The RiSE Center is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and hosting a banquet for RiSE faculty, staff and students on Thursday, May 12th, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Investigating Student Science Identity in a Middle School Social Studies Classroom Hazel Cashman Master of Science in Teaching Thesis Defense Friday, May 27, 2022, 9–11 a.m. Zoom: https://maine.zoom.us/j/81245782822 Abstract Many […]
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 Wednesday, October 12th Murray Hall Rm 106 As a Maine Learning Assistant, you will: Receive $12.75/hour for your time and effort Assist faculty and help […]
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 help users explore multiplication and division, the SunRule brings math education to the great outdoors. At this event, we’ll celebrate the first public installation of […]
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 and science content. This community will learn, practice and share their experiences with specific strategies that promote sense making discussions between and among students. These […]
