Celebration of Women in Mathematics :: Opening Ceremonies

The opening of the Celebration of Women in Mathematics 2003 saw the gathering of several schools in the Moore Hall Auditorium. Dr. Carolyn Mahoney, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at ECSU, opened the meeting followed by various speakers. Dr. Margery Coulson-Clark of ECSU spoke on just what math meant to her and how it had affected her life. Dr. Eleanor Green Dawley-Jones of Norfolk State University, retired, also spoke on the benefits of becoming strong in math. Mrs. Carmella Watkins of NOAA gave a welcome and an introduction to her workshop.