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| − | The '''Math Emporium''' or '''Empo''' | + | The '''Math Emporium''' or '''Empo''' was a large computer lab operated by Virginia Tech. It opened in 1997 with the aim of improving learning outcomes in high-enrollment math courses. Since opening in 1997, it has had [[lockers]]. |
| − | + | **As of 2025, the Empo seems to be closed.** | |
| − | =Links= | + | Many freshman-level math courses were taught online through the Math Emporium. Some students found the use of ''Comic Sans'' on their quizzes and practice material for these classes jarring, and resorted to uninstalling that font in order to force their browsers to choose a different one. |
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| + | {{Map|loc=37.23310,-80.43420|zoom=17}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.emporium.vt.edu/ Math Emporium homepage] | * [http://www.emporium.vt.edu/ Math Emporium homepage] | ||
* [http://www.educause.edu/learningspacesch42 Educause Learning Spaces chapter] | * [http://www.educause.edu/learningspacesch42 Educause Learning Spaces chapter] | ||
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[[Category:Mathematics]] | [[Category:Mathematics]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 7 February 2025
The Math Emporium or Empo was a large computer lab operated by Virginia Tech. It opened in 1997 with the aim of improving learning outcomes in high-enrollment math courses. Since opening in 1997, it has had lockers.
- As of 2025, the Empo seems to be closed.**
Many freshman-level math courses were taught online through the Math Emporium. Some students found the use of Comic Sans on their quizzes and practice material for these classes jarring, and resorted to uninstalling that font in order to force their browsers to choose a different one.
