When people read Mathematical Mindsets (which is now out in a 2022 edition), the biggest feedback Jo Boaler got was that she should write a version for non math teachers – administrators, parents, and others. Limitless Mind was the result, and it has just been released as a videobook. Continue reading…
Multivariable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra have consistently stumped machine learning models. The best models have only been able to answer elementary or high school-level math questions, and they don’t always find the correct solutions. Continue reading…
The soul of mathematics is the practice of skeptical inquiry: asking how and why things work, experimenting, exploring, and discovering. Estimation, analysis, computation, conjecture, and proof are the mathematical path to uncovering truth and we can use them in nearly every human pursuit. Continue reading…
In science policy circles, making science more inclusive and diverse has not received the attention it urgently needs. To remain a leader in innovation, the United States must diversify its science, engineering, and technology workforce. Continue reading…
Despite the importance of a solid foundation in mathematics for students pursuing STEM degrees, the STEM math pathway continues to serve as a primary barrier to students pursuing STEM degrees, a barrier felt more strongly by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color students (Herrara & Hurtado, 2013). Continue reading…
American Museum of Natural History faculty and partners from SUNY at Cortland and Virginia Commonwealth University launched their National Science Foundation Track 4 research project in 2020 to explore teacher effectiveness through dual lenses--culturally responsive education and core practices. Continue reading…
How do we engage STEM students in interdisciplinary learning to better prepare them for the workforce? In this AAAS-IUSE workshop, speakers share their experiences designing interdisciplinary STEM courses and programs. Continue reading…
Mathematicians have been studying the distribution of prime numbers for thousands of years. Recent results about a curious kind of prime offer a new take on how spread out they can be. Continue reading…
As the new school year gets under way, there are steps that educators and others can take to improve schools for trans and nonbinary youth, families, and school staff. These steps are set forth by NEPC Fellow Elizabeth J. Meyer of the University of Colorado Boulder. Continue reading…