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Golf Great Phil Mickelson Visits ED, Stresses Value of Math, Science (July 22, 2008)
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Secretary Margaret Spellings joined Phil and Amy Mickelson, Tom Luce, president of the National Math and Science Initiative, Ken Cohen, vice president of public affairs for Exxon Mobil Corporation, and students from Quantico Marine Base, Fort Belvoir Army Base and Washington, DC area schools for the "Phil Mickelson/Exxon Mobil Mini Golf Camp" at the U.S. Department of Education.


Phil and Amy Mickelson talk about the importance of math and science education at the U.S. Department of Education. Phil Mickelson shows Secretary Margaret Spellings how math is used to execute a golf putt.
Phil Mickelson teaches a young student about putting while Secretary Margaret Spellings and Amy Mickelson encourage her. Phil Mickelson shows a student from Quantico Marine Base proper putting technique.
Secretary Margaret Spellings joined Phil and Amy Mickelson, Tom Luce, president of the National Math and Science Initiative, Ken Cohen, vice president of public affairs for Exxon Mobil Corporation, and students from Quantico Marine Base, Fort Belvoir Army Base and Washington, DC area schools at the U.S. Department of Education.

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