Succeed with STEM

STEM is an integrated approach to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. STEM uses project-based learning to engage students, teach higher-level, problem-solving skills and build learners for life. STEM initiatives have been shown to improve test scores in math and science and prepare students for college and career.*

http://mmsa.org/

Welcome to the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) web site.

Providing Educational Leadership. Promoting Educational Excellence.
The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance promotes excellence in K‐16 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education through exemplary professional development with teachers and other educational leaders. Our strength is translating research and educational standards into effective teaching and learning practice statewide and across the nation. As the major K‐16 STEM education organization in Maine, we have provided leadership, resources, professional development, and policy support to educators since 1992. We are committed to ensuring that all students meet or exceed state and national standards.

Vision: The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance endeavors to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to elevate student aspirations and achievement, so all students will meet or exceed state and national standards.
Mission: The MMSA will provide and conduct research, development, and implementation strategies, and form active partnerships to support excellence in STEM curriculum, instruction, and assessment in schools and districts for educators at all stages of their careers.
Beliefs: All activities of the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) are based on five core beliefs. They are:

• Strong mathematics and science content knowledge and the skills of inquiry and problem solving.
• Data-informed planning and decision making.
• Research based instructional practice and professional development.
• Equity of opportunity.
• Rigorous alignment with state and national standards.

FACULTY PROFILE: Professor Emdin

Assistant Professor of Science Education

Christopher Emdin

ducational Background

B.S. in Physical Anthropology/ Biology/ Chemistry, Lehman College (2000)
M.S. in Natural Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2003)

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PhD in Urban Education, Graduate Center of the City University of New York, (2007)

Dissertation: Exploring the contexts of Urban Science Classrooms: Cogenerative dialogues, Coteaching and Cosmopolitanism
- Specialization in Science, Mathematics and Technology
- Dean K. Harrison University Fellow

Christopher Emdin

Assistant Professor of Science Education

Phone: 212-678-3825
Email: ce2165@columbia.edu

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 4:00-7:00

Office Location: 412C Zankel

Centers, Institutes and Research Project Affiliations

Harlem Schools Partnership
Website: http://www.tc.edu/hsp

The Harlem Schools Partnership (HSP) for STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a collaborative effort of Teachers College (TC), and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at Columbia University in association with the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) and with support from the General Electric Foundation.

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