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Dr. Sherry Mantyka, Ph.D., M.B.A.
(previously Dr.
Sherry May)
Associate Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Director, Mathematics Learning Centre
Office of the Dean of Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL, Canada A1C 5S7
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Education:
 | Ph.D. (Applied Mathematics), University of Waterloo |
| M.B.A. (Industrial Relations), University of Saskatchewan |
Summary of Academic Background:
| Strong background in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer
and mathematical modeling, social and public policy, educational
software, cognitive psychology as applied to learning. |
Current Position:
| Founder and Director of the Mathematics Learning Centre (MLC),
Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
Responsibilities: Budget; hiring and supervision
of all teaching and research staff; program development; software
development; liaison with K-12 system.
Major contributions: Developed a math skills
upgrading program; designed and supervised the development of innovative
mathematics education software; designed and developed distance
education programs in developmental mathematics; supervised the
development of a teacher-mentoring program at the MLC; established good
working relationships with the Department of Education, School Boards
and social advocacy groups; survived 16 years of repeated funding
crises.
Contact Information:
Email: smantyka@mun.ca
Tel: (709) 737-3308
Fax: (709 737-2351
This page was last updated by Denise
Porter on May 23/06.
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