The Learning Assistant (LA) program looks forward to working with four computer science students on their 2020 capstone projects. These students will develop a system for streamlining the placement of LAs in different courses, based on course needs and student availability. We welcome: Mathew Beseris, a Computer Science major graduating in Fall 2020 Emilee Hale, […]
Read MoreTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME) is pleased to present the CSME Exchange, an interactive brown bag discussion for UofU faculty, instructors and staff. The next CSME Exchange is: The Science Research Initiative (SRI) Janis Louie and Josh Steffen, College of Science Thursday, March 19 Join us for this opportunity […]
Read MoreDue to Covid-19 precautions, this event has been cancelled. Physics education research in higher education: What can we learn from the top-cited papers in the Physical Review? Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University Friday, April 3, 2020 Abstract Physical Review Physics Education Research (PRPER) was established in 2005 to be the archival research […]
Read MoreONLINE LECTURE: Insights from Two National Studies of Precalculus through Calculus 2 Chris Rasmussen, San Diego State University Thursday, April 9, 2020 Download the presentation slides Abstract In this presentation I report on results and insights from two national studies of Precalculus through Calculus 2. The first project, Progress through Calculus, is an investigation of the […]
Read MoreJoin us for the next Hugo Rossi lecture, hosted by the College of Education: Equity in Mathematics Education as an Exercise in Benevolence Erika C. Bullock, University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday, March 5, 2020 3:30-4:30pm in SAEC 1220 (College of Education’s Research Hub) reception at 3pm Abstract Over time, the equity conversations in mathematics education […]
Read MoreCollege of Science faculty members/instructors may now apply for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 Learning Assistants. Applications are due March 4, 2020. Click here for more information.
Read MoreThe University Teaching Committee has selected Tino Nyawelo as the recipient of the Community Engaged Teaching and Scholarship Award for 2020. The CES award recognizes and rewards a University of Utah faculty member for high quality work that integrates teaching, research and community engagement. Tino is the Director of Diversity & Recruitment at the CSME, […]
Read MoreJoin us for the next Hugo Rossi lecture, co-sponsored by HHMI UPSTEM: That None Shall Perish Kelly Mack, Vice President for Undergraduate STEM Education and Executive Director of Project Kaleidoscope at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Wednesday, February 19, 2020 4-5pm in ASB 210 (reception at 3:30) Abstract Every fifteen minutes, a student […]
Read MoreJessica Cleeves, Associate Director for Equitable Instruction and Clinical Support at the CSME, will lead a seminar in the University of Washington’s Advances in Higher Education Research Seminar series in February. Click here for more information. Jess also spoke to the CEILS Journal Club at UCLA in December.
Read MoreThe Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME) is pleased to present the CSME Exchange, an interactive brown bag discussion for UofU faculty, instructors and staff. The next CSME Exchange is: Reflections on Inclusivity in STEM Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Instructor of Inclusive Excellence, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Join us for an informal opportunity to reflect […]
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