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The Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning
Here are the current projects and activities at the RBDIL.
* Research on Informal Mathematics Learning(ROLE)
March
6,
2006
A three-year grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Goals: To investigate characteristics of mathematics learning in an informal, after-school and urban environment.*** PI: Carolyn A. Maher;
Co-PI's: Arthur B. Powell and Keith H. Weber
*Improving Teacher Quality through Lesson Study
March
6,
2006
A Partnership Project of the Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning with The New Brunswick and Plainfield School Districts. Sponsoring Agency: New Jersey Department of Education.
PI: Alice S. Alston
Co-PI: Carolyn A. Maher
CLT Program Grant - MetroMath: Center for America's Cities
March
6,
2006
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation;
PI: Gerald A. Goldin, Center for Math, Science, and Computer Education;
Collaborative Activities include:
MILE Program - Mathematics Institute for Leadership in Education at NJ MPS.
Course Development and Instruction (MU Seminar)
Education Partner IGERT Grant
March
6,
2006
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation;
PI: Prabas Moghe, Rutgers School of Engineering
Journal of Mathematical Behavior
March
6,
2006
Editors: Carolyn A. Maher - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Robert Speiser - Brigham Young University and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Associate Editors
Charles N. Walter, Brigham Young University
Elena Steencken, Rutgers University
New Jersey Statewide Systemic Initiative (NJ SSI) Regional Center at Rutgers University
March
6,
2006
NJSSI is a unique partnership of schools, districts, colleges, universities, science centers, museums, business and industry focused on improving the performance and participation of all students in science and mathematics throughout New Jersey.
Director: Carolyn A. Maher;
Associate Director: Emily Dann
NJ Math Science Partnership (MSP) Grant
March
6,
2006
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation;
PI: Bill Firestone;
District Liaisons:
Alice Alston - New Brunswick and Plainfield;
Emily Dann - Asbury Park and Toms River
Private Universe Project in Mathematics in Collaboration with Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (PUP Math)
March
6,
2006
The Private Universe Project in Mathematics (PUP Math) includes a one-hour PBS documentary, a series of six K-12 teacher video workshops and a companion interactive Website.
Suc2es2 Project collaboration with EOSHI
March
6,
2006
(Students Understanding Critical Connections between the Environment, Society, & Self) A Seven Year Grant Awarded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences(NIEHS) to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey(UMDNJ) School of Public Health(SPH) and administered by The Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute(EOHSI) Resource Center.
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