pg. 1 NSF DUE #1642182

2019 MIDWEST ANNUAL ROBERT NOYCE CONFERENCE

“Developing Strategies for Bringing Experiential Math and Science Teaching to High Needs Schools.”

Marriott St Louis Airport St Louis, Mo

Program Agenda

Friday, November 1: 5:00 PM Onsite Registration until 9:00 PM 6:45 PM. Poster Set-up 7:00 PM NETWORKING EVENING - Poster Session / Introductory Session with hors d’oeuvre

• Dr. Jessica Krim, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville § Odd numbered posters from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm § Even numbered posters from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Poster # Author Name Presentation Title Institution Name

1 Janet Stramel* High Flying Science and Math through Project-Based Learning

Fort Hays State University

2 Jennifer Pera Leadership Tasks: An effective Course Component to Support Professional Learning and Change

Jeffers High School

3 Laura Ruelas Action Research as an Avenue to Facilitate Best Instructional Practices, Development of Leadership Skills and Opportunities, and Professional Learning Communities

Michigan Technological University

pg. 2 NSF DUE #1642182

4 Barbara Ehlers Mutually Beneficial Partnerships with Northeast Iowa High School District Upper Iowa University

5 Dominick Strom Toaster Pastries: More than a Morning Snack Lewis University

6 Kristel Garcia Review of Science Teaching Workshop: NGSS and Engineering Connections

Lewis University

7 Lori Ann Hall Using Action Research to Transform and Promote Reforms-Based Teaching Beliefs: A Case Study

Michigan Technological University

8 April Bartnick Monarchs and More: Citizen Science & Carruthers Schoolyard Pollinator Garden

Carruthers Elementary School

9 Jennifer Grandfield* Math Night: Getting the Community Involved Illinois State University

10 Gabrielle Hissong

Building Community Partnership with the Kentucky Science Center: Inspiring STEM Students to Pursue a Career in STEM Teaching

Bellarmine University

11 Ciara Bullard Curious About Black Hair: A Study of the STEM Curriculum Interest of African Americans Indiana University

12 Kimberly M. Baker

University-Provided Mentoring: Ensuring Professional Growth and Teacher Retention in Beginning STEM Teachers

University of Indianapolis

13 Lillian Sims A Concrete Decision University of Cincinnati

14 Margaret Mohr-Schroeder

Network Retention in Noyce Communities of Practice University of Kentucky

15 Lance Howard Examining the Effectiveness of a Community Lecture on Black Racial Identity

Indianapolis University Purdue University Indianapolis

16 Rachelle Haroldson Computer Science Education: Integrating One Bit at a Time

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

17 Brianna Phernetton Alien Dating University of Wisconsin - River Falls

18 Laura Lusardi A Historical Perspective of Women in STEM University of Wisconsin-River Falls

19 Avery Misfeldt

NoyceSCIENCE at the University of Nebraska at Omaha: Training Exceptional Teachers University of Nebraska at Omaha

20 Amanda Shultz A Replicable Program: NE STEM 4U as a NOYCE Professional Experience University of Nebraska at Omaha

* Indicates Sub-Grant awardees from 2018. 9:00 PM Poster take down Saturday, November 2: 8:30 AM Registration and Breakfast - available in the Grand Foyer, eat in Grand Ballroom 8:30 AM Site Leaders Meeting (Meet with Nicolle von der Heyde) – Grand Ballroom

pg. 3 NSF DUE #1642182

9:00 AM Opening Plenary Session – Grand Ballroom

• Dr. Jessica Krim, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville • Dr. Jennifer Hernandez, SIUE Assistant Professor works with students in alternative educational

settings developing and implementing teaching practices that dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline from inside the classrooms. Q&A will follow the presentation.

10:00 AM Session 2 Instructions – Grand Ballroom 10:05 AM Break 10:15 AM 3 Strands

• Strand 1: Curriculum Enhancement and Skill Building in STEM Education (Primarily for In-service & Preservice Teachers, but open to any attendee.)

• Strand 2: Community-inspired Best Practices for STEM Teaching (Primarily for In-service & Preservice Teachers, but open to any attendee.)

• Strand 3: Project Management, Research, and Teacher Education for NSF Robert Noyce Programs (Primarily for Noyce Project Leaders and Principal Investigators, but open to any attendee.)

Individuals who have chosen Strand 2 “Community-inspired Best Practices for STEM Teaching” will be leaving for Site Visits

Time at Site Group 1 – Red - Museum of Westward Expansion 10:30 - 11:45 Museum of Westward Expansion 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 3:30 Museum of Westward Expansion (continue) Group 2 – Orange - Soulard Market 10:30 - 11:45 Soulard Market 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 3:30 Soulard Market (continue) Group 3 - Yellow - Mississippi River/Arch 10:30 - 11:45 Mississippi River/Arch 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 3:30 Mississippi River/Arch (continue) Group 4 - Blue - Riverfront/Landing 10:30 - 11:45 Riverfront/Landing 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 3:30 Riverfront/Landing (continue) Group 5 - Violet - Laumeier Sculpture Park 10:30 - 11:45 Laumeier Sculpture Park 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 3:30 Laumeier Sculpture Park (continue) Group 6 - Green - Center for Human Origins 10:30 - 11:45 Connecting Human Origin and Cultural Diversity 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 3:30 Connecting Human Origin and Cultural Diversity (continue)

10:15 AM Strand 1 and 3 Workshops - in small breakout rooms (See Schedule Below)

Strand 1 "“Curriculum Enhancement and Skill Building Workshop” - Morning Session

pg. 4 NSF DUE #1642182

Time Title of the Presentation Presenter(s) Affiliation Room Name

10:15 – 11:15 Implementing formative assessments to support a growth mindset in students

Carlos Perez, Casey Crittenden, DawnMarie Hinson, Leander Taylor and Lorenza Ramirez

University of Houston Salon H

10:15 – 11:15 A Concrete Decision: Using Concrete to Understand Properties of Matter Lillian Sims University of Cincinnati Salons F&G

10:15 – 11:15 Mathematical Surprises and Challenges Timothy Pennings Davenport University Salons II&III

11:15 – 12:00 Elementary STEM Learning with Robotics Tools

Amanda Thomas, Amy Sokoll, Jennifer Bauer, Leigh Anne Blankenship, Jennefer Hilgenkamp and Jessica Walston

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Niobrara Public Schools, Niobrara, Falls City South Elementary School, Johnson Crossing Academic Center, St. Michael's Elementary, Hastings, NE

Salons II&III

11:15 – 12:00 Accessing and Utilizing Students’ Funds of Knowledge

Alissandre Robbins, Susan Holzknecht, Erin Wise, Jasmine Haas and Krystle Dunn

Spring Branch Independent School District

Salons F&G

11:15 – 12:00 A Workshop to Support Middle School Students’ Ability to Construct Scientific Explanations

Ashley Poole, Laura Ruelas, Dawn Kahler, Stephanie Tubman, Jacqueline Huntoon and Amanda Gonczi

Michigan Technological University and Kalamazoo Public Schools

Salon H

Strand 3 “Project Management, Research, and Teacher Education” - Morning Session Time Title of the Presentation Presenter(s) Affiliation Room Name

10:15 – 10:45

Noyce Capacity Building Project: Strengthening STEM Teacher Education Pathways in Kentucky with Collaborative Partnerships

Kristin Cook and Akhtar Mahmood Bellarmine University

Salon A Moderator K. Nguyen

10:15 – 11:15

Lessons Learned: Year 1 Implementation of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a STEM Education Preparation Program

Leah McAlister-Shields, Paige Evans, Michelle Puig, Alondra Urenda, Kourtney Peterson, Amy Guerra and Sarah Vanderpool

University of Houston Salon B Moderator F. Yarberry

10:45 – 11:15 Leadership Tasks: Opportunities and Barriers to developing Teacher Leaders Through Online Instruction

Amanda L. Gonczi

Michigan Technological University

Salon A Moderator K. Nguyen

11:15 – 12:00 Partnerships and Challenges: Noyce Track I at a mid-size institution Dorene Huvaere Lewis University

Romeoville Salons A Moderator K. Nguyen

11:15 – 12:00 Conversation on Lessons Learned Faith Yarberry and Terry Johnson

University of Central Arkansas

Salon B Moderator F. Yarberry

12:00 PM Lunch Buffet 12:20 PM Keynote Speaker – Grand Ballroom

• Dr. Jessica Krim, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville • Dr. Michael Marder is a co-founder and executive director of UTeach, a program based at

UT Austin preparing STEM teachers at 44 universities across the United States. His research interests lie in studying and presenting educational data, with a focus on the effects of poverty.

pg. 5 NSF DUE #1642182

1:15 PM Strand 1 and 3 Resume Afternoon Sessions

Strand 1 "“Curriculum Enhancement and Skill Building Workshop” - Afternoon Session

Time Title of the Presentation Presenter(s) Affiliation Room Name 1:15 – 2:15 PrBL: Problem - Based Learning In

Math: A Different Mindset Kim Hummons

The University of Cincinnati Salons F&G

1:15 – 2:15 Adding the Classical Demonstration to your Curriculum to Meet NGSS Practices

Larry Browning and Matthew Miller

South Dakota State University Salon C

2:15 – 2:45 Attitudes toward Female Participation in Science & Technology

Anu A. Gokhale Illinois State University Salon C

2:15 – 2:45 Enhancing and developing a deeper understanding of curriculum through the use of models

Jessica Hesler University of Arkansas Salons F&G

2:45 – 3:15 Teaching in Rural Schools for Noyce Scholars - A Panel Discussion

Janet K. Stramel, Julie Weber, Elle Stein, Alysia Bixenman and Elaina Garrett

Fort Hays State University Salon C

2:45 – 3:15 The Cold War Escape Room (and other Student to Student Math Circles)

Janice Rech, Dario Gudino, Greg Lawson, Rachel Pugh, Hannah Seidl, Whitney Matthews and Michael Matthews

Fort Hays State University Salons F&G

2:45 – 3:15 Math is Easy, Math is Fun- A Flipped Classroom Experience

Kristen Weddington

Indiana University Salons H

Strand 3 “Project Management, Research, and Teacher Education” - Afternoon Session Time Title of the Presentation Presenter(s) Affiliation Room Name

1:15 – 2:15 Informed Practice: What a qualitative analysis of interviews with HBCU education deans tell us about the challenges and opportunities for HBCUs with NSF Noyce programs

Ivory A. Toldson and Nyla Wofford

QEM Network Salon B Moderator T. France

1:15 – 2:15 Evaluating Noyce grants using Culturally-Responsive Research Framework

Kavita Mittapalli Appalachian State University (NC) and Be Brave, Teach STEM -- Alcorn State University (MS)

Salon A Moderator K.Nguyen

2:15 – 2:45 Webster Educating STEM Teachers Bound for Success (WESTbound Success) Project: Curriculum Revision and Student Success on Missouri STEM Certification Exam Using Expert STEM Faculty as Evaluators

Anton Wallner, Teresa Alvarez, DJ Kaiser, Ravin Kodikara, Jennifer Bond, Marissa Cope Boysen

Webster University Salon A Moderator K.Nguyen

2:15 – 2:45 The Two-Way Flow of Knowledge: the Scholar/Clinical Mentor Connection

Katherine Stickney, Kimberly Baker and Deborah Sachs

University of Indianapolis Salon B Moderator T. France

2:45– 3:15 Innovative Pathways in STEM Teacher Preparation: Bridging the Gap between University Expectations & Secondary School Needs

Ryan Zonnefeld Dordt University

Salon A Moderator K.Nguyen

2:45– 3:15 Connecting Math Standards + Engineering Activities

Todd France Ohio Northern University College of Engineering

Salon B Moderator T. France

pg. 6 NSF DUE #1642182

2:45– 3:15 Girls STEM Institute: Impacting Black girls’ self-efficacy and interest in STEM

Crystal Morton and Jasmine Bride

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Salon II

* Indicates Sub-Grant awardees from 2018. 3:30 PM Strand 2 - Site Visits Return – Grand Ballroom 3:30 PM Coffee and Snack Break – Grand Ballroom 3:45 PM Voices from the Field/Teacher Panel – Grand Ballroom

• STEM Teachers – Moderated by Dr. Rhonda Key o Cara Ciccarelli, Science Teacher, St. Louis Public Schools o Dr. Christina Hughes, K-12 Science Curriculum Coordinator, Hazelwood School District o Bobby Hughes, Assistant Principal McCluer North High School, Ferguson-Florissant School

District o Jeremy Resmann, Adv. Bio./PLTW Biomedical Instructor, Sci. Dept. Chair, Soldan I.S.

High School, SLPS o Christopher Sellers, STEM Teacher & STEM TEAM Coach, Jennings Senior High School o Dr. Kelly Taylor, PLTW and Honors/AP Hazelwood West High School o Kelsey Wanack, English Teacher and Department Chair, Jennings Senior High School o Marty Warren, Biomedical Sciences Instructor, Jennings Senior High School/Saint Louis

University o Sherry Wibben, PLTW & Science Teacher, University City High School o Craig Wideman, Chemistry Teacher, Lafayette High School, Rockwood School District o Bryan Ramirez, Westlane Middle School, MSD Washington Township, Indianapolis, IN o Kristen Franklin, Math Teacher, North Central High School, Indianapolis, IN

5:00 PM DINNER / Keynote Speaker – Grand Ballroom

• Dr. Jessica Krim, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville • Dr. Pendred “Penny” Noyce is a doctor, educator, and writer. I n 1991, she helped establish the

Noyce Foundation in honor of her father, Robert Noyce, co-inventor of the integrated circuit and co-founder of Intel. The foundation focuses on improving K-12 education, particularly in mathematics and science. Q&A will follow the presentation. Book signings will follow the Q&A.

6:30 PM Break/Freshen Up 7:00 PM Everyone is transported to the City Museum for fun, networking, and an optional Scavenger Hunt

• New this year everyone has access to the Rooftop City Museum! • The roof has a small old-fashioned Ferris wheel. It also has a slide that leads under a small pond.

The pond has steppingstones that go from one side to the other. The roof also has a school bus extending past the edge of the building. Finish your rooftop experience with an optional 10-story spiral slide down to the first floor!

7:05 PM Bus Leaving Hotel 9:30 PM Return to Hotel 9:35 PM Bus Leaving City Museum Sunday, November 3: 8:00 AM Breakfast Buffet - available in Grand Foyer, eat in Grand Ballroom 8:45 AM Plenary Session – 1 hour - in Grand Ballroom

pg. 7 NSF DUE #1642182

• Dr. Art McCoy is currently Superintendent in Jennings School District near St. Louis. Dr. McCoy has served on numerous executive boards and councils including the MUNY, Sheldon, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Commerce Bank Business Advisory Board, Ranken Technical College, University of Missouri-St. Louis Chancellor’s Council, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce 2030 Alliance.

• Dr. Sandra Richardson, Program Director for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program 10:15 AM Break 10:30 AM Concurrent (these sessions will be happening at the same time)

Time Title of the Presentation Presenter(s) Affiliation Room Name

10:30 -11:30 Discussion about Sub-Grants Program

Dr. Willy Hunter

Illinois State University Salon H

10:30 -11:30 Discussion with PI’s

Dr. Sandra Richardson

Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the Division of Undergraduate Education in the Directorate of Education and Human Resources

Salons A&B

10:30 -11:30 Using STEM Projects to Teach Mathematics and Science Brad Christensen Illinois State University Salons F&G

10:30 -11:30 Culturally Critiquing the Curriculum Vanessa Gee and Jomo Mutegi

Indiana University Bloomington and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis / CTI Inspire

Salon C

10:30 -11:30 Strand 2 Follow-up: Create Your Own walkSTEM Experience

Nicolle von der Heyde University of Missouri–St. Louis Grand

Ballroom

11:30 AM Closing Plenary Session – in Grand Ballroom

• Dr. Jessica Krim, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville § WalkSTEM follow-up § Moving forward § Using resources and upcoming workshops/webinars § *New Sub-Grantee awards announced.

12:00 PM Adjourn 12:30 PM 2017-19 and 2020-22 Midwest Noyce Conference Organizing Committee Lunch and Debrief