NMSU professor researching stroke treatment
LAS CRUCES – One of the most frustrating effects of a stroke is the inability to use, produce and comprehend language, also known as aphasia. Many aphasia sufferers become anxious and frustrated with not being able to communicate and understand others like they did before their stroke. Bijoyaa Mohapatra, an assistant professor in communication disorders…
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Science of dance focus of summer institute at NMSU
Novice and experienced dancers, along with some of the world’s leading dance scientists and educators, will converge at New Mexico State University next month. NMSU’s Department of Kinesiology and Dance, which is based in the College of Education, will host the 41st annual Bill Evans Summer Institute of Dance from July 20-26. This institute will…
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Drone Camp
STEM Outreach Center- – students fly drones through an hoop course. See the video – https://www.facebook.com/stemnm/videos/637826123089950/ Sessions one and two of Weslaco Drone Camp have come to an end and students all were honored and presented with a certificate of completion. Each certificate was signed off by Marie McDermott, Weslaco Economic Development Executive Director, Daniel…
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Empowering Voices – Summer Training
Empowering Voices: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Immigrant Families in the Borderlands Facilitator: Dr. Anna Lopez, MA Program Training Director Co-Sponsorship with the Southwestern Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, LLC (SIAP) July 14, 2017 8:00am – 5:00pm Corbett Center – Senate Chambers Registration opens: June 5, 2017 Early bird – $85.00: June 5-23,…
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Math Snacks Camp at Tombaugh Elementary
Math Snacks Camp at Tombaugh Elementary finished Friday June 16 with student presentations. These 4th to 6th graders provided us with great information about our new game. Teachers gave us great ideas for bonus activities. Thank you Marisol Diaz and Karin Wiburg for your leadership. New games coming soon. Math Snacks Camp at Tombaugh Elementary…
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MC2 Opening Doors for HS Students to Continue their Education at NMSU
Authors: Sara Morales & Terri Sainz for MC2 Mathematically Connected Communities (MC2) in partnership with Creative Media Institute (CMI) has been opening doors for high school students to pursue a degree at New Mexico State University and seek majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); teaching; journalism; and creative media fields. MC2, a New…
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Teachers learning new approach to math through students
by Sara Yingling Published: June 14, 2017, 5:12 on KRQE News 13 LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE)- This week, teachers are learning from students. Teachers from all over the state gather in Los Lunas to learn how to improve their own classroom lessons. The program is called Mathematically Connected Communities or MC squared, which gives educators…
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STEM Outreach Center documentary featured
The National Association of School Principles is featuring the STEM Outreach Center-NM, which is housed in the NMSU College of Education, among other high quality after-school and summer programs in a documentary film highlighting the benefits and value of these programs to children. The documentary will be shared with the White House. The documentary filmmakers…
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Teachers to learn from students at NMSU MathLab
Adriana M. Chávez, For the Sun-News Published 1:04 p.m. MT May 27, 2017 | Updated 1:20 p.m. MT May 27, 2017 LAS CRUCES – During the school year, teachers usually teach their students important lessons in various subjects, including mathematics. This summer, teachers from across the state will be learning from their students instead. Teachers…
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Kids Kollege registration now open for summer classes
Hurry and get your kids registered for Kids Kollege. Classes are filling fast. Don’t miss out on these new classes. Call us at 575-527-7776 to get registered or visit us online at dacc.augusoft.net Minecraft Designers is open to ages 8 to 11. It runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 5-9 and costs $119….
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