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University of Maine
National Conference and Summer Academy
June 22-27, 2008
"Integrating Science and Mathematics Education Research into Teaching:
Resources and Tools for Improved Learning"
Conference and Summer Academy information and registration
http://www.umaine.edu/center/2008_Summer_Conference
Travel Awards
for
Doctoral Students
Science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM) education research
Eight travel awards of up to $750 are available to doctoral students in STEM fields who are working in discipline-based education research
and/or the implementation of research-supported pedagogy, curricula, and classroom practices
Please submit requests for travel support no later than Friday, May 30, 2008 to [log in to unmask]
Include your name, affiliation, a brief description of your research interests, mailing address, email, and phone number. Requests for awards received after the May 30th deadline will be considered only if space is available.
Conference: Sunday evening, June 22nd - Wednesday noon, June 25th
Summer Academy: Wednesday noon, June 25th – Friday noon, June 27th
The Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research (Center) will host its fourth biennial conference on integrating science and mathematics education research into teaching. The conference will begin on Sunday evening, June 22nd and continue
through noon on Wednesday, June 25th. Immediately following the conference, a Summer Academy of short courses and workshops will begin, continuing until noon on Friday, June 27th. The conference program will consist of two keynotes, contributed and
invited talks, workshops, panels, a poster session, and evening programs, with ample time for discussion and participant interaction.
The following themes will be the foci of the conference:
1. Recent findings from science and mathematics education research
2. Using discipline-based education research in middle, secondary, and post-secondary science and mathematics classrooms
3. Research supported strategies to increase participation and learning in science and mathematics, particularly among students from under-represented groups
4. Strategies for improving student learning using technology in the teaching of science and mathematics
5. Building effective partnerships to implement research-guided practices in the classroom
Conference Keynote speakers:
Ron Berger, Field Director, Northeast Region, Expeditionary Learning Schools Outward Bound
Sally Goetz Shuler, Executive Director, National Science Resource Center
Conference Invited Speakers
Steven Anderson, Director, Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute, Winchester Distinguished Faculty in Science Education, Professor of Earth Sciences, University of Northern Colorado
Seth Bordenstein, Assistant Scientist, Josephine Bay Paul Center for Comparative Molecular Biology and Evolution, The Marine Biological Laboratory
Eric Brewe, Assistant Professor of Science Education, Florida International University
Melanie M. Cooper, Alumni Distinguished Professor, Chemistry, Clemson University
Joe T. Elkins, Associate Professor of Earth Sciences Education, University of Northern Colorado ~
Stephen Kanim, Associate Professor, Physics, New Mexico State University
Signe E. Kastberg, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Michael W. Klymkowsky, Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and Teaching Program Co-Director, University of Colorado
Sue Mau, Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
MaryAnn McGarry, Associate Professor of Science Education, Center for the Environment, Plymouth State University, and Director of Education, Hubbard Brook Research Foundation
Laura Muller, Chair and Associate Professor of Chemistry, Wheaton College
Robert Poel, Professor of Physics, emeritus, Western Michigan University
Edward Prather, Lecturer and Associate Staff Scientist, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona
Beth Ritsema, Professional Development Coordinator, Department of Mathematics, Western Michigan University
Jacqueline Spears, Director, Center for Science Education, Associate Professor of Secondary Education, Kansas State University
Natasha Speer, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Michigan State University
Michelle Stephan, Graduate Associate Professor, University of Central Florida and mathematics teacher, Lawton Chiles Middle School
Marcy Towns, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Purdue University
Mary Tyler, Professor of Zoology, School of Biology and Ecology, University of Maine
Amie Gellen, Assistant Director
Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research
Department of Physics and Astronomy
5709 Bennett Hall
University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469-5709
207-581-1021
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John R. Thompson
Physics Education Research Laboratory
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Maine
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phone: 207-581-1030
fax: 207-581-3410
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