What's New?
(1) Genia Toma, Director of the Research and Evaluation Unit of PIMSER
Genia Toma's work in evaluating the effects of Appalachian Mathematics and Science Partnership programs is featured in this article.
(2) Graduate Course Spring 2009
Jennifer Wilhelm (PIMSER Outreach Professor and Associate Professor of Math and Science Education) is offering a course entitled Designing Project Enhanced Environments (EDC 730). The course will emphasize the contents, technologies, instructional strategies, and assessments necessary in designing and developing a research-based, interdisciplinary, project-enhanced environment. View the class flyer.
(3) Recommended Reading from the Provost’s Office:
Dr. Kirwan (President of the U. of Maryland System, and distinguished alumnus of UK) made a presentation before Kentucky’s legislative commission concerning the activities of The College Board Commission on Access, Admissions, and Success in Higher Education.
(4) Girls Enjoy Math and Science (GEMS)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Worsham Theatre in the UK Student Center
GEMS (Girls Enjoy Math and Science) is a program that has been sponsored by UK College of Engineering/Center for Manufacturing for the past 5 years. It is a collaboration with the Girl Scouts of America. This year, we have a co-sponsor for the event, Kentucky American Water Company. The girls spend the day (Saturday, November 14th) with us on campus. The day starts out with a keynote speaker at the Worsham Theatre. The girls then attend 3 one-hour sessions with University Professors. GEMS is a chance for girls to explore and learn with "hands on" experiments the scientific method, science in daily life, how math and science are connected, and careers in science. Girls will be exposed to careers in engineering, chemistry, nursing, physics, medicine and other science-related fields. (See Schedule & List of Workshops)
(5) Vincent Cassone’s letter to the Herald Leader
The letter notes that while our elementary school students rank at the top in Kentucky, “our students' performance is declining as they progress” through the school system leaving them unprepared as they enter college. Dr. Cassone identifies homework demands as part of the problem. Dr. Cassone is the chair of the department of biology and is a participant in various PIMSER initiatives. (See attached file for the letter)
(6) 2009 Bale Boone Symposium
The Gaines Center for the Humanities presents the 2009 Bale Boone Symposium in Science, Humanities, & Culture. This year’s topic is “In the Wake of Darwin.” All lectures begin at 6:00 PM. (View flyer)
(7) High School Mathematics Day at UK
On Saturday, 17 October 2009, high school students are invited to the UK campus for some hands-on activities involving creative ways to use math and an individual problem solving competition. There is no charge for this event, but spaces are limited. Contact Russell Brown or 1-859-257-3951 for more information. See the flyer and the Registration form.
(8) The Knowledge Café
As part of UK's Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) efforts, the KY/WV LSAMP drop-in center, designated The Knowledge Café, is located on the main floor of the commons area of the Ralph G. Anderson Building (RGAN) on central campus. This drop-in center enhances existing campus resources for retention through academic support services provided in concert with Academic Enhancement, and centralized reference materials for research, career, and graduate education opportunities particularly for minority students.
See News Archive for past events and articles.