Articles and Links

We've come across some great resources on the internet. Here we list a few of the best ones as well as links to other organizations we're affiliated with.

Be An Even Better Teacher

Ready to sharpen your POGIL skills or simply learn how to incorporate more student-centered learning in your classroom? The POGIL Project is now accepting applications for its 2012 slate of six workshops, designed to inspire and strengthen your teaching. For more information about fees and session times visit the POGIL site.

Getting To Know Nalini Nadkarni

Our new director Nalini Nadkarni was profiled recently in the FYI News for Faculty & Staff. Read the article here.

Teen’s Transformation Earns Him Youth of the Year Award

A great article written by Jon Clifford in the Salt Lake Tribune about a students positive transformation. Read the article here.

Scientists Dig Into Visual Side of Research

JoEllen Runia of the Daily Utah Chronicle writes about one of our great programs we sponsor for scientists: The Filmmaking for Scientists Workshop. Read the article here.

Duplication Found in Federal Science-Education Programs

The GAO (Government Accountability Office) released a report that shows too much duplication of effort regarding the promotion of science education. Read the short article here.

CSME Mentors Teen Refugees

A great article by Lindsey Wilbur in the Daily Utah Chronicle about our own Tino Nyawelo and our efforts to mentor teen refugee students. Read the article here.

FOX 13 Utah News Interviews Nalini Nadkarni

See the interview given by Nalini Nadkarni to FOX 13 News.

Four Utah professors receive Governor’s Science Medals

Read the Salt Lake Tribune article about the four professors from Utah State University and the University of Utah who received the Governor’s Science Medals for 2011.

Seven Utahns Honored for Roles in Science and Technology

Gov. Gary Herbert honored seven Utah innovators for contributions to science and technology. Read the details in the Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah ranked 42nd in nation for education

Education Week’s annual Quality Counts report ranks Utah as 42nd in the nation when it comes to educating our kids. Read more about this in the Salt Lake Tribune.

CSME Director, Nalini M. Nadkarni, Wins Prize

Nalini M. Nadkarni has earned the Advancement of Science's 2011 Public Engagement with Science Award for her effort to bring science to diverse audiences. Read the Salt Lake Tribune article by Brian Mafly for more information.

Physicists Seek To Lose The Lecture As Teaching Tool

A NPR story by Emily Hanford discussing more effective teaching techniques: Read / Listen to Story

A Tree Evagelist Who Connects Heaven and Earth

A 2010 article written by Beth Schwartzapfel for Forward.com about CSME's Director, Nalini Nadkarni. Download Article (PDF)

Captive Breeding

An interesting article about teaching prison inmates to breed endangered species—in this case the spotted frog of Oregon. Download Article (PDF)

Updated STEM Teaching

An article in Physics Today discusses the Association of American Universities plan to update STEM teaching modes. Download Article (PDF)

A Tree-Climbing Researcher (and our Director)

Lisa Schencker writes a wonderful account in the Salt Lake Tribune of our Director—Nalini Nadkarni's lecture she gave at The Forum for Questioning Minds held at the City Library in downtown Salt Lake City.

A Refugee Teen in a Utah High School

Rosemary Winters wrote an inspirational article in the Salt Lake Tribune about a refugee teen named KaPaw Htoo, who currently attends Wasatch High School in Heber City.

Science of Skating

A neat video showing the science behind figure skating. Watch now. (Careful, volume of video starts at 100%.)

Lower Than Normal Graduation Rate at University of Utah

An article in the Salt Lake Tribune written by Brian Maffly reporting that the graduation rate at the University of Utah is not what it should be.

Storm Chasing Students: The Doppler Gang

Another article in the Salt Lake Tribune written by Brian Maffly about storm chasing students who call themselves "The Doppler Gang".

Utah education leaders tackle problem of high school dropout rate

An article in the Salt Lake Tribune written by Lisa Schencker reporting on efforts being made to reduce the high school dropout rate.

Norman Maclean Learns From the Master

A well-written article at Laphams Quarterly about playing billiards (and other worthy endeavors) with physicist Albert Michelson, aka the Master of Light.

Why Science Majors Change Their Minds
(It’s Just So Darn Hard)

A thought-provoking article by Christopher Drew in the New York Times about the state of higher science education in America.

Vi Hart: Doodling in Math Class

A fun mathematics & music blog by a student living in New York. Vi makes some great videos about interesting concepts in math.

Teach Your Teachers Well

An op-ed by Susan Engel of the New York Times. She writes about Arne Duncan, the secretary of education, who recently called for sweeping changes to the way we select and train teachers. Read the article here.

The Kahn Academy

Perhaps the Kahn Academy is how we'll teach mathematics in the near future. (some schools are already using it) Be sure to watch his TED talk about how he started and where he's going with Kahn Academy. Very inspirational. Visit Kahn Academy to learn more.

Other Websites Related To What We Do

Utah Science & Math Education Website
U of U College of Science Website
U of U Dept. of Mathematics Website
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair (SLVSEF)
Utah Teachers' Math Circle

If you happen to know of a great online resource, let us know and we'll add it to our list.