/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 16:13:04 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the USF associate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the USF Coalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Sandra RoaTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 USF associate professor marks symbolic milestone in her efforts to help teen mothers in The BahamasEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the USF associate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the USF Coalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears poses with her colleagues at the PACE Programme in The Bahamas /education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffInternational,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2022/student-spotlight-alicia-miller.aspxFrom the time she began her studies at USF, Mathematics Education major Alicia Miller has taken on opportunities such as working as a resident assistant for the Education Living Learning Community and becoming a part-time tutor through USF’s Tutor-A-Bull program. Now, with graduation just around the corner, she reflects on her teacher preparation program and the experiences that have led her to where she is today.Jessenia RiveraThu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Alicia MillerFrom the time she began her studies at USF, Mathematics Education major Alicia Miller has taken on opportunities such as working as a resident assistant for the Education Living Learning Community and becoming a part-time tutor through USF’s Tutor-A-Bull program. Now, with graduation just around the corner, she reflects on her teacher preparation program and the experiences that have led her to where she is today.Alicia Miller headshot/education/blog/2022/student-spotlight-alicia-miller.aspxStudent LifeLiving Learning Community,Mathematics Education,Student Spotlight,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-elected-aaas-fellow.aspxCollege of Education Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears, PhD, was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Sears is the first Black faculty member at USF to receive this recognition, which is one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.911������d, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Associate professor elected as fellow of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceCollege of Education Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears, PhD, was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Sears is the first Black faculty member at USF to receive this recognition, which is one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.Ruthmae Sears headshot/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-elected-aaas-fellow.aspxFaculty and StaffHonors and Awards,Mathematics Education/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the 911������ on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.External ArticleFri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 City of St. Petersburg approves USF and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racismSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the 911������ on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.Building Bridges and Supporting Racial Equity logo/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchAnti-Racism,David C. Anchin Center,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2021/helios-residency-teaching-positions-hillsborough-county-public-schools.aspxA partnership between the USF College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools has created guaranteed job offers for program graduates to serve as middle school teachers in the school district.Jessenia RiveraThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Helios Residency students receive guaranteed teaching positions with Hillsborough County Public SchoolsA partnership between the USF College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools has created guaranteed job offers for program graduates to serve as middle school teachers in the school district.USF students sign pre-contract binders at a signing day event/education/blog/2021/helios-residency-teaching-positions-hillsborough-county-public-schools.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics Education/marine-science/news/2021/usf-team-selected-to-join-new-nsf-diversity-program.aspxA cross-departmental team from USF is one of four groups chosen nationwide to participate in a new National Science Foundation (NSF) pilot program called All-ABOARD, which stands for “Alliance-Building Offshore to Achieve Resilience and Diversity.” Members of the team that prepared the application from the College of Education include Ruthmae Sears, PhD, and Dana Thompson Dorsey, PhD.External ArticleFri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 USF Team Selected to Join New NSF Diversity ProgramA cross-departmental team from USF is one of four groups chosen nationwide to participate in a new National Science Foundation (NSF) pilot program called All-ABOARD, which stands for “Alliance-Building Offshore to Achieve Resilience and Diversity.” Members of the team that prepared the application from the College of Education include Ruthmae Sears, PhD, and Dana Thompson Dorsey, PhD.A research ship, the RV Sally Ride/marine-science/news/2021/usf-team-selected-to-join-new-nsf-diversity-program.aspxResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,Mathematics Education/news/2021/city-of-st-petersburg-selects-usf-researchers-to-identify-make-recommendations-to-address-systemic-racism.aspxAn interdisciplinary team of researchers from the 911������ will assist the city of St. Petersburg in identifying structural racism and make recommendations on how to address the multi-faceted issue.External ArticleTue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 City of St. Petersburg selects USF researchers to identify, make recommendations to address systemic racismAn interdisciplinary team of researchers from the 911������ will assist the city of St. Petersburg in identifying structural racism and make recommendations on how to address the multi-faceted issue.City of St. Petersburg/news/2021/city-of-st-petersburg-selects-usf-researchers-to-identify-make-recommendations-to-address-systemic-racism.aspxResearchMathematics Education/education/about-us/news/2020/ruthmae-sears-iaspire-leadership-fellowship.aspxAssociate Professor Ruthmae Sears was selected to join the second cohort of the Aspire Alliance’s Institutional Change Network (IChange) IAspire Leadership Academy.External Article911������d, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Associate Professor selected for fellowship with IAspire Leadership AcademyAssociate Professor Ruthmae Sears was selected to join the second cohort of the Aspire Alliance’s Institutional Change Network (IChange) IAspire Leadership Academy.Ruthmae Sears headshot/education/about-us/news/2020/ruthmae-sears-iaspire-leadership-fellowship.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Mathematics Education/education/about-us/news/2017/mathematics-education-nsf-grant.aspxProfessor Ruthmae Sears received a grant from the National Science Foundation for a collaborative research project that will take a look at the clinical experiences provided to student teachers in mathematics education programs.External ArticleThu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 Mathematics Education Professor Receives Research Grant from National Science FoundationProfessor Ruthmae Sears received a grant from the National Science Foundation for a collaborative research project that will take a look at the clinical experiences provided to student teachers in mathematics education programs.Photo of Ruthmae Sears/education/about-us/news/2017/mathematics-education-nsf-grant.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchAwards and Honors,Mathematics Education/education/about-us/news/2017/helios-stem-wedu-quest-feature.aspxThe Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program, a program in the USF College of Education that aims to produce, support, and enhance the retention of middle grades STEM educators, was featured on WEDU's Quest program this month.External ArticleThu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program Featured on ‘WEDU Quest’The Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program, a program in the USF College of Education that aims to produce, support, and enhance the retention of middle grades STEM educators, was featured on WEDU's Quest program this month.USF student teaching math at local middle school/education/about-us/news/2017/helios-stem-wedu-quest-feature.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Helios STEM Middle School Residency,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics Education,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/mat-lunch-bunch.aspxMaster of Arts in Teaching students put their mathematics education skills to the test in the "Lunch Bunch," a tutoring program offered by USF MAT students at Sulfur Springs Elementary School.External ArticleThu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 MAT students use lunch time to tutor elementary students in math conceptsMaster of Arts in Teaching students put their mathematics education skills to the test in the "Lunch Bunch," a tutoring program offered by USF MAT students at Sulfur Springs Elementary School.USF MAT student tutoring an elementary student in math/education/about-us/news/2017/mat-lunch-bunch.aspxAcademicsCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics Education,Teacher Preparation