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: Supporting Women in STEM Pearl Sandick (Physics & Astronomy) Thursday, April 13, 2017 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch will be provided! Join us for […]
Read MoreThe Association for Women in Mathematics and the Center for Science and Mathematics Education are pleased to announce a showing of the documentary film: Navajo Math Circles Directed by George Paul Csicsery Highlighting the special connections between Navajo culture, natural beauty, and mathematics, the Navajo Math Circles project summons applications of math in Native culture […]
Read MoreThe Thirty-Sixth Annual Spring Meeting of the Idaho-Utah Section of the AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers) will be held April 14-15 at the University of Utah. For additional information or to register, visit the conference website.
Read MoreThe College of Education presents: Dr. Michael Dantley The 2017 George and Velma Rife Jones Memorial Lecturer “Leading Education in a Time of Transition: A Critical and Spiritual Imperative” Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017 Time: 5-6pm Location: Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts & Education Complex – Art Works for Kids Auditorium (Rm 1151) Reception and […]
Read MoreOn February 1, 2017, the REFUGES afterschool and Saturday programs celebrated and honored student participants for their time, effort, and dedication. Over 100 students and parents attended the celebration event at the University of Utah’s Natural History Museum. Certificates of achievement were awarded at the event to 33 students. While many REFUGES seniors are still […]
Read More<<Hugo Rossi Lecture Series An Asset-Orientation is Everything: How Strengths-Based Approaches to Math Teaching Help Teachers and Students Ilana Horn, Vanderbilt University March 29, 2017 This presentation was co-hosted by CSME and the College of Education View the video, below, or download the presentation files here. Abstract: I describe key findings emphasizing the centrality of math […]
Read MoreTuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7pm The City Library (210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT) Navajo Math Circles follows Navajo students from the underserved education system of the Navajo Nation as they collaborate with some of the country’s most accomplished mathematicians on a new approach to improving mathematical skills. This […]
Read MoreThe REFUGES Bridge Program is now accepting student applications! The REFUGES Bridge Program, launched in 2013, is designed for incoming University of Utah freshmen who are interested in majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field. The program provides young people with a supportive peer group and a unique summer opportunity to live […]
Read MoreThe Curie Club invites undergraduate and graduate women to a monthly gathering to hear stories from successful women in STEM. Advice and mentorship are served with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and treats! For complete information, visit the Curie Club website. Upcoming events are February 1 (5:30pm), March 1 (2:00pm), and April 5 (12pm), all in TBBC […]
Read MoreThe dates for the 2017 Transforming Research in Undergraduate STEM Education (TRUSE) Conference have been announced: TRUSE: A Conference to Promote the Integration of Research on Undergraduate Science and Mathematics Education July 5-9, 2017 University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Registration will begin on March 1, 2017. For more information, visit the conference website. […]
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