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Creation, Coordination, And Activation Of Resources In Physics And Mathematics Learning, Michael J. Wittmann, John R. Thompson, John Donovan

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

This project seeks to study introductory college level courses in physics, mechanics, and mathematics. The research questions involve the processes by which students become able to use resources across contexts (such as between mathematics and physics), how ideas in math and physics form a resource network, and what mechanisms trigger individual resources or coordinated networks.

The researcher will conduct clinical interviews, small group interviews, and statistical analysis of survey questions as well as videos from classroom and help sessions. The data being collected would be analyzed for purpose of describing the development of students as they refine skills in mathematics …

Foundations And Frontiers Of Physics Education Research 2009, Michael J. Wittmann, Paula Heron, Rachel Scherr

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

This project is a conference on the "Foundations and Frontiers of Physics Education Research," in which established and up-and-coming researchers attend a residential conference to further the work of the field. There are 60 participants, including senior graduate students, research scientists, junior, and tenured faculty. The conference consists of a series of plenary talks by leaders in the community; working groups of participants to address common problems in the field and present recommendations for future work; and targeted sessions in which research topics are explored in detail by participants. Ample free time is also included, allowing for informal discussions and …

Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2009/10), University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

HIGHLIGHTS

 Maine’s public universities awarded 5,484 degrees during the 2009-10 academic year; an increase of 95 over the previous year.

 Nearly 75% of degrees conferred are at the baccalaureate level; over 16% at the masters level; nearly 5% at the associate level; and nearly 3% at the doctorate level (including law).

 73% of all degrees are conferred at UMaine and USM; 9% at UMA; 8% at UMF; nearly 5% at UMPI; 4% at UMFK; and 1.0% at UMM.

 Over 60% of degrees conferred are awarded to women and nearly 40% to men.

 STEM degrees awarded …

Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2009/10), University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided a statistical history of degrees conferred by the University of Maine System. The data used in the history is based on the IPEDS reports on completions

Spring 2011 Visiting Artists Series, Department Of New Media

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The New Media and Intermedia MFA Programs are requesting funds to help support a spring lecture series. The following visiting artists will share their expertise in the following areas: an evening lecture with a question and answer period to follow, classroom visits, direct one-on-one student meetings and/or critiques and performances or other public presentations. The following artists have been selected because of the quality and engaging nature of their work. The artists'desire to interact with the students in a learning environment and to engender excitement about the arts on Campus was another qualifying factor in their selection. The spring Intermedia …

Three Bands Concert, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Three Bands concert is an event that brings nearly 1000 people to campus to see performances by the University of Maine Concert Band alongside the bands of two local schools. This year the concert will take place at the Collins Center for the Arts on March 22, 2011, and we are requesting funding to bring in a guest conductor for this event. We propose to bring Dr. Andrew Trachsel of Ohio University during the week before the concert to work with each of the three bands. We have attached a biography of Dr. Trachsel as background information for this …

Scissor/ Paper/ Light Exhibition By Joan Grubin, Department Of Art

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Department of Art's cultural programming will consist of two related events: a major exhibition SCISSOR / PAPER / LIGHT: Paper Constructions by New York artist, Joan Grubin; and a gallery talk by Grubin to be held during the opening reception for the exhibition. In addition, while on campus to install her work, Grubin will meet with students to talk about her work.

2010 Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale And Demonstration, Hudson Museum

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Hudson Museum in collaboration with the Maine Indian Baksetmakers Alliance hosts one of the largest public events, which celebrates Maine Indian artforms and allows the University of Maine community and the general public to learn about Maine Indian history and culture. The Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale and Demonstration will be held in the Collins Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 9:00 to 3:00. This is the first time that funding to support the event has been requested from the Cultural Affairs.

"Cross Walking"; A Performance On Environmental Issues, Department Of Communications And Journalism

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

We request a CA/DLS grant to help fund a visit by Professor Jonathan Gray (see bio below) April 7 - I0,2011, to address the contributions of communication studies to environmental issues. CA/DLS funds are particularly appropriate for the public performance event (#1 below), which has broad audience appeal on and off campus, and which contributes to the visibility of UM's new, interdisciplinary Sustainability Solutions Initiative for "quality of place" in Maine. The complementary events (#2,3,and4) will also attract a diverse audiences.

Climate Change As A Human Rights Issue-Inuit Environmental Activist Sheila Watt- Cloutier, Canadian- American Center

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Canadian-American Center is coordinating pan-campus participation to bring SHEILA WATT-CLOUTIER to UMaine.

Spring 2011 Women's History Celebration, Women's Studies Program

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Spring 201 I Women's History Celebration, March 14 to March 31. This year's celebration will focus on getting young women involved with the issues that are at the forefront of their lives. The idea behind this year's WHC is to explore issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, body image, bullying, suicide, environmental toxins and other hot topics that women are confronted with everyday. As always, we will provide an array of speakers, panels, films, performances and displays that will reflect the diversity of women's experiences locally, nationally, and internationally.

New Writing Series- Spring 2011, English Department

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Featuring five CA/DLS co-sponsored writers in four events: Brock Clark (fiction), Claudia Emerson þoetry), Ken Irby (poetry), Pierre Joris (poetry), and James Wagner (poetry, translation).

Dawnbreaker Vol 58 No 2 (Winter 2010-2011), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Summary Of Fall 2010 Enrollments, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided summary information regarding University enrollments.

Multi-Year Financial Plan Fy2012—Fy2016, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

. This report introduced the planning process and presented financial planning elements and forecasted scenarios. It provided background on financial challenges and context for upcoming decisions. The purpose of this planning process was to consider the underlying financial conditions that face the System and the impact of alternative action steps that may address projected shortfalls in the future. This report offered a transparent assessment of the System’s financial challenges.

2010- 2011 Philosophy Colloquium Series, Philosophy Department

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Department of Philosophy is seeking funding support from the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Fund for its 2010-2011 Philosophy colloquium Series. This series of public talks will provide opportunities for students, faculty, and community members to hear and discuss stimulating lectures on a wide range of topics that are relevant not only to philosophers but to current topics of ethical, social, and political import. Some of the events enable collaboration and communication with other units on the campus and in the community.

Culturefest, Office Of International Programs

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Culturefest is an annual event hosted by Office of International Programs and the International Student Association. This is a day-long celebration of various cultures from around the world. This is a place for our international students to showcase their cultural traditions. US students from multicultural backgrounds are also welcome to take part and celebrate their families' heritage. Each country will have a table to exhibit their traditional items brought from home. There will be a talent show with music, dances, and other performance art from different cultures and in different languages. We also have a fashion show for students to …

2010-2011 Colloquium Series- Department Of History, Department Of History

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Department of History is seeking the Committee's support for its 2010-2011 Colloquium Series. Its annual series of talks is designed to support both the curricular and scholarly interests of undergraduates, graduates and faculty in History and to reach out to interested faculty and students in other disciplines at the University of Maine.

Maine Archaeology Month Lecture, Hudson Museum

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Hudson Museum seeks support from the Cultural Affairs Committee for a public lecture by Karen Olsen Bruhns one of the leading authorities on Precolumbian fakes from Mesoamerica and the Andes. The lecture will be held in October during Maine Archaeology Month, a month established in 2000 to present archaeological research to the public through scholarly lectures, exhibits and tours of archaeological sites. Karen Bruhns' visit to UMaine will also provide opportunities for her to interact with students in Anthropology, History and Climate Change, and with the Hudson Museum's collections, which includes an internationally significant collection of Precolumbian artifacts donated …

Spring Dance Concert 2011, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Dance productions for the 2010- 2011 season were an outstanding success. The Fall and Spring Concerts, together with the four emerging works showcases provided creative outlets for our students interested in dance, as well as provided significant entertainment for our audiences. The Fall Dance Concert and Emerging Works Concerts had respectable turnouts, and figures are not available for these since we do not run a box office for them. The Annual Spring Concert played to approximately 830 people during its two performance run.

Guest Artist, Col Michael Colburn- Band Program, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Music division will host Colonel Michael Colburn of the "Presidents Own" United States Marine Band in April 2011. He will conduct the UMaine Symphonic Band and the Concert Band at the April 5th concert for these ensembles at the Collins Center for the Arts. He will also teach a masterclass ln the Class of I 944 Hall for K-12 area teachers on April 2nd, in which the workshop participants will conduct the UMaine Symphonic Band and will be critiqued by Col. Colbum.

Fall 2010 Visiting Artists Series, Department Of New Media And Intermedia Mfa

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Summary of program requiring funding (title; featured artist(s); speaker(s); scheduled date(s): The New Media and Intermedia MFA Programs are requesting funds to help support a fall lecture series. The following visiting artists will share their expertise in the following areas: an evening lecture with a question and answer period to follow, classroom visits and direct oneon- one student meetings and/or critiques. The following two artists have been selected because of the quality and engaging nature of their work. The artists' desire to interact with the students in a learning environment and to engender excitement about the arts on Campus was …

Special Collections Dept, Fogler Library, Raymond H. Fogler Library

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

We are organizing a one-day conference titled The Promise and Problems of Transparency to be held at Wells Conference Center on Friday November 12 2010. The theme of transparency emerged from the William S. Cohen collection in a number of ways. Following Watergate, Cohen said repeatedly that openness in government would be the only way to regain the trust of the American people. Each year, he prepared and submitted his finances to be included in the Congressional Record, stating that the public deserved to know the financial holdings of individuals in whom they had placed their trust. He advocated for …

The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2010, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Fall 2010 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2010, Maine Peace Action Committee

General University of Maine Publications

MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.

Dawnbreaker Vol 58 No 1 (Fall 2010), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Perch Pond Trail Map, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Perch Pond trail map

Conference 2008 - Integrating Science And Mathematics Education Research Into Teaching Iv: Resources And Tool For Improved Learning, Susan R. Mckay, Stephen A. Norton, Eric A. Pandiscio, Owen Paul Maurais, John R. Thompson Ii

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

The Center for Science and Mathematics Education at the University of Maine continues its series of national conferences on providing professional development and resources for integrating mathematics and science education research into teaching. The first part of the conference consists of three days of parallel presentations and discussions by nationally recognized experts along with short workshops. The workshops provide first hand experience with either research-based STEM curricula or cutting edge STEM research projects that can serve as a basis for classroom instruction. The purposes of the conference include bringing together 150 participants in all aspects of STEM education (researchers, teachers, …

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2010, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Field Hockey Complex is home to the Maine Black Bears. It features an all-turf playing surface, scoreboard and bleachers that seats up to 500 spectators.

Maine Basketball 2009-10 Yearbook, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.