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  The Learning Forward Journal

  We're thrilled to have our work featured in this month's Learning Forward Journal, The Learning Professional! Interested in learning more about our Math and Science Connections Project? Read about it beginning on p. 36. Thank you to all who made this project an incredible learning experience!
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  NCTM 2019

  Making the Argument: How connecting mathematics and science practices can improve student discourse. - NCTM 2019 Julie Jacobi and Karin Lange shared strategies for using the Standards for Mathematical Practice and Science and Engineering Practices to facilitate rich student discussions in math and science.
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  NCSM 2019

  CSME’s Karin Lange led a presentation as part of NCSM’s 2019 Annual Conference in San Diego engaging math leaders from across the country to think critically about creating positive error climates in mathematics classrooms. Lange’s presentation compared and contrasted the way that teachers and researchers talk about developing a classroom climate that supports the use of mathematical errors for learning. Participants left with actions steps to implement in their own district.
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  Sarah Pierce: Staff Member of the Year

  Sarah Pierce, Science Instructional Coach at the Center for Science and Math Education, was named Loyola's Staff Member of the Year for 2018. Over the past year, she fostered the mission of the University and demonstrated ambassadorship, exceptional leadership, and superior service to the Loyola community.
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  NCSM 2018

  Karin Lange and Julie Jacobi presented at the 2018 conference of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Click below for their slides on "Integrating Mathematics and Science: Preparing for the Future"
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  American Educational Research Association

  Last month, CSME team members made presentations at AERA 2018. Check out the slides on our Publications page.
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  Computer Science - STEM for All

  CSME faculty affiliate is part of the 2018 STEM For ALL Video Showcase. Please view, comment on and vote for the video describing a collaborative effort to promote computer science education in Chicago Public Schools.
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  First Year Research Experience

  The CSME's First Year Research Experience project (FYRE) centered their February monthly meeting on reading and analyzing scientific articles. The students in FYRE learned the importance of reading scientific articles, the best practices for reading the articles and were able to apply the skills with an article from Science. FYRE students are also gearing up for their three weeks of summer research by learning a multitude of skills and research methods in their UNIV 102 courses. Summer cannot come soon enough for these students!
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  STEM for All Video Showcase 2017

  CSME's Cultivating Whole School Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards, received Public Choice recognition!
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  Dr. Brazdil Recognized with Faculty Partner Award

  Dr. Linda Brazdil, director of the Center for Science and Math Education, has been honored as a faculty member who has supported Student Academic Services and its retention and enrichment programs outside the classroom.