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Mathematics and Science Advisory Council

This council advises the Commissioner and the Board of Education on matters pertinent to mathematics and science education in the Commonwealth. With public and professional input, the Council assesses statewide trends and needs; analyzes information regarding mathematics and science education; advises and makes recommendations regarding legislation, regulations, and program guidelines pertinent to mathematics and science education, and provides other programmatic recommendations as it deems necessary to fulfill the goals for mathematics and science education established by the Board of Education.

Meeting Schedule:

The Math and Science Advisory Council meets at 4:00 pm at the Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science, Worcester. Meetings for the 2007-2008 school year are scheduled for:

Monday, January 14
Tuesday, February 12
Tuesday, March 11
Tuesday, April 15
Monday, May 19

Related Resources

New Policy on Dissection and Dissection Alternative Activities
National Science Teachers Association
Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST)
Massachusetts Association of Science Supervisors (MASS)
Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center for Education and Teaching Excellence
National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA)
The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education
The National Science Foundation

Contact Information

Jake Foster
Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering
Phone: 781-338-3510
Email: jfoster@doe.mass.edu

2007-2008 Council Members

ChairTitleInstitution
Dr. Steve Rosenberg Professor of Mathematics Boston University
 
MembersTitleInstitution
Dr. Andrew Chen President EduTron Corporation
Dr. Al Cuoco Senior Scientist & Director, Center for Math Education Education Development Center
Dr. Solomon Friedberg Chairman, Department of Mathematics Boston College
Ms. Kelley Gangi Curriculum Supervisor Wachusett Regional School District
Mr. Barnas Monteith Senior Vice President Advanced Diamond Solutions
Mr. John Mosto Physics & Mathematics High School Teacher Chelmsford Public Schools
Dr. Reza NaminSuperintendentRalph C. Mahar Regional School District
Ms. Mary Porter Chemistry & Biology Teacher Revere High School
Ms. Nitzan Resnick Director The New Science and Math Initiative
Dr. Carla Romney Science & Engineering Department Chair Boston University Metropolitan College
Ms. Sandra Ryack-Bell Director WATERMARKS Education
Ms. Farideh Seihoun President; Professor Collaborative for Teacher Training; Framingham State College
Mr. Wayne St. Peter Physics and Chemistry Teacher Farmington High School (CT)
Ms. Amy Wolpin Intervention Teacher, Elementary Amherst Public Schools
Ms. Deborah Wright Science Department Coordinator Winchendon Public Schools


last updated: February 29, 2008
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