About the Maya Exploration Center

The Maya Exploration Center (MEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study of ancient Maya civilization. MEC does this through: 1) travel courses, lecture series, and education programs teaching students, educators, and the general public about the ancient Maya, 2) the survey and mapping of ruins hidden in the jungles of Mexico and Central America 3) the study of ancient Maya science and 4) the exploration and documentation of Maya architecture. In addition to archaeological investigation and teaching, the center seeks to support the illumination of ancient traditions still practiced among the modern Maya. In doing so, MEC aims to better understand the ancient ruins and celebrate the modern Maya as the descendents of one of the world's great early civilizations. MEC's research is disseminated through educational travel courses, tours for the general public, lectures, and a website (www.mayaexploration.org) where various educational and informational materials and resources are made available. (Taken from the New York Times.)

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Program Offerings

Cost

Financial Assistance

Dates

Accommodation

Eligibility

Credit

To Apply

Program Offerings

 
MATH 102 Mathematics in Non-European Cultures (G2) Prerequisite: Math Placement Test

This course will be taught in English. The major instructors will be Dr. Ximena Catepillan, Dr. Ed Barnhart, and Chris Powell.

Students should work with their academic advisor to ensure that these 3 credits are appropriately utilized for the student's major/minor requirements or to fulfill General Education requirements.

Cost

 

Millersville students will pay approximately $1,100. This fee includes accommodations, entrance fees, and most meals.

Students are also responsible for paying Millersville summer tuition and fees, round-trip airfare between the US and Mexico, International Student Identity Card fee, passport fees, and some meals as well as spending money for souvenirs and other daily expenses.

Financial Assistance

 

Since this is a three credit course, students should contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss their specific financial aid package.

Dates

 

Students will study in Millersville:
May 12 - May 16, 2008
May 27, 2008

Students will study in Mexico:
May 17 - May 23, 2008

Accommodation

 

Students will be hosed in hotels in both Playa del Carmen and Valladolid during their stay in Mexico. These costs are included in the program fee.

Eligibility

 

Students must have taken the Math Placement Test in order to be eligible to apply. Also, students will be evaluated by Dr. Ximena Catepillan for admission to the course.

Credit

 

This course will be the equivalent of 3 undergraduate credits for the two week program.

To Apply

 

Please contact Dr. Ximena Catepillan, Math Department for additional information at 872-3993 or email inquiries to Ximena.Catepillan@millersville.edu. Applications must be picked-up in person from Dr. Catepillan.

Visit the website at http://www.mayaexploration.org/study_millersville_may07.php.

View Math in Non-European Cultures from a student's perspective at http://mayanexploration.blip.tv . Created by and used with the permission of Michael West.