Integrating Research and Practice: Working Together to Support Robust Student Learning in STEM June 26–28 at Wells Conference Center Hosted by the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) and Maine-eDNA Join us for an exciting two in-person days of plenary talks, workshops, and opportunities for discussion. The conference program will focus on strategies […]
Botanically Inclined: Elementary Students' Knowledge of Plant Structures and Their Functions Captured in Drawings Emilie Oesterlin Master of Science in Teaching Thesis Defense Thursday, June 30, 1:00 p.m. Murray Hall Room 106 and via Zoom Abstract The experiential nature of outdoor learning as defined by Priest (1986) lends itself to constructivist epistemology. Garden-based learning is […]
Investigating the Teaching and Assessment Experiences of Maine Secondary Science Teachers During the COVID-19 Lockdown Anupam Raj Master of Science in Teaching Thesis Defense Wednesday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. via Zoom Abstract In March 2020, an unexpected event changed the educational systems throughout the world. In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic caused public places […]
Horizon Content Knowledge and its Integration into Physics Education Research: Case Study Analysis on Physical Science and Physics Teachers Trevor Robertson Master of Science in Teaching Thesis Defense Friday, August 19, 9:00 a.m. via Zoom Abstract Teachers focused on just one year of instruction may neglect what students need most – a coherent structure of […]
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) Colloquium Series Presents Justin Dimmel, Eric Pandiscio, Gregory Ondo, Samuel Hoey University of Maine Monday, October 3, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Barrows 123 and Zoom (link and passcode available by email) Multiplication by Sunlight and Movement: The Design and Installation of an Interactive Mathematical Sculpture Abstract: Physical representations […]
MLA Spring 2023 Informational Open House Learn about the program and talk to current MLAs! Register to attend the MLA Open House and Information Session 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on […]
Please join us on Friday, Oct. 21 at 12:30 p.m. in Orono’s Webster Park to officially unveil the SunRule! An interactive sculpture that harnesses the rays of the sun to […]
Professional learning series sponsored by the Maine STEM Partnership at the RiSE Center, University of Maine Create a classroom culture that promotes rich discussions and facilitates sense making of mathematics […]
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) Colloquium Series Presents Gregory Nelson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Computer Science, University of Maine Monday, November 7, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Barrows 123 and Zoom (link and passcode available by email) Learning Technology for Computing Abstract: Computational systems powerfully impact our society, but computational literacy is still relatively rare; […]
Friday evening and Saturday Maine STEM Partnership Moving Forward: How do we work together to build excellence in STEM education for all students? The Maine STEM Partnership Annual Fall Summit is returning to the Samoset Resort. This year we will use our time together to look at current and future STEM challenges in the world […]
