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The Informal Mathematics Collaborative Summer Professional Development Program
August 10, 2016 @ 9:00 am - August 12, 2016 @ 4:00 pm
FREE
We invite you to attend a professional development program, open to any formal or informal educator who is interested in engaging learners with mathematics in new and creative ways. This 3-day summer workshop will be hosted in San Diego’s Balboa Park by the Informal Mathematics Collaborative, a unique partnership of art and science museums. Through hands-on activities at three different museums, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Investigate diverse mathematical topics through making, tinkering, and artistic creation
- Explore connections between mathematics and the arts
- Develop strategies for incorporating mathematics into existing offerings
- Gain insight into how museum resources can support mathematics learning
DETAILS
Wednesday, August 10 – Friday, August 12
9:00am – 4:00pm
FACILITATING INSTITUIONS
San Diego State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (CRMSE)
Mingei International Museum
Museum of Photographic Arts
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
HOW TO APPLY
Click this link to complete the InforMath Summer PD Program application. Application deadline is August, 1, 2016. You will be notified via the email you provide in your application of your acceptance.
Space is very limited for this program. All accepted participants will receive a stipend for completing the three day workshop.
Learn more about the InforMath project at www.informalmathematics.org