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Friday Institute Brown Bag Discussion Series

Spring Semester 2008 Schedule

Brown Bag Discussions will be held on

Tuesdays at 12 noon, in the Friday Institute

Collaboratory Commons (2nd floor),

unless otherwise noted.

The Brown Bag discussion series is a forum for discussion of innovative educational projects and research programs. This spring the discussions will be led by the directors of major research projects or programs located here at the Friday Institute, and occasional special guests. All interested persons are encouraged to join us for any and all of the discussions. The setting is informal, and it is a great opportunity for each of us to become familiar with the latest developments in our colleagues’ work. In particular, graduate students are encouraged to attend to broaden your perspectives on educational research and program initiatives.

We may add presenters as the opportunity arises, and will send out updated announcements
to inform everyone of any changes in the schedule.

Brown Bag Discussions will begin promptly at noon. Please bring your own lunch!

Schedule:
January 29	Progress in Nurturing Mathematics Dreamkeepers Prof. Patricia Marshall, FI Researcher, Dept. of C & I, NCSU Prof. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, Dept. of C & I, NCSU Prof. Allison McCulloch, Dept. of MSTE, NCSU
February 5	Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology Education Prof. Gail Jones, FI Researcher, Dept. of MSTE
February 12	Transforming Education for the 21st Century: New Pedagogies that Help All Students Achieve Sophisticated Learning Outcomes (paper will be distributed) Prof. Chris Dede, Senior FI Consultant, Timothy Wirth Professor, Harvard University
February 26	Science Learning in Formal and Informal Settings Prof. Rochelle Schwartz-Bloom, Director of Science Education Center, Duke University
March 11	Implications of the Pre-College Program for Math and Science Achievement Mr. Braska Williams, Director, MSEN Pre-College Program, NCSU
April 8	21st Century Skills in Game-Based Learning Environments: A View From Crystal Island Prof. Hiller Spires, FI Senior Research Fellow, Dept. of C & I, NCSU Prof. James Lester, Dept. of Computer Science, NCSU
April 22	Multi-Modal Science Prof. Eric Wiebe, FI Senior Research Fellow, Dept of MSTE, NCSU