CONFERENCE> Transforming K16 Math and Science Education

Dear SL Colleagues,

In the Spring of 2002, STEMTEC (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Teacher Education Collaborative) will be hosting an
International Conference on Transforming Math and Science Education in the
K16 Continuum.

Call for papers:

        PATHWAYS TO CHANGE: International Conference on
Transforming Math       and Science Education in the K16
Continuum

Sponsored by the Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Teacher Education Collaborative (STEMTEC)

Lead Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Funded in part by the National Science
Foundation/Collaboratives
for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (CETP)

April 18-21, 2002. Doubletree Hotel, Crystal City, Arlington, VA

Tentatively cosponsored or endorsed by
        American Chemical Society
        American Association of Physics Teachers        American
Physical Society
        American Society for Microbiology
        Ecological Society of America
        Mathematical Association of America
        National Association of Geoscience Teachers     National
Science Teachers Association
        Association for the Education of Teachers in Science
        National Association for Research in Science Teaching

SCOPE: Pathways to Change focuses on transforming college
math and science teaching for all students, and especially
for the future K12 teachers who will prepare the next
generations of college students. Examples of such changes are
inquiry-based teaching, group work (cooperative learning),
alternative assessment, and the use of educational
technology. Another example is the use of peer teaching or
working with younger students to improve student learning and
to stimulate thinking about teaching as a career.

Everyone interested in Pathways is invited to participate.
The first day (April 18) will be devoted to workshops and to
business meetings for participants in the NSF Collaboratives
for Excellence in Teacher Preparation. The next two days will
offer a variety of plenary sessions and breakouts open to all
participants, with workshops available on the last morning.
There will be coffee breaks and an optional banquet.

PAPERS: Proposals for symposia or panel sessions and
abstracts for papers are invited on a wide variety of topics,
including:

        Innovative teaching in science and math courses
        Assessing student learning
        Innovative programs for science and math majors
        Student teaching experiences
        Innovative programs for future science and math teachers
        Interdisciplinary courses, programs
        Professional development for college faculty    Mentoring
        Diversity
        Distance learning
        Educational technology
        Inservice training for teachers
        Research on teaching and learning

Wherever possible, presentations should model student-active
teaching methods, e.g., use group-work methods such as think-
pair-share. To submit a proposal or abstract, you MUST
complete the online form at
http://k12s.phast.umass.edu/stemtec/pathways. The online form
includes important information for all proposals and
instruction on how to submit. Note that copies of a video
must be submitted to be considered for the video festival.

PROCEEDINGS: Papers submitted electronically will be included
in the CD ROM proceedings. Selected papers will also be
published in book form.

EXHIBITS: Companies, educational institutions and government
agencies will have the opportunity to show and discuss their
educational products and services. See the web site for
details.

FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES: The conference registration fee for
all presenters and participants will be $150 (CETP
participants); $250 (others) before Feb. 1, 2002.
Registration after that date will include an additional $50.
The optional banquet will cost $25. Registration includes
proceedings on CD ROM, coffee breaks and all sessions, except
the workshops. The conference hotel discounted guest room
rate is $119 for a single or $129 for a double.



KEY DATES:

Abstracts Due                           Oct 15, 2001
Authors Notified                        Nov 15, 2001
Early Registration(reduced rate)        Feb 1, 2002
Papers Due                              February 1, 2002
CETP meetings                           April 18, 2002
Main meeting                            April 19-20, 2002
Post-meeting Workshops                  April 21, 2002


INFORMATION AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: The latest PATHWAYS
information and online registration via credit card are
available at

        http://k12s.phast.umass.edu/stemtec/pathways

The web site also offers a form that can be printed and
mailed if you prefer to send a check.

If you have additional questions about the conference, send
e-mail to

        pathways@k12s.phast.umass.edu

MAILING ADDRESS: Pathways, STEMTEC/Hasbrouck, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Voice: 413-545-0453; fax:
413-545-1691



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