THE MATH SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
A Program of the National Science Foundation at La Salle University
The Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia (MSPGP) is a National Science Foundation funded research grant whose aim is: to improve student access to, and achievement in challenging and advanced courses in mathematics and science; to improve the quality, quantity, and diversity of the teacher workforce through cultivation and professional development; and to understand, through research, how to effectively perform those tasks.
ATTENTION
MSPGP is hosting its 3rd Annual Research Conferenceto highlight and publicize evidence-based findings and ongoing research investigations as well as practitioner activities in STEM education.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2008
WHERE: Hosted by West Chester University at the Graduate Business Center
Who Should Attend: College/University Faculty & Administrators, STEM Majors, including those who intend to teach STEM subjects, K-12 Teachers & Administrators, Policymakers , Business & Civic Leaders who are interested or involved in STEM education.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE HONORABLE JOE SESTAK, A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND LABOR COMMITTEE, AND APPOINTED TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY, AND SECONDARY EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE WILL KICK OFF THE CONFERENCE AS OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER.
Conference presentations and forums/workshops will focus on the following themes:
- Theme I: Understanding Institutional Practice, Change and Sustainability in STEM Education
- Theme II : Core Connector: Effective partnerships in STEM education
- Theme III : Student Achievement, Recruitment and Retention in STEM
POSTERS
- Student Perceptions of the Importance of Math Skills in a General Chemistry Course
Emanuele Curotto - Associate Professor of Chemistry, Arcadia University - Elementary-School Science Outreach in a General-Education Physics Course
Carolyn Sealfon - Assistant Professor of Physics, West Chester University - Proficiency-based Assessment and Reassessment of Learning Objectives (PARLO): An Evidence-based Research Experiment
Presenter: Robert Styer - Assoc. Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Villanova University
Author: Michael Posner - Asst. Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Villanova University
Conference Agenda
8:15 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 Introduction - Christopher Fiorentino, Dean, College of Business and Public Affairs
9:10 - 9:15 Welcome - F. Joseph Merlino, Director MSPGP
9:15 – 9:45 Keynote Speaker – Congressman Sestak (30 min)
9:50 – 10:20 Breakout Session 1
Concurrent Sessions
1.A Case Study of an MSP: Synergistic Interactions of Outreach, Research, and Teaching in Higher Education STEM Faculty Members
Deborah Pomeroy - Associate Professor Emerita, Arcadia University
1.B Why the Courses Taken by Hispanic High School Students Really Matter
Preston D. Feden - Professor of Education, La Salle University &
Alyssa Oshiro - Research Assistant, La Salle University
1.C New General Chemistry Course
Blythe Hoyle - Lecturer: College Seminar Program, Bryn Mawr College
10:35 – 11:05 Breakout Session 2
Concurrent Sessions
2.A Implementing Best Practices in a Mathematics Classroom: An Action Research Project
Sherry Paris - Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School &
Kathleen Krier - Research Assistant, Graduate Student -Temple University MSPGP
2.B Towards Closing the Feedback Loop: Assessing Teacher Preparedness and Beliefs Amongst Math Teachers, University Faculty, and School District Administrator
Laurie Bernotsky: Professor of Political Science :Director,Center for Social & Economic Research,WestChester University
2.C Practitioner Research as a Way of Knowing: A Case Study of Teacher Learning in Improving Undergraduates' Concept Acquisition of Evolution by Natural Selection and Scientific Epistemology
Bruce W. Grant - Assoc. Prof. of Biology, Widener University
11:20 – 11:50 Breakout Session 3
Concurrent Sessions
3.A Fostering Formative Assessment Practices through Teacher-Led Professional Development: A High School Case Study
Catherine Dunn Shiffman - Asst. Professor of Leadership Studies, Shenandoah University
3.B Excitement and Challenges of Virtual Tutoring Pilot Program: Questions and Considerations for the Future
Edward F. Wolff - Associate Professor of Mathematics, Arcadia University
Sukey Blanc - Researcher
Deborah Pomeroy - Associate Professor Emerita ,Arcadia University
Richard Clancy - Math/Tech Coordinator MSPGP
3.C Investigating how Astronomy is Taught in Middle and High Schools in the Greater Philadelphia Region
Julia Plummer - Assistant Professor of Education, Arcadia University
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 Breakout Session 4
Concurrent Sessions
Science teacher preparations at the Penn Science Teacher Institute - a work in progress
4.A Session 1: The Administrator's Science Education Academy: A program structure for supporting change in classroom practice
Constance Blasie - Director, Penn STI, University of Pennsylvania
Sonya Martin - Assoc. Professor of Science Education, Drexel University
Rachel Ruggerilo - Ph. D. Student, Drexel
4.B Internet 2 (part 1)
Gregory Palmer, Executive Director, MAGPI
4.C Introduction to Qualitative Research Workshop
Catherine Dunn Shiffman - Asst. Professor of Leadership Studies, Shenandoah University
4.D Insight into the effects of graduate level educator externships on the professional and personal development of K-12 educators
Jim Jenkins - Partnership and Curriculum Coordinator, 3E Institute, West Chester University
1:45 – 2:15 Breakout Session 5
Concurrent Sessions
Science teacher preparations at the Penn Science Teacher Institute - a work in progress
5.A Session 2: e-Portfolio: The requirements and the impact on faculty teaching in a teacher preparation program.
Jane Horwitz - Asst. Director, Penn STI, University of Pennsylvania
5.B Internet 2 (part 2)
Gregory Palmer - Executive Director, MAGPI
5.C Do Teaching Practices Really Change as a Result of Professional Development Activities?
Nadine McHenry - Director of the Widener University Science Teaching Center
2:30 – 3:00 Breakout Session 6
Concurrent Sessions
Science teacher preparations at the Penn Science Teacher Institute - a work in progress
6.A Session 3: The e-Portfolio: Evidence of research-based teaching practices from the field
Cristobal Carambo - Internal Evaluator, University of Pennsylvania
Femi Otulaja - Internal Evaluator, University of Pennsylvania
6.B Changing Pedagogies in Math and Science Education
Victor Donnay - Professor of Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College
6.C Teachers for Teaching: The math and science teacher's role in promoting the teaching career
Diana Campbell - Leader of Teacher Recruitment MSPGP
3:15 – 3:30 Closing Remarks
F. Joseph Merlino
3:30 – 4:00 Certificates of Attendance
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.