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 Mathematics and Science Advisory Council will meet on the following dates during the 2009-2010 school year:
| January 19, 2010 | Worcester State College, | 4:00 pm (snow date January 26) |
| March 4, 2010 | Worcester State College, | 4:00 pm (snow date March 11) |
| April 7, 2010 | Worcester State College, | 4:00 pm |
| May 19, 2010 | Worcester State College, | 4:00 pm |
Related Resources
Policy on Dissection and Dissection Alternative Activities
Yearly Council Reports
  2008 Mathematics and Science Advisory Council Report
Contact Information
Sharyn Sweeney
Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering
Phone: 781-338-3504
Email: ssweeney@doe.mass.edu
2007-2008 Council Members
| Co-Chairs | Title | Institution |
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| Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Professor of Mathematics | Boston University |
| Ms. Sandra Ryack-Bell | Executive Director | Museum Institute for Teaching Science (MITS) |
| Members | Title | Institution |
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| Dr. Kathleen Bodie | Interim Superintendent | Arlington Public Schools |
| Dr. Andrew Chen | President | EduTron Corporation |
| Dr. Al Cuoco | Senior Scientist and Director, Center for Math Education | Education Development Center |
| Ms. Lucia Dolan | Parent | Newton |
| Ms. Mary Eich | K-8 Math Coordinator | Newton Public Schools |
| Dr. Solomon Friedberg | Chairman, Department of Mathematics | Boston College |
| Ms. Naseem Jaffer | Mathematics Coach | Consultant |
| Dr. Mark Johnston | Math and Science Teacher | Lynn Public Schools |
| Ms. Christyna Laubach | Technology/Engineering Department Chair | Lenox Public Schools |
| Dr. Eileen Lee | Director for Educator Policy | Department of Higher Education |
| Ms. Jacqueline Miller | Senior Research Scientist | Education Development Center |
| Mr. Barnas Monteith | Senior Vice President | Advanced Diamond Solutions |
| Mr. John Mosto | Physics & Mathematics High School Teacher | Chelmsford Public Schools |
| Ms. Mary Porter | Chemistry & Biology Teacher | Revere High School |
| Ms. Nitzan Resnick | Director | The New Science and Math Initiative |
| Dr. Chris Rogers | Director, Department of Mechanical Engineering | Tufts University |
| Ms. Linda Ruiz-Davenport | Senior Program Director, Elementary Mathematics | Boston Public Schools |
| Mr. Robert Sartwell | Director of Science & Health | Malden Public Schools |
| Dr. Farideh Seihoun | President; Professor | Collaborative for Teacher Training; Framingham State College |
| Mr. Thomas Vaughn | Adjunct Faculty, Science Dept. | Middlesex Community College |
| Mr. Stephen Yurek | Associate Director, Center for Math Achievement | Lesley University |
last updated: December 17, 2008
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