滔博体育 Mathematics Project: An Innovative STEM Initiative
The 滔博体育 Mathematics Project: An Innovative STEM Initiative engages in cutting edge research to improve mathematics and science instruction in 滔博体育 statewide and beyond. The initiative works within the education system of 滔博体育, and our collaborators include the 滔博体育 Governor's Office of STEM Education, the 滔博体育 Department of Education, 滔博体育 Regional Professional Development Programs, all 滔博体育 school districts, national industry partners (RHK Technology, Mathematical Reviews), and experts at other top national research universities (Northwestern University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Central Connecticut University, and University of 滔博体育, Las Vegas).
Goals of the 滔博体育 Mathematics Project:
- Formalize the existing statewide network for communication, collaboration and dissemination of knowledge and resources
- Provide high quality research-based professional development to improve STEM learning in 滔博体育
- Research innovative and effective ways to design and deliver professional development that supports student learning
- Develop tools and resources to support school districts, 滔博体育 teachers and students
- Develop expert leaders in STEM education in 滔博体育
- Build an interdisciplinary team of experts through collaborative relationships across the country and internationally to raise the level of knowledge and expertise
- Generate research to improve teacher education in STEM disciplines
