UPCOMING
A virtual webinar
Disruption in DC – and What it Means for the Mathematical Sciences
In the first several weeks of the new Administration, decisions have come down from the White House that significantly impact the state of mathematics education, and our education system, in general. On Friday, February 28 at 3pm ET/noon PT, we’ll be joined by Karen Saxe, Scott Palmer and Peter March to discuss the current state of affairs and how the community has been and will continue to be affected by new orders, and how we might respond. Topics include the status of the National Science Foundation, indirect costs for grantees, executive orders barring funding for DEI programming, the potential dissolution of the Department of Education and possible fallout, and access to NCES & IPEDS data. Please register in advance for the webinar.
Friday, February 28 @ 3pm ET/ noon PT
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Teaching Strategies & Pathways Virtual Panel
Research on Learning Assistants in STEM Education
In this interactive webinar, panelists present on their research on learning assistants (LAs) in undergraduate STEM education. LAs provide essential support for active learning in undergraduate STEM classrooms. Additionally, LAs themselves grow and learn through their LA experience. Bring your questions and join the discussion on research on LAs in STEM.
Department Chairs Conversations
Leading a Math Department in the 21st Century
Math departments at universities & colleges throughout the U.S. have seen cuts to the number of faculty positions & programs as exhibited by West Virginia University. Join department chairs and program leaders from across the country to discuss how best to navigate these issues.
Department Chairs Conversations
Expanding Careers for Math Majors & Grad Students Webinar
A virtual discussion about how you and your department can better prepare math majors and graduate students for careers in
business, industry, and government.
Department Chairs Conversations
Student Disconnect in Classes Since the Pandemic
Departments are having to deal with the impact that the COVID learning deficits have had on math readiness for incoming students. Some departments are experiencing an increased demand for lower-level math courses. The panel discusses the impact of disconnected students and what departments are doing to help the students succeed in classes, followed by an audience Q&A.
Just Equations
The Problematic Math of College Admissions
Calculus is rarely a requirement for admission into four-year colleges or universities. Yet, college bound students looking for a competitive advantage often feel the need to take Calculus to increase their chances of acceptance–especially for selective postsecondary institutions. Factoring Calculus into the admissions process as a measure of rigor, or to assess student talent ignores the fact that not all students have access to Calculus and reinforces inequity—with a pronounced effect on underserved students. It also overlooks the rapid expansion of 21st century courses like data science and statistics that better align with many students’ aspirations. This session highlights findings from a national survey of admissions professionals exploring the role of math course-taking in admission decisions. Leading thinkers on the issue discuss what drives the race to calculus and the opportunities to align admissions with 21st century math pathways.
Department Chairs Conversations
Engaging and Retaining the Missing Millions
In this webinar, we will follow up with what departments and mathematical communities can DO to engage and
retain the "missing millions."
Research Evidence for Active Learning:
What We Know, What We're Pretty Sure of, and What We
Still Need to Figure Out
JUNE 15, 2022
This webinar provides an overview of the preponderance of research on the use of “active learning” in undergraduate STEM courses, calling specific attention to the consensus findings of this research, while also addressing nuances and considerations that challenge the oversimplified idea that “any active learning is better for all students”. Johnson highlights promising strategies and resources for those considering pedagogical changes at their own institutions, and follows up with what departments and mathematical communities can DO to engage and retain the missing millions.
OLSUME
OLSUME hosts regular virtual seminars on a variety of Math Education topics. Visit the OLSUME website for upcoming events or peruse the archive for recordings of past events.
Sponsored in part by TPSE Math