Transforming Undergraduate Mathematics - online NASEM event, April 29

[Sandra Laursen]

Great speaker list!

- Sandra Laursen

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Subject: Transforming Undergraduate Mathematics

Date: April 17, 2026 at 2:39:40 PM EDT

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View in browser Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education: Virtual Meeting on Undergraduate Mathematics Join us to explore how educators can leverage seven evidence-based principles for undergraduate STEM instruction, with a focus on mathematics. Building on recommendations from our 2025 report, Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education, this interactive meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 29 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET.  Register now Effective mathematics education ensures students are prepared to generate new discoveries and innovations that contribute to society.   The National Academies will hold an interactive virtual event that will focus on implementation of the seven research-based Principles for Teaching in undergraduate STEM as they apply to mathematics contexts. Examples of effective teaching practices will be highlighted, followed by an in-depth discussion on how to apply key approaches and concepts at the academic unit or departmental level. Participants will have the opportunity to walk through a custom module based on the 2025 report, Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education, and discuss how these recommendations could be applied across a variety of educational settings.   Speakers will include: Sean Yee, University of South Carolina Nicholas Horton, Amherst College Marco Molinaro, University of Maryland Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Naneh Apkarian, San Diego State University Roberto (Bob) Pelayo, UC Irvine, LearnVia Calculus Courseware Stephanie Andrews, Lone Star College, Lumen Learning Statistics Courseware Corrin Clarkson, Indiana University Upcoming Events This virtual meeting is the first in an ongoing series of events exploring ways to transform undergraduate STEM education. For more information about additional upcoming events, visit the project page.   Effective Undergraduate STEM Course Design through Technology May 21 | 11 AM – 2 PM ET Learn more Copyright © 2026 National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. National Academy of Sciences, 500 5th St NW  Washington D.C., 20001 Manage preferences | Unsubscribe