Maine Center for Research in STEM Education
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education
Week of Events
FIG-MLA Full Proposals Due
The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) is pleased to invite instructors of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses at the University of Maine to apply to the Faculty Course Modification Incentive Grants and Maine Learning Assistant (FIG-MLA) Program for the 2022-2023 academic year. With substantial funding from the Office of Academic Affairs, […]
Thesis Defense: Paul Wilson
Thesis Defense: Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson, a candidate for Master of Science in Teaching, will be defending his thesis titled, “Teacher Growth in Knowledge of Conservation of Energy and in Self-Efficacy.” Zoom meeting: for the Zoom link and password, please contact Paul at paul.h.wilson@maine.edu. Abstract This study examines a conversation between a group of three in-service teachers during a […]
Dissertation Defense: Anica Miller-Rushing
Dissertation Defense: Anica Miller-Rushing
Anica Miller-Rushing, a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in STEM Education, will be defending her dissertation titled, “Agency of In-Service Elementary Science Teachers During a Global Pandemic.” Zoom meeting: for the Zoom link and password, please contact Anica at anica.miller.rushing@maine.edu. Abstract In-service teachers of science work with unique content and pedagogical experiences. Understanding teacher agency in […]
Thesis Defense: Gabrielle Brodek
Thesis Defense: Gabrielle Brodek
Gabrielle Brodek, a candidate for Master of Science in Teaching (Research in STEM Education), will be defending her thesis titled, “Youth’s Expressions of Personal Significance in an Informal Learning Setting that Bridged STEM and Experiential Learning.” Zoom meeting: for the Zoom link and password, please contact Gabrielle at gabrielle.brodek@maine.edu. Abstract When youth relate to environmental […]