NSF Org:	DRL Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Recipient:	UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
Initial Amendment Date:	May 12, 2008
Latest Amendment Date:	May 12, 2008
Award Number:	0736967
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Gerhard L. Salinger DRL  Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) EDU  Directorate for STEM Education
Start Date:	May 1, 2008
End Date:	April 30, 2010 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$100,000.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$100,000.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 2008 = $100,000.00
History of Investigator:	Susan McKay (Principal Investigator) susan.mckay@maine.edu Stephen Norton (Co-Principal Investigator) John Thompson (Co-Principal Investigator) Owen Maurais (Co-Principal Investigator) Eric Pandiscio (Co-Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	University of Maine 5717 CORBETT HALL ORONO ME  US  04469-5717 (207)581-1484
Sponsor Congressional District:	02
Primary Place of Performance:	University of Maine 5717 CORBETT HALL ORONO ME  US  04469-5717
Primary Place of Performance Congressional District:	02
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):	PB3AJE5ZEJ59
Parent UEI:
NSF Program(s):	Discovery Research K-12
Primary Program Source:	04000809DB NSF Education & Human Resource
Program Reference Code(s):	9150, 9177, SMET
Program Element Code(s):	764500
Award Agency Code:	4900
Fund Agency Code:	4900
Assistance Listing Number(s):	47.076

ABSTRACT

The Center for Science and Mathematics Education at the University of Maine continues its series of national conferences on providing professional development and resources for integrating mathematics and science education research into teaching. The first part of the conference consists of three days of parallel presentations and discussions by nationally recognized experts along with short workshops. The workshops provide first hand experience with either research-based STEM curricula or cutting edge STEM research projects that can serve as a basis for classroom instruction. The purposes of the conference include bringing together 150 participants in all aspects of STEM education (researchers, teachers, administrators, and preservice students) to exchange ideas about research, curriculum and assessment, to help teachers integrate research based instructional strategies in their teaching, and to build sustainable collaborations between participants. The second part of the conference is a two day summer academy in which about 60 participants have the option of (1) working on implementing a module of technology-rich curriculum in their classroom; (2) developing plans, curricular materials and assessments for involving teachers and students in a STEM research project; or (3) adapting and implementing a research-supported curriculum in their teaching. The academy continues throughput the year. A focus on research-based strategies that advance the successful participation of underrepresented groups is embedded in all activities.

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