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Author Diane Ravitch to speak at Penn State Harrisburg on April 25

Penn State Harrisburg will host Diane Ravitch, New York Times-bestselling author of “Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools,” to discuss her book and issues related to the privatization of public schools, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the Student Enrichment Center Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre.

04/18/19

Napoli to serve on U.S. Board on Books Outstanding International Books Committee

Mary Napoli, professor-in-charge of literacy education in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, has been appointed to serve as a member of the United States Board on Books for Young People's Outstanding International Books Committee.

04/18/19

Mary Napoli to serve on USBBY’s Outstanding International Books Committee

Mary Napoli, professor-in-charge of literacy education in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Behavioral Sciences and Education.

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Spector named Early Career Scholar by American Educational Research Association

Hannah Spector, assistant professor of education at Penn State Harrisburg, has been awarded the 2019 Early Career Scholar Award from the American Educational Research Association’s special interest group Critical Issues in Curriculum & Cultural Studies.

04/16/19

Hannah Spector awarded Early Career Scholar Award by AERA

Hannah Spector, assistant professor of education in Penn State Harrisburg's School of Behavioral Sciences and Education.

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Middle school teachers return to classroom with 3D printer after workshop

Math and technology and engineering teachers from 30 south central Pennsylvania middle schools participated in a one-day workshop offered by the Capital Area Institute for Mathematics and Science at Penn State Harrisburg on teaching mathematical modeling through 3D printing. Participants were given 3D printers to take back to their classrooms.

04/10/19

3D printing workshop equips teachers with new technology for the classroom

Asemapapa said that 3D printing provides opportunities for students to see ways to test shapes. "We used to teach math mostly through formulas, but with 3D software they'll be able to print out an actual artifact."

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3D printing workshop equips teachers with new technology for the classroom

Each school sent a team consisting of a math teacher and a technology, engineering or STEM educator who worked together testing mathematical modeling concepts on 3D printers

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3D printing workshop equips teachers with new technology for the classroom

Reuben Asempapa, assistant professor of mathematics education, said the availability of 3D printing helps educators to leverage technology and apply math modeling in teaching math concepts in most classrooms, "It shows how we can make use of math to investigate real world applications."

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3D printing workshop equips teachers with new technology for the classroom

Math and technology and engineering teachers from 30 south central Pennsylvania middle schools participated in a one-day workshop offered by the Capital Area Institute for Mathematics and Science (CAIMS) at Penn State Harrisburg on teaching mathematical modeling using 3D printing.

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