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Retention And Success Of Underrepresented Minorities In Stem At University Of Massachusetts Boston: A Pilot Study Of The Impact Of Freshman Success Communities, Michael P. Johnson Jr., Alvine Sangang, Liliana Mickle Jun 2014

Retention And Success Of Underrepresented Minorities In Stem At University Of Massachusetts Boston: A Pilot Study Of The Impact Of Freshman Success Communities, Michael P. Johnson Jr., Alvine Sangang, Liliana Mickle

Michael P. Johnson

Today’s college graduates are facing a complex world in which the demand for a sophisticated skill set is ever increasing; this is even more salient in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Therefore, the success of students majoring in STEM appears critical for meeting the market demand for such degrees. Unfortunately, current rates of success in STEM suggest that there are a number of challenges impeding STEM major completion, particularly for underrepresented minorities. In the academic year 2011, the share of underrepresented minorities (URM) receiving STEM degrees in the University of Massachusetts system was 8.7%. In the 15- …


Preparing Students For Careers That Do Not Yet Exist, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee Jan 2013

Preparing Students For Careers That Do Not Yet Exist, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee

Glenn W. "Max" McGee

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), as a self-described "teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry," has a history of pursuing innovations closely aligned with the vision and framework of the National Science Education Standards. Innovations include both methods and materials for inquiry-based student instruction as well as for delivering professional development for pre-service and practicing teachers. Instructional innovations described include yearlong student inquiry and research projects (SIR), self-paced physics instruction, student-driven energy and engineering projects, instruction in innovation and entrepreneurialism, and a host of student-led outreach activities to "ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds of students …


Teachers Take Control! Implementing The Ngss As Team Inquiry, Steven R. Rogg Ph.D. Nov 2012

Teachers Take Control! Implementing The Ngss As Team Inquiry, Steven R. Rogg Ph.D.

Steven R Rogg

STEM commentators have noted the obvious - that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) promise to improve STEM education only if implemented fully and with fidelity. Clearly, TEACHERS are essential if the potential of the NGSS are to be realized. As new curricula and assessment systems evolve, it will be TEACHERS who translate resources to create powerful student learning experiences. This session examines experience- and research-based ideas for teacher teams to take charge of NGSS implementation as professional inquiry. The dynamic is expected to be highly interactive.


Report On The Elementary Teacher Survey Pilot Study On Behalf Of The Columbus Urban Systemic Initiative, Steven R. Rogg Jun 1999

Report On The Elementary Teacher Survey Pilot Study On Behalf Of The Columbus Urban Systemic Initiative, Steven R. Rogg

Steven R Rogg

This report completes the pilot study conducted by the Columbus Public Schools’ (CPS) Urban Systemic Initiative (USI)1 and the Center for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Science and Technology (The Center@IMSA) of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). This initial pilot study was designed to test the Elementary Teacher Survey prepared by the USI Teacher Support Teams. A validation study, to follow in the spring, will seek evidence of program impact on teaching practices in science and mathematics classrooms. In other words, it will validate the findings of the Elementary Teacher Survey via direct classroom observation …


Remarks Given To Ball State University, Stephanie Marshall Nov 1986

Remarks Given To Ball State University, Stephanie Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


First Press Conference With The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President, Stephanie Pace Marshall Sep 1986

First Press Conference With The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President, Stephanie Pace Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


Remarks To The First Faculty And Staff Meeting Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President Of The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy (Imsa), Stephanie Pace Marshall Aug 1986

Remarks To The First Faculty And Staff Meeting Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President Of The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy (Imsa), Stephanie Pace Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


Opening Remarks At The Groundbreaking For The Residence Halls At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Stephanie Marshall Aug 1986

Opening Remarks At The Groundbreaking For The Residence Halls At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Stephanie Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


Remarks Given At The First Convocation Of The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Stephanie Marshall Jul 1986

Remarks Given At The First Convocation Of The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Stephanie Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.