Approval of the Center for Mathematics and Science Education
From: Manuel A. Esteban, President
Subject: Approval of the Center for Mathematics and Science Education
CENTER FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education was recommended for approval by the Provost. I approve establishment of this Center, effective immediately, to be located within the College of Natural Sciences. The primary goals of the Center are
- To strengthen the science and math understanding of current and future K-14 teachers
- To develop the pedagogy for science and math programs
- To promote collaboration among teachers, science and math educators, scientists, and mathematicians
- To articulate and coordinate with other science and math education reform initiatives, statewide and nationally
- To increase the involvement of students from groups which have been historically underrepresented in science and math