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
| Chair | Title | Institution |
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| Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Professor of Mathematics | Boston University |
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| Members | Title | Institution |
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| 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 Namin | Superintendent | Ralph 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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