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It's a Spherical World After All

MƒA teachers dove into the fascinating world of spherical mathematics, its relationship to Euclidean geometry, and its historical place in the curriculum. 

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Picassos in the Laboratory: Creating Agar Art in the Classroom

MƒA teachers learned about bacterial transformation, protein structure, and recombinant DNA through microbial agar art. 

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From the Board to the Classroom

Last semester, MƒA Board of Directors members Dr. Colleen Lewis and Dr. Darryl Yong each led a separate MƒA course.

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Exploring Cancer Equity in NYC: Leveraging Public Data for the Classroom

MƒA teachers explored cancer statistics across New York City and New York State and discussed how public health experts analyze and disseminate the information. 

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Analyzing Heat Waves and Environmental Justice Using GIS Tools

MƒA teachers worked with GIS tools, exploring various demographic indices such as pollution, health disparities, and socioeconomic factors, comparing them with national and state-level data.

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Introduction to CAD and 3D Modeling With STEM Career Explorations

MƒA teachers participated in a guided, hands-on introductory immersion into 3D computer-aided design modeling, developing project adaptable to their classrooms.

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Weaving a Pathway to Mathematical Engagement

MƒA teachers built a collection of images and stories of weaving from their own lives, constructing cardboard and canvas looms and weaving paper and small textiles. 

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Math Trails: Exploring Mathematics in the Real World

MƒA teachers teachers explored existing math trails, created their own, and planned future field trips for their students. 

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A Deeper Look at ASD and ADHD: Advocacy and Allyship

MƒA teachers learned about the unique biology and prevalence of ASD and ADHD while promoting advocacy and allyship for impacted students. 

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Supersonic Hydroponics: How to Bring Gardening to Your Science Classroom

MƒA teachers learned how hydroponic systems and accompanying curricula can serve as fantastic tools for STEM education.