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Math and Science Education Center

Oak Ridge Laboratory Institute Summer 2010

Each summer, the Appalachian Regional Commission and ORNL collaborate to provide a 2 week institute for students and teachers from all 13 states the Appalachian region. Last year, North Carolina sent 1 high school student, 1 middle school student and 1 teacher to this institute. Room, board and transportation are provided for everyone; teachers also receive a stipend.

Interested individuals may contact Joni Petschauer (petschaerjw@appstate.edu or 828-262-3878) or look at the materials at the following website (www.nccommerce.com).

The due date for applications is Feb. 22, 2010.

NC-MSEN Celebrates 25 Years

The North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) is 25 years old. In addition to statewide events to mark this milestone, celebrations are planned at the eleven UNC centers that comprise the Network.

As part of our twenty-fifth anniversary celebration and to show off what we have available at the ASU center, we had a Math Day on April 16 and an Open House on April 23 that was attended by about 100 people. We hope that you will continue to visit and get acquainted with what the Center has to offer during the 25th anniversary celebratory year.

Middle School Teachers

The National Science foundation has awarded ASU a 3-year grant directed at helping middle school teachers learn how to best use technological tools to integrate teaching scientific inquiry with mathematical problem solving. The first 3-week institute will be July 12-30 in Summer 2010. Participants will receive a stipend of $150 per day and travel support of $15 per day for the 15 days (no weekends). For more information click on Workshops/Institutes.

Keep in Touch

If you would like to join the MSEC email listserv to be notified of up-coming Seminars and workshops contact Vickey Isaacs at isaacsve@appstate.edu