The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has grants, scholarships, and awards from $1,500 to $24,000 available to help math teachers, prospective teachers, and other math educators improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. While most grants are for K–12 educators, many are for preservice teachers and education researchers. … [Read more...] about NCTM Grants Available for Math Educators
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Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
I love being a statistician. I’m proud to have a career in such an important and highly regarded profession. When I first entered the job market, I was excited to take on one of the hottest jobs out there, according to JobsRated.com. I was constantly saying to friends and family, “That’s what I do! Aren’t you impressed?” Then about 10–12 years ago, I blinked and data … [Read more...] about Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
Capture Attention, Provide Rich Experience with Visual Storytelling
Write Your Script When you sit down to write your script, ask yourself the following questions: Structure your script in the who, what, where, when, and why format, focusing heavily on the why. Are you going for the hard sell? In that case, tell your viewer why they need what you have and present yourself or your product as the solution. If you prefer a softer sell, … [Read more...] about Capture Attention, Provide Rich Experience with Visual Storytelling
Nominations Sought for SIAM Student Paper Prize
The SIAM Student Paper Prize is awarded annually to the student author of the most outstanding paper(s) accepted by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics journals within the three years preceding the nomination deadline. … [Read more...] about Nominations Sought for SIAM Student Paper Prize
Nominations Wanted for Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize
Nominations are open for the Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize for Outstanding Research in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Student, which is $1,200 and awarded annually. To be eligible for the 2025 award, students must be a current undergraduate student at a college or university in Canada, Mexico, or the US and its territories as of December 31, 2023. To nominate a student, … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize