The MER Forum first came on the mathematics community scene in 1988. From its beginning, MER has been helping mathematicians become informed about a full range of educational issues through publications, programs at professional meetings, and national workshops. MER's grassroots persona has made it a natural place for mathematicians to come for making collegial connections, finding out about educational resources, and having conversations to explore possibilities for strengthening education in mathematics.
During the last 18 years, the mathematics community has become increasingly aware of the importance of effective mathematics education to the well being of the mathematics enterprise. We believe that the MER membership is a vital group in building sound mathematics educational programs.
We would welcome your membership in MER. Membership includes the MER Newsletter* published in the spring and fall, special issues of the MER Newsletter on highlighted issues, and regular email postings via MER eNews**. Your participation in MER is valuable in encouraging informed, energetic, and creative efforts in education within the mathematics community.
To receive an application to join MER send your mailing address to mer@math.uic.edu.
Or click here to download a PDF version of the 2007 application form. Fill out the application and return it to MER atThe MER Forum
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of MSCS (M/C 249)
851 S. Morgan
Chicago, IL 60607-7045
Dues for a one-year individual membership from January, 2007 to December 31, 2007 are $25.
Dues for a two-year individual membership from January, 2008 to December 31, 2008 are $50.
Individual dues for students for one year are $15.
Through the publication of the MER Newsletter, MER seeks to inform interested mathematicians of selected educational issues, exemplary educational projects organized and run by mathematicians, and the activities of MER. Interested members of the wider mathematics education community at all levels who would like to build ties with mathematicians, are welcome readers.
The MER Forum publishes an electronic newsletter, MER eNews, sending selected information to people interested in MER and related activities. Periodically the MER Forum eNews is "posted" featuring bulletins that concern activities of MER and announcements from other groups working in mathematics education reform.