<rss version="2.0"><channel><title> (CMS)</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org</link><description>Up to the minute news stories for the from  (CMS)</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Math and Science Center</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page107.aspx</link><description>Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday announced that Florida State University has been chosen as the site of the new Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The FCR-STEM will be located at the Learning Systems Institute (LSI).
</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FCR-STEM on FSU.com</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page118.aspx</link><description>Florida State University has been chosen as the site of the new Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The center, led by Nobel Laureate Sir Harold Kroto, will use an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning in Florida's schools.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New grant to study Expertise</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page119.aspx</link><description>What makes someone an expert in a particular field? Is it years of experience or just plain know-how? At Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute, a new grant will help researchers continue to seek answers to those questions.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr. Connor Received PECASE</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page234.aspx</link><description>Dr. Carol Connor received the President's Early Career Award in Science and Engineering (PECASE) in Nov 1, 2007. The PECASE award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers who are in the early stages of establishing their independent research careers.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 FCR-STEM International Advisory Board Meeting</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page305.aspx</link><description>Agenda and documents for the FCR-STEM International Advisory Board Meeting.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:08:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr. Southerland, AAAS Fellow</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page238.aspx</link><description>Dr. Sherry Southerland was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Fellows are recognized for meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.  Dr. Southerland is a Co-Lead Investigator for an FCR-STEM research study on Professional Development Approaches for Reform-Based Curricula and the Co-Director of the FSU-Teach teacher preparation program.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FSU-Teach Program Launches</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page252.aspx</link><description>FSU has been awarded $2.4 million over 5 years from the National Math and Science Initiative funded by the ExxonMobile Foundation and an additional $1 million from Helios Education Foundation with matching funds provided by Florida legislature to launch the FSU-Teach Program, an exciting initiative to increase the number of quality math and science teachers by giving majors in the areas of mathematics and science opportunities to engage in courses and experiences that prepare them for the teaching profession.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Florida PROMiSE Announced</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page291.aspx</link><description>The Florida Partnership to Rejuvenate &amp; Optimize Mathematics and Science Education (PROMiSE) has been competitively awarded a grant by the Florida Department of Education to provide professional development for K-12 teachers of mathematics and science in Florida through 2010.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:14:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foundations for Success:  Report of the National Math Panel</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page316.aspx</link><description>The report of the National Mathematics Panel was released March 13, 2008.  Find valuable information for teachers, principals, parents, policymakers, and researchers inside.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:46:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GEO wins Global Reach Award</title><link>http://www.fcrstem.org/page349.aspx</link><description>GEO project wins Global Reach Award of the Rich Media Awards by the Sonic Foundry</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 17:31:34 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>