About IMSEP
IMSEP Goals
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To improve mathematics and science performance of Iowa's students
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To prepare more high quality mathematics and science teachers for Iowa's schools
- Promote statewide collaboration and cooperation
Projects
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Math and science majors to teaching -- addresses the teacher shortage by recruiting students into math and science teaching
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Science and math teacher real world internships -- summer math- and science-related internships in the private and public sector for math and science teachers
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) across Iowa -- targets math and science curriculum and student recruitment to engineering, math and science careers
- Community college STEM instructor preparation and updates -- addresses shortages of math and science instructors at community colleges
Math-Science Education Institute Coordination and Advancement Center
For more information about the proposed projects and institute, download the IMSEP Brochure (PDF)
Archive
Prior to the establishment of IMSEP, the Regent's Math-Science Collaborative Initiative laid the groundwork for math-science teaching in Iowa.