| Fullerton faculty members are involved in many grants and projects to support K-18 science education in collaboration with campus departments and local school districts. |
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| Current Projects |
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| Anaheim Ducks Toys for Teaching Math and Science Project |
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| Mathematics and Science Teachers (MAST) Project |
- Purpose: a university-wide initiative to recruit and support Mathematics and Science Teachers
- Project Contact: Victoria Costa
- Funding Source: CSU Chancellor’s Office
- Timeframe: Began January 2006 and is ongoing
- MAST Web site
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| Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) Toolkit |
- Purpose: a system-wide project to provide recruitment resources
- Project Contact: Victoria Costa
- Funding Source: CSU Chancellor’s Office
- Timeframe: Began Summer 2008 and is ongoing
- MSTI Toolkit Web site
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| Transition to Teaching |
- Purpose: This grant provides scholarships up to $5000 in tuition for candidates wishing to teach special education, math or science in Santa Ana Unified School District
- Project Contact: Belinda Karge
- Funding Source: Department of Education
- Timeframe: Began 2007 and is ongoing
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| CSU/ISI Collaborative for Professional Development for Educators |
- Purpose: A collaborative of three CSU campuses and six Informal Science Institutes is leading to the development of a framework for a new collaboration between the CSU-system and California Informal Science Institutes.
- Project Contact: Amy Cox-Peterson
- Funding Source: Boeing Foundation
- Timeframe: Began 2008 and is ongoing
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| Help with English Language Proficiency through Science (HELP Science) |
- Purpose: Create and field test a pilot module of an online, supplemental instructional program that focuses on increasing science achievement in fifth grade students, in particular English learners, as well as sparking interest in the subject.
- Project Contact: Mark Ellis and Maria Grant
- Funding Source: Motorola Foundation
- Timeframe: October 2007 - August 2008
- Help Program (features HELP Math after which HELP Science is modeled)
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| Collaboration for Success in Science Partnership (CSSP) |
- Purpose: a partnership between Centralia High School District, California State University Fullerton, Orange County Department of Education, Chapman University, and partner districts to prepare elementary teachers in grade 2 to teach science
- Project Contact: Megan Tommerup
- Funding Source: California Department of Education
- Timeframe: Began January 2006 and is ongoing
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| Collaboration for Excellence in Middle School Science (CEMSS) |
- Purpose: a partnership between Anaheim Union High School District, California State University Fullerton, Orange County Department of Education, Chapman University, and partner districts to support middle school science teachers.
- Project Contact: Victoria Costa
- Funding Source: California Department of Education
- Timeframe: Began January 2008 and is ongoing
- CEMSS Wiki Site
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| Internship Program |
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| Intel® Teach to the Future Curriculum Program |
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| Past Projects |
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| Continuum for the Advancement of Science Teachers (CoAST) |
- Partners: Science Education, Anaheim Union High School Districts, partner districts, Project Tomorrow
- Purpose: Recruit and support science educators along the continuum of professional development.
- Funding Source: California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC)
- Timeframe: Began 2003 and is ongoing
- CoAST Web Site
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