Session: Discipline-based STEM Education Research: What is it? (Science, Technology, and Diversity for a Healthy World)

Friday, October 12, 2012: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM

617 (WSCC)

Chair:

Ximena Cid, PhD, Postdoctorate Fellow, University of Washington

Description: Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Research is rising among different departments across the nation. This session is meant to introduce attendees to the fields of STEM Education Research and to showcase current research from Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry.

10:15 AM

Introductory Remarks

10:20 AM

STEM Education: What is it and how can I get involved?
Ximena Cid, PhD , Postdoctorate Fellow , University of Washington, Seattle

10:40 AM

Conceptual Knowledge and Problem Solving in Introductory Calculus
James Epperson, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Texas at Arlington

11:00 AM

Some things Physicists have learned from Cognitive Science
Ramon Lopez, PhD , Professor of Physics , University of Texas at Arlington

11:20 AM

Chemistry Education Group at Purdue University
Marcy Towns, PhD , Professor , Purdue University

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