by TCU’s Andrews Institute for Mathematics, Sciences and Technology Education.

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