South Carolina Center of Excellence for Innovation in Mathematics and Science
The Center of Excellence for Innovation in Mathematics and Science was originally conceptualized and founded by Dr. Jeff Marshall with funding support through the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Through this center, faculty in the College of Education have collaborated with districts across the state to support PreK-12 mathematics and science education.
The mission of the Center of Excellence is to serve South Carolina schools and collaborate with stakeholders in the larger community to implement innovative and effective practices in mathematics and science education to better support children in developing the 21st Century skills and processes necessary to succeed.
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Faculty Affiliates
Dr. Cynthia Deaton, CEIMS Director, Department Chair, Associate Professor of Science Education
Dr. Jeff Marshall, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and Professor of Science Education
Dr. Michelle Cook, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of Science Education
Dr. Megan Che, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Dr. Sandra M. Linder, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Mathematics Education
Dr. Andy Tyminski, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Dr. Nicole Bannister, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
Daphne Wiles, Clinical Assistant Professor
Brooke Whitworth, Associate Professor of Science Education
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Projects and Outreach
Project MathPack
Principal Investigator, Sandra Linder
Project MathPack focuses on supporting parents and caregivers in engaging in mathematical play with young children. Through Project MathPack, mathematics focused tasks using mathematics processes and a learning cycle approach are sent weekly to families to encourage collaborative play in a manner that supports mathematics development. Contact Dr. Linder for research results or for more details on how to incorporate MathPacks in your own settings.
Inquiry in Motion
Principal Investigator, Jeff Marshall
Inquiry in Motion deals with improving the motivation, potential, and achievement of students and teachers through sustained engagement in science, math, engineering, and technology.
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Consulting Services
The Center of Excellence for Innovation in Mathematics and Science can provide a range of consulting services such as the following:
Curriculum Development
- Standards/Outcome alignment
- Outlining, writing, revising curriculum
- Feasibility research on curriculum implementation
Professional Development- Online or in person
- Large scale sessions (up to 200 people)
- Intimate sessions (up to 40 people)
- All day/half day/one to two hour sessions
- Ongoing professional development (in person, synchronous, and asynchronous)
Research Implementation and External Evaluation- Duties are project dependent
External Advisory Boards/Panel Expert- Duties are project dependent
Please contact Dr. Cynthia Deaton for details.
