It has been several days since I came back from the incredible Atlanta Science Festival, and I am still savoring the experience. The magnitude of the event is best conveyed by this graphic: I had the honor of being part of the booth hosted by Mathhappens Foundation, which has been “putting the M in STEM…
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Meet Dr. Mariana Levin, Associate Professor of Mathematics, specializing in Mathematics Education, in the Department of Mathematics at Western Michigan University! Her research program in mathematical cognition centers around understanding and supporting K-16 students’ productive disciplinary engagement – broadly working towards an understanding of “What makes mathematics learning experiences meaningful to students?” and “How can…
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On my recent visit to the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, I discovered some fascinating woodwork from the island of Sulawesi. Lying just east of Borneo, Sulawesi is part of Indonesian Archipelago. The woodwork was done by the Toraja people, an ethnic group indigenous to South Sulawesi. The Torajans are known for their elaborate…
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As an educator passionate about fostering mathematical curiosity and discovery, I cherish moments when learning becomes a vibrant, interactive journey. Recently, that moment unfolded at the Southern Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with MathHappens, an organization which made math a regular, and exciting, part of weekend programming. Featured on KEYC News, the weekend event showcased…
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