The Chicago Symposium Series presents the First Midwest Symposium on
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science:
Research and Practice
October 12-14, 2007  Roosevelt University, Chicago
A forum devoted to improving the teaching and learning of mathematics and science at the undergraduate level. The symposium will bring together faculty and graduate students in education, mathematics and science from universities, 4-year and 2-year colleges from throughout the Midwest.

Plenary Speakers

photo of Lillian McDermott photo of W. James Lewis
Lillian C. McDermott
Professor of Physics and
Director, Physics Education Group
University of Washington
W. James Lewis
Professor of Mathematics and
Director, Center for Science,
Mathematics and Computer Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Breakout Sessions

"How to turn an idea into a competitive proposal?"
Pratibha Varma-Nelson
Program Director, Division of Undergraduate Education
Education and Human Resource Directorate
National Science Foundation

 Plus many more on a variety of themes:
  • Mathematics-science collaborations
  • Learning environments
  • Research-instructional practice connections
  • Initiatives in K-12 education
The Chicago Symposium Series planning group:  Chicago Public Schools, Chicago State University, DePaul University, Harold Washington College, Illinois Institute of Technology, William Rainey Harper College, Loyola University Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University, Northwestern University, Roosevelt University, Rush Medical College, Saint Xavier University, University of Illinois at Chicago
Partially supported by:  The Illinois Board of Higher Education, The Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago State University, DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago Center for Science and Mathematics Education, Roosevelt University, The MER Forum, Northeastern Illinois University, University of Illinois at Chicago