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We hope that students who win scholarships will consider attending The W in the future.” Phil Kains, assistant professor of mathematics at Belhaven University, will be the keynote speaker this year. He will give a talk titled, “What is a Math Person.” Aside from the keynote address, there are breakout sessions which seek to explore mathematical concepts which don’t always come up in the classroom. This is accomplished through games, puzzles and other hands-on activities. Each year, invitations are sent to schools within a two-hour drive of The W. Typically three to seven schools participate. This year, there are estimated to be between 80-100 students attending. 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