Hosted by the Department of African and African American Studies, the conference will explore the multi-dimensional engagement of African Americans with the world beyond the United States. Bialystok from the Department of Psychology at York University will talk about the need for children to understand the symbolic nature of written notations and the meanings they convey. Bialystok will discuss the patterns demonstrated by bilingual children, which were established at an early age. MapInfo is especially interested in working with business-related applications. The purpose of the workshop is to enhance educational and research opportunities using MapInfo GIS software.
Participation is limited.
The workshop will be offered on Feb. 10, at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, University Park. Speakers will include geologist Allen Heyl and Duff Gold, mineralogists Peter Heaney and Deane Smith, Joe Dague, Robert Witkowski, Van King, Wolfgang Vogt and more. Other events include the benefit mineral auction, a field trip and the annual minerals banquet. Back to news index Back to Intercom home page Digital Intercom is produced in the Office of University Relations at The Pennsylvania State University . This page was created by Annemarie Mountz .