Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT)
We invite you to participate virtually in this unique convening that will bring together a select group of researchers and practitioners in a dynamic working group to define common research goals and priorities around girls’ math identity. The convening will be streamed live online and as a virtual participant, you will also be able to contribute to plenary sessions and small group discussions. However, space is limited. Further details will be provided to registrants closer to the event. As follow up, all participants will be invited to form an interdisciplinary Networked Improvement Community (NIC) to further the important work initiated at the convening.
Keynote SpeakerDr Jo Boaler is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University, and the co-founder of youcubed. She is also an analyst for PISA testing in the OECD, and author of the first MOOC on mathematics teaching and learning. Former roles have included being the Marie Curie Professor of Mathematics Education in England, a mathematics teacher in London comprehensive schools and a lecturer and researcher at King’s College, London. Her PhD won the national award for educational research in the UK and her book: Experiencing School Mathematics won the 'Outstanding Book of the Year' award for education in Britain. She is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain), and a former president of the International Organization for Women and Mathematics Education (IOWME). She is the recipient of a National Science Foundation 'Early Career Award' and the NCSM Kay Gilliland Equity Award (2014). She is the author of nine books and numerous research articles. Her new re-released book is called: ‘What’s Math Got To Do With It? How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success’ (2015) and is published by Penguin. She serves as an advisor to several Silicon Valley companies, and a White House presenter on girls and STEM. She recently formed www.youcubed.org to give teachers and parents the resources and ideas they need to inspire and excite students about mathematics.
More information about Dr. Boaler's work can be found here.
A tentative snapshot of the day includes: 8:30 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks 9:00 a.m. Goal of a Networked Improvement Community (NIC) 9:30 a.m. Keynote; Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University 10:45 a.m. Panel: What We Can Learn From Research about Girls’ Math Identity 12:00 p.m. Working Groups (Part I) 1:00 p.m. Panel: Research into Practice 2:00 p.m. Working Groups (Part II) 3:00 p.m. Establishing a Networked Improvement Community 3:30 p.m. Next Steps/Closing Remarks Distributed materials at the convening include:
| Panelists (and relevant work) include: Dale McCreedy, Director, Gender and Family Learning Programs Department, The Franklin Institute Melissa Gresalfi, Associate Professor, Mathematics Education and Leaning Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College Meghan Groome, Executive Director of Education and Public Programs, New York Academy of the SciencesFelicia Moore Mensah (link), Associate Professor of Science Education, Teachers College, Columbia University Megan Staples (link), Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, University of ConnecticutMaryann Stimmer (link), Founder and Director, STEMeducators; Senior Manager, STEM Programs, FHI 360 David Stinson (link), Associate Professor, Middle and Secondary Education, Georgia State University Robert Tai, Associate Professor, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia Click here to learn more about this initiative. |
