Bukola Ake Candidate for Master of Science in Teaching Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. via Zoom An Investigation of the Instructional Norms of Mathematical Communication When Students Present Geometry Proofs at the Board Abstract Expert mathematical communication is a synthesis of speaking, writing, diagramming, and gesturing. What opportunities are there for secondary mathematics students […]
Ian West Candidate for Master of Science in Teaching Friday, April 14, 2023, 8:00 a.m. DP Corbett Hall 109 and Zoom Calculus Students' Conceptions of Integral and Volume in a Volumes of Revolution Task Abstract Students find topics in Calculus to be challenging for various reasons. Existing research indicates that some of these challenges may […]
University of Maine Student Symposium 2023 Attendance is Free and Open to the Public Register to Attend! Friday, April 14, 2023 Collins Center for the Arts (CCA) University of Maine, Orono, ME Collins Center for the Arts Home Page Collins Center Directions and Parking ATTENDEE FAQS
RiSE Center Conference on STEM Education and Related Research Integrating Research and Practice: Engaging Students with Authentic Research and Problem Solving in STEM June 26–27, 2023, at Wells Conference Center, University of Maine, Orono Hosted by the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Learn More This two-day conference brings together researchers […]
Professional learning opportunity sponsored by the Maine STEM Partnership at the RiSE Center, University of Maine, with Dr. Franzi Peterson and Jenn Fronczak July 10–13, 2023 (Monday–Thursday); 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with one-hour lunch break Estabrooke Hall, University of Maine, Orono In this 4-day mathematics content immersion we will explore how to create opportunities for students […]
Department of Chemistry and Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) Seminar Alexey Leontyev North Dakota State University Monday, July 17, 1:00–2:00 p.m. Hill Auditorium, ESRB Assessment of Students’ Knowledge and Curriculum Adoption of Green Chemistry Abstract: While instruction in green chemistry is becoming more common, it is not well represented in the […]
Professional learning opportunity open to all K–12 STEM-discipline teachers in Maine October 2023–January 2024 via Zoom During each of the six virtual sessions of this professional learning experience, participants will learn about a specific formative assessment strategy and discuss their experiences using these tools and strategies in their classrooms. See our professional learning store for […]
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) Colloquium Series Presents Dr. Kristina Cammen and Dr. Tim Boester Monday, November 6, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Zoom only (link and passcode available by email) FIG-MLA Faculty Reports Engaging Students with Science Communication Beyond mastering content and technical skills, STEM curricula increasingly include a focus on students becoming […]
Professional learning opportunity open to all grade 7–11 STEM-discipline teachers in Maine Facilitated by Jim Lenke, Machias High School Sponsored by the Maine STEM Partnership at the RiSE Center, University of Maine Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., University of Maine, Orono Learn to write programs for the microcontroller Arduino using Tinkercad. You will […]
