National Conference and Summer Academy University of Maine

"Integrating Science and Mathematics Education Research into Teaching:
Resources and Tools for Improved Learning"

Conference: Sunday evening, June 22nd - Wednesday noon, June 25th
Summer Academy: Wednesday noon, June 25th – Friday noon, June 27th
Location: University of Maine, Orono, Maine

The following themes will be the foci of the conference:

1. Recent findings from science and mathematics education research
2. Using discipline-based education research in middle, secondary, and post-secondary science and mathematics classrooms
3. Research supported strategies to increase participation and learning in science and mathematics, particularly among students from under-represented groups
4. Strategies for improving student learning using technology in the teaching of science and mathematics
5. Building effective partnerships to implement research-guided practices in the classroom