The 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 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: Engaging the Unengaged: Interdisciplinary Approaches that Bridge Science and Society Nalini Nadkarni and Caitlin Weber (Biology) Thursday, March 9, 2017 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch […]
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 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: Changes to UofU general education requirements Ann Darling, Undergraduate Studies Thursday, Feb 9, 2017 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch will be provided! General […]
Read MoreThe Science Fair Benefit Carnival, held in support of the Salt Lake Valley Science and Engineering Fair (SLVSEF), is coming up on Friday, January 27, from 4-7pm at West High School. Kids under 5 are free! Tickets are available at the door for $3/person or $12/family. Join us for this fun, family-oriented STEM event in support of […]
Read More<<Hugo Rossi Lecture Series Improving student learning through understanding reasoning and problem solving practices Jenny Knight – University of Colorado, Boulder February 23, 2017 This presentation is co-hosted by CSME and the Department of Biology. Abstract: Classroom practices affect student behavior, and by extension, their learning. Through studying how students discuss clicker questions in active learning classrooms, […]
Read More<<Hugo Rossi Lecture Series Learning about versus figuring out: Engaging students in the practice of modeling in the science classroom Cynthia Passmore – University of California, Davis February 2, 2017 Co-hosted by CSME and the College of Education Abstract: In America’s diverse classrooms, teachers of science are being asked to attend to and foster student reasoning […]
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: Possible models for a STEM education research graduate program Lauren Barth-Cohen, University of Utah (College of Education) Thursday, Jan 12, 2017 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch will […]
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: Can we promote student success by embracing short-term failure? Jennifer Heemstra, University of Utah (Chemistry) Thursday, Dec 8, 2016 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch will […]
Read MoreJoin us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Fall 2016 College of Science Internship Program. Each participating student will give a brief presentation describing the outcomes of his/her internship experience. Friday, December 2, 2016 in INSCC auditorium (rm 110) 3pm Program 4pm Reception This event is open to the general public and all members of the campus community. […]
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