Past Events

Metro NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Workshop 2024

November 8, 2024 on Zoom (Link provided after registering below)

The Workshop

The Metro NExT Workshop is a mathematics pedagogy and professional development workshop that is open for all graduate students, postdocs, and early-career mathematicians in the NYC metro area.

The workshop is also open to anyone who might be interested in learning about new teaching techniques and in making connections with other math educators. You do not have to be a Metro NExT Fellow to attend.

The workshop is sponsored and organized by the Metro NY Section of the MAA and hosted via Zoom. There is no fee to attend the workshop. You can register here: https://forms.gle/rtJMTJRKxoNVkLhu7

Schedule

10:00AM

Lightning Talks

11:00AM

A Mathematician in a Non-Traditional Department.
Dr. Sherli Koshy, Touro University Nevada

In this session, I will present how one can use mathematical biology research projects in a medical university to provide non-math students a fulfilling research experience. I will talk about different research projects which used open-source software and existing data sets. Through the projects, the student learnt about ODEs, parallel computing, translation of ODEs to agent-based models, optimization techniques, data visualizations, and basic statistical techniques. The students were able to create high quality research presentations and contribute to manuscripts, enhance computer programming skills, and become proficient in the software. From this session, faculty will get an idea of how they may collaborate with medical universities in their area and students will get a flavor of the different kinds of math research.

Short Bio
Dr. Koshy-Chenthittayil’s background as a mathematical educator and researcher for the past decade has given her a unique perspective into the STEM student experience as well as the data driving this experience. She currently works as the Data Analyst with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at Touro University Nevada, where she advises and helps coordinate faculty and students on a diversity of biomedical, institutional, and educational projects. She also serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the Educational Doctorate program where she oversees the Quantitative Research Methods class. During her time at the university, she has co-authored multiple manuscripts and poster presentations in both evidence synthesis projects and STEMM education. She also currently serves as the Chair for the Education and Outreach Committee for the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and is the recipient of the AWM’s 2021 Service Award.

12:00PM

Roundtable Discussion on AI in the Mathematics Classroom

1:00PM

Thank you and Farewell- Metro NExT Coordinators

Questions or Further Information

Please email Ben Gaines (bgaines@iona.edu), Monica Morales Hernandez (mmoraleshernandez@adelphi.edu), or Andrew Lee (alee@stac.edu)

2024 Program

Past Events

Metro NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Workshop 2023

September 15, 2023 at Iona University, New Rochelle, NY

The Workshop

The Metro NExT Workshop is a mathematics pedagogy and professional development workshop that is open for all graduate students, postdocs, and early-career mathematicians in the NYC metro area.

The workshop is also open to anyone who might be interested in learning about new teaching techniques and in making connections with other math educators. You do not have to be a Metro NExT Fellow to attend.

The workshop is sponsored and organized by the Metro NY Section of the MAA and hosted at Iona University. All sessions will take place in the La Penta School of Business, Room 105. There is no fee to attend the workshop. You can register here: https://forms.gle/Afdpzc5S15qyo5Ls6

Schedule

9:30AM

Registration. Coffee available and light breakfast

9:50AM

Welcome to the workshop by Tricia Mulligan, Provost of Iona University

10:00AM

Incorporating Puzzles and Games into the Mathematics Classroom, Lauren Rose, Bard College

11:00AM

Lightning Talks
Lightning talks by workshop participants

12:00PM

Lunch

1:00PM

Practical approaches to experiential and project-based learning, Anil Venkatesh, Adelphi University

2:00PM

Roundtable Discussion on Building and Enhancing the Local Mathematical Community

3:00PM

Thank you and Farewell- Metro NExT Coordinators

Questions or Further Information

Please email Ben Gaines (bgaines@iona.edu), Monica Morales Hernandez (mmoraleshernandez@adelphi.edu), or Andrew Lee (alee@stac.edu)

2023 Program

Metro NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Workshop 2022

September 16, 2022 via Zoom

The Workshop

The Metro NExT Workshop is a mathematics pedagogy and professional development workshop that is open for all graduate students, postdocs, and early-career mathematicians in the NYC metro area.

The workshop is also open to anyone who might be interested in learning about new teaching techniques and in making connections with other math educators. You do not have to be a Metro NExT Fellow to attend.

The workshop is sponsored and organized by the Metro NY Section of the MAA and hosted via Zoom. There is no fee to attend the workshop. You can register here: https://forms.gle/V1FyKoBSJ8qabVpD7

Schedule

10:00AM

Guiding students to become the teachers: the nuts and bolts of student-driven class projects.
Angel R. Pineda, Manhattan College

11:00AM

Lightning Talks
Lightning talks by workshop participants
(Moderator: Andrew Lee)

12:00PM

Lunch

1:00PM

Panel Discussion: Engaging Students in Meaningful Mathematical Research
(Moderator: Monica Morales Hernandez)

2:00PM

Just mathematics: why and how to teach postsecondary math for social justice
Kenan Ince, Westminster College

Questions or Further Information

Please email Ben Gaines (bgaines@iona.edu), Monica Morales Hernandez (mmoraleshernandez@adelphi.edu), or Andrew Lee (alee@stac.edu)

2022 Program

Metro NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Workshop 2021

September 17, 2021 via Zoom

The Workshop

The Metro NExT Workshop is a mathematics pedagogy and professional development workshop that is open for all graduate students, postdocs, and early-career mathematicians in the NYC metro area.

The workshop is also open to anyone who might be interested in learning about new teaching techniques and in making connections with other math educators. You do not have to be a Metro NExT Fellow to attend.

The workshop is sponsored and organized by the Metro NY Section of the MAA and hosted via Zoom. There is no fee to attend the workshop. You can register here: https://forms.gle/ZWaepQ6jNtxZ29QB8

Schedule

10:00AM

People Over Math: Using Restorative Practices to Build Community
Pamela E. Harris, Williams College

11:00AM

Some comments on my personal experiences in math outreach and education
Alex Kontorovich, Rutgers University

12:00PM

Lunch

1:00PM

Lightning Talks
Lightning talks by workshop participants
(Moderator: Ben Gaines)

2:00PM

Returning to the Classroom: Sharing Concerns, Goals, and Inspirations for a New Academic Year
(Moderator: Monica Morales Hernandez and Tia Sondjaja)

Questions or Further Information

Please email Ben Gaines (bgaines@iona.edu), Monica Morales Hernandez (mmoraleshernandez@adelphi.edu), Andrew Lee (alee@stac.edu), Tia Sondjaja (sondjaja@nyu.edu) or Johann Thiel (jthiel@citytech.cuny.edu)

2021 Program

Metro NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Workshop 2020

September 26, 2020 via Zoom

The Workshop

The Metro NExT Workshop is a mathematics pedagogy and professional development workshop that is open for all graduate students, postdocs, and early-career mathematicians in the NYC metro area.

The workshop is also open to anyone who might be interested in learning about new teaching techniques and in making connections with other math educators. You do not have to be a Metro NExT Fellow to attend.

Workshop Registration

To register in advance, please complete the following form by September 22, 2020.

NExT Workshop Registration Form

The workshop is sponsored and organized by the Metro NY Section of the MAA and hosted via Zoom. There is no fee to attend the workshop.

Schedule (tentative)

10:00AM

Welcome Note

10:15AM

Modeling in Your Differential Equations Course
Brian Winkel, SIMIODE

11:15PM

Research/Teaching Lightning Talks
Lightning talks by workshop participants
(Moderators: Ben Gaines and Sam Ferguson)

12:00PM

Lunch/Lunchtime Breakout Room Conversations

12:30PM

Building Inclusive Communities of Learners in Online Classrooms
Participants will share questions, ideas, and their experience. Our goal by the end of the session is to create a shared document that collects the ideas generated during the discussions.
(Moderators: Monica Morales Hernandez and Tia Sondjaja)

Questions or Further Information

Please email Ben Gaines (bgaines@iona.edu), Tia Sondjaja (sondjaja@nyu.edu) or Johann Thiel (jthiel@citytech.cuny.edu)


Metro NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Workshop 2019

September 13, 2019 - Courant/NYU (251 Mercer St.), Room 109

The Workshop

The Metro NExT Workshop is a mathematics pedagogy and professional development workshop that is open for all graduate students, postdocs, and early-career mathematicians in the NYC metro area.

The workshop is also open to anyone who might be interested in learning about new teaching techniques and in making connections with other math educators. You do not have to be a Metro NExT Fellow to attend.

Workshop Registration

To register in advance, please complete the following form by September 11.

NExT Workshop Registration Form

The workshop is sponsored and organized by the Metro NY Section of the MAA and hosted at Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU. There is no fee to attend the workshop. Lunch will be provided.

Schedule

9:45AM

Registration & Sign-In

10:00AM

Welcome & Introductions

10:15AM

[Session 1]
Dr. Maria Mercedes Franco, Queensborough Community College

11:15PM

Research/Teaching Lightning Talks
Tell us about your research/teaching work in (more or less) 3 slides and 5 minutes! Graduate students, postdocs, and early-career faculty are encouraged to participate. Please email sondjaja@nyu.edu by 5pm on Wednesday, Sept 4 to participate or for more information.

12:15PM

Lunch

1:15PM

[Session 2]
Rachel Levy, Mathematical Association of America

2:15PM

[Session 3]

3:15PM

Optional Post-Workshop Get-Together

West 3rd Common, 1 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012

Questions or Further Information

Please email Ben Gaines (bgaines@iona.edu), Tia Sondjaja (sondjaja@nyu.edu) or Johann Thiel (jthiel@citytech.cuny.edu)


Metro NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Workshop 2018

September 14, 2018 - Courant/NYU (251 Mercer St.), Room 109

The Workshop

The Metro NExT Workshop is a mathematics pedagogy and professional development workshop that is open for all graduate students, postdocs, and early-career mathematicians in the NYC metro area.

The workshop is also open to anyone who might be interested in learning about new teaching techniques and in making connections with other math educators. You do not have to be a Metro NExT Fellow to attend.

Workshop Registration

To register in advance, please complete the following form by September 12.

NExT Workshop Registration Form

The workshop is sponsored and organized by the Metro NY Section of the MAA and hosted at Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU. There is no fee to attend the workshop. Lunch will be provided.

Schedule

10:45AM

Registration & Sign-In

11:00AM

Welcome & Introductions

11:05AM

Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning
Corrin Clarkson, New York University

Slides
Handout

12:40PM

Research/Teaching Lightning Talks
Sam Ferguson, New York University
Ben Gaines, Iona College
Suman Ganguli, City Tech
Yonghong McDowell, York College and City Tech
Lucy Mingla, City Tech
Lindsey Van Wagenen, New York University
Michael Woodbury, Columbia University
Drew Youngren, Columbia University

1:25PM

Lunch

2:20PM

Incorporating computing in your math courses
Johann Thiel, City Tech

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or a tablet.  No software needs to be installed. Presentation Jupyter notebook
Workshop Questions
Truth Table Script

3:30PM

Coffee & Tea Break

3:40PM

Panel and Discussion: Establishing a Research Program Beyond Your Dissertation Work
Aleks Donev, New York University; Johanna Franklin, Hofstra University; Sandie Han, City Tech; Brian Katz, Augustana College

4:45PM

Optional Post-Workshop Get-Together

West 3rd Common, 1 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012

Questions or Further Information

Please email Tia Sondjaja (sondjaja@nyu.edu) or Johann Thiel (jthiel@citytech.cuny.edu)

Workshop Program

Program (pdf)