Special Community Workshop on Overcoming Math Fear: November 21st, 2015
To find more about it click here: http://news.ubc.ca/2015/10/21/math-phobias-fighting-the-fear/
Category: Outreach
5th Math and Science Family Day
We have had a very successful Fifth Math and Science Family Day on October 18, 2015. We had 300+ guests and more than 80 volunteers including faculty members, staff, many teacher-candidates, as well as graduate and undergraduate students from the… Read more5th Math and Science Family Day
Can scientists afford neglecting science communication?
This year I attended a Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Congress in Edmonton. The meeting made me think once again about the importance of science communication. For example, I attended a number of plenaries and invited talks and some of… Read moreCan scientists afford neglecting science communication?
NARST Reflections 2015
I just came back from attending the NARST Conference in Chicago. It was a great opportunity for me to see what is going on in the world of research on science education. Out of all the talks, I found… Read moreNARST Reflections 2015
Looking forward to teaching an ETEC 533 on-line course
As our Winter I team is winding down, I have an opportunity to pause and reflect on what I have learned last term. It was a great term with interesting courses, research, publications and conferences. I am also getting ready… Read moreLooking forward to teaching an ETEC 533 on-line course
4th Math & Science Family Day a Huge Success
Five years ago when I came to UBC to become an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, I had a dream of engaging our Teacher-Candidates in Mathematics and Science Education in an informal way – I wanted them to… Read more4th Math & Science Family Day a Huge Success
4th Mathematics and Science Family Day – November 1st, 2014
Once again we are getting ready for the Mathematics and Science Family Day. This event has become a tradition in the faculty. It is our fourth time organizing it. This time it became even more important as the dispute between the… Read more4th Mathematics and Science Family Day – November 1st, 2014
STEM 2014 Conference at UBC: The Countdown
In a few days May will be over and summer will begin! I know, the summer is not going to be officially here till June 21st, but for me, the summer starts on June 1st and ends on August… Read moreSTEM 2014 Conference at UBC: The Countdown
STEM 2014 at UBC: STEM Education and Our Planet: Making Connections Across Contexts
I am very proud to say that I am a member of the Organizing Committee of the STEM 2014 Conference that will be hosted by our Department this Summer. While you can read the information about the conference from its… Read moreSTEM 2014 at UBC: STEM Education and Our Planet: Making Connections Across Contexts
SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE LEARNING: The High Cost of Dropping Science and Math
A few weeks ago I received feedback from a colleague on the SSHRC grant I was writing. The person who reviewed my grant (and I am grateful for it) asked me why it even matters that Canada produces its own… Read moreSPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE LEARNING: The High Cost of Dropping Science and Math