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CSME Exchange – C. Atwood (Feb 11)

  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: “How We Have Used Item Response Theory and Classroom Management to Improve Student Success Rates in Large General Chemistry Classes at the University of Utah” Charles […]

Hugo Rossi Lecture – J. Marshall (Feb 17)

<<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 […]

Hugo Rossi Lecture – S. Shadle (Jan 27)

<<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, […]

CSME Exchange – J. Gerton (Jan 14)

  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: “Structural and pedagogical approaches to support student learning in PHYS 2210”   Jordan Gerton, Director, CSME Thursday, January 14, 2016 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch […]

Physics Colloquium – “Implementing Curricular Reform” (Jan 21)

Implementing and Sustaining Curricular Reform in a Large Introductory Physics Course at Georgia Tech   Michael F. Schatz Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:30pm refreshments (219 JFB) 4pm lecture (102 JFB)   A novel physics curriculum, Matter and Interactions (M&I), was introduced into Georgia Tech engineering physics courses in Summer 2006; today the curriculum is taught […]

Hugo Rossi Lecture – M. Schatz

<<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 […]

Hugo Rossi Lecture – D. Feldon

Standing 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 […]

CSME Exchange – Nov 5

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: “Education in and with the Zooniverse Citizen Science Platform” Lucy Fortson, University of Minnesota Thursday, November 5, 2015 JFB room 334 12-1pm (Please bring your own […]

Physics Colloquium – Ken Heller – Oct 8, 2015

The Role of Problem Solving in Introductory Physics – Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Ken Heller, University of Minnesota Thursday, October 8, 2015 3:30pm refreshments, 4pm presentation James Fletcher Building (JFB) 102 Preparing students to solve problems has long been recognized as one of the primary purposes of a university education. When entering the University, student problem […]