AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
Raising the floor: Progress and setbacks in the struggle for quality mathematics education for all
May 09, 2006 04:45 PM to 05:30 PM
Speakers:
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Biography:
Cathy was director of pre-college and teacher education programs with the American
Indian Science and Engineering Society for ten years where she administered national
university mathematics and science residential programs for Native American students
and teacher enhancement programs, including curriculum and program design. She led
a team of educators in the development of the National American Indian Science and
Engineering Fair which has significantly increased the numbers of Native American
students actively engaged in applied science and mathematics research.
Cathy has been at SIPI since 1999 in various capacities. As Special Programs
Coordinator, she was responsible for developing and implementing high school, postsecondary
and teacher mathematics and science enrichment projects. She administered
Upward Bound, NASA and Summer Transportation programs for high school students,
including curriculum and program design. As Educational Specialist she worked with SIPI
staff to prepare data collection instruments and analyze information for purposes of
success measurement and wrote successfully funded grants. She was chosen to fill this
position due to her administrative abilities, her content knowledge, her grant writing
skills and her ability to find and implement resources that help SIPI fulfill its institutional
mission. Currently, Cathy serves as Chair of Academic Support and Developmental
Education.
Cathy is recognized in the educational community for her ability to envision a proposed
project and locate the necessary physical and personnel resources necessary for theory
to become reality. Her vast experience in curriculum and program development and
implementation serves as a support to the work accomplished by content experts. Her
professional network expands the opportunities she is able to offer students and staff to
grow through internships, organizational affiliation, and mentoring situations. Cathy has
a BS in Early Childhood and Family Studies and Human Resources from Southern Illinois
University and an MA in Education, University of New Mexico with an emphasis in
mathematics and science education and curriculum development. |
Abstract: |
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Pre-college Summer
Mathematics Programs. From 1987 to 1996, a case study of a successful national
mathematics enrichment program for underrepresented pre-college students. The
challenges, struggles and rewards of quality program design. |
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