The Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME) is pleased to present the CSME Exchange, an interactive brown bag discussion for faculty, students, and staff. The next CSME Exchange is: Increasing access to research opportunities through course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) Jennifer Heemstra (Chemistry) Thursday, March 10, 2016 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch will be […]
Read MoreIt’s science fair season in Utah! Volunteer judges are needed for a variety of local K-12 science fair events. If you would like to volunteer as a judge, view the opportunities below for more information. Salt Lake Center for Science Education – February 4 from 12:30-3:30pm. Judges do not have to attend for the […]
Read More<<Hugo Rossi Lecture Series The UTeach Model of STEM Teacher Preparation: Replication and Opportunities for Growth Jill Marshall, University of Texas at Austin (February 17, 2016) Click here to download the slides from Dr. Marshall’s presentation, or view the video below. The UTeach model of secondary STEM teacher preparation has been identified […]
Read More<<Hugo Rossi Lecture Series Stimulating Change in STEM Education: Engaging Faculty at the Department Level Susan Shadle, Boise State University Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Evidence-based instructional practices are well-documented by education research to be effective in supporting student learning. However, their adoption is not widespread in higher education. As part of an NSF WIDER project, […]
Read More<<Hugo Rossi Lecture Series Fully On-line Introductory Physics with a Bona Fide Lab Michael Schatz, Georgia Institute of Technology Wednesday, January 20, 2016 This talk will describe the development and implementation of a college-level introductory physics (mechanics) course and laboratory that is suited for both on-campus and on-line environments. The course emphasizes a “Your World […]
Read MoreThe L’Oreal USA For Women in Science fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions to STEM and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. Applications are being accepted through February 5, 2016. View the program’s website for more information. […]
Read MoreStanding on the Shoulders of Giants: Using the Lessons of Science to Prepare and Retain Skilled Teachers of Science David Feldon, Utah State University (12/2/2015) Despite the recent emphasis on developing a STEM workforce in Utah, the state is struggling to meet the demand for science and mathematics teachers. While multiple licensure pathways exist for […]
Read MoreThe STEM Mentors program was recently featured by the Daily Utah Chronicle! View the story here.
Read MoreOver the summer, REFUGES students participated in the GREAT Camp – a computer science camp at the University of Utah School of Computing. View the video below, or click here.
Read MoreThe 2016 SLVSEF schedule is now available! SLVSEF will take place March 15-17 at the University of Utah. For more information, visit slvsef.org.
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