The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center)

Colloquia, Seminars and Thesis Defenses - Spring 2012 RiSE Center Colloquia

Spring 2012 RiSE Center Colloquia Series:

• February 5 – Maya Patel (Dept. of Biology, Ithaca College)
  “Learning inquiry and nature of science through undergraduate research: mentoring matters“
• February 20 – Molly Schauffler et al, Assistant Research Professor, RiSE Center, UMaine
  “The Data Literacy Project: Investigating (and improving) how students apply data skills in science investigations”
• March 19 – Hannah Webber, Education Research Manager, SERC Institute
  “Evidence of the argument: Using student posters to investigate the strength of student ability to present a scientific argument“
• April 2 – Natasha Speer (Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics, UMaine)
  “Using definitions of mathematical knowledge for teaching: How do these constructs work in research on secondary and college mathematics teachers?”
  
• May 4 – Xiongyi Liu (College of Education and Human Services, Cleveland State University)
  “Effective Practices in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning and Implications for STEM Education”
  

Student Seminars and Thesis Defenses:

• April 16 – Laura Millay (MST Student):
  Knowledge for Assessment (K4A): How do teachers use knowledge when they design written assessments for their classrooms and interpret students’ responses
  107 Donald P. Corbett Building
  

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