Events of April 2009

Great Circles Conference at MSRI

Apr 16, 2009 – Apr 17, 2009

We co-organized the first Great Circles Conference at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) in Berkeley, California. Mathematicians and teachers from around the United States and Canada met for two days to network and share ideas for leading math outreach activities for children and teachers.

Next Steps Conference

Apr 24, 2009

Our community's second annual Next Steps in Math and Science Education conference brought together approximately 100 educators, business owners, parents, professors, government officials, administrators, and community leaders to discuss strategies for improving STEM education. Bertha Carson-King gave the keynote address, and a panel of business, community, and education leaders provided context for this issue. Breakout sessions allowed participants to network and brainstorm next steps for improving math and science education in our community.

Panelist for Capstone Presentation at Holy Cross College

Apr 27, 2009

We provided an external panel member for a senior capstone presentation at Holy Cross College. This formal presentation is much like a thesis defense, with special emphasis on the student’s growth in the college’s core competencies and learning outcomes. The student’s evaluation panel poses questions about the student's portfolio and presentation, drawing out what the student has learned throughout the program.