We support local, national, and international projects in mathematics education, from kindergarten to college, that pay attention to both the mathematics and the students, have practical application to current needs, build on existing knowledge, and are grounded in the work of teachers.
Mathematics is crucial for innovation in science, technology and engineering; competitiveness in a global workforce; and informed participation in democratic government. Three decades of reports, from the Department of Education's "A Nation at Risk" (1983) to the National Academies' "Rising Above the Gathering Storm" (2006) offer ample evidence for the need to improve mathematics education in the United States.
The problems of mathematics education cannot be solved by one group alone. Taking our cue from pioneering collaborations of recent years, we include participants from communities that are sometimes worlds apart: mathematics departments, colleges of education, school systems, government agencies, business, and commercial and non-profit education organizations. We engage mathematicians, statisticians, scientists, education faculty, teachers, parents, business people, and policy makers in collaborative work in which each group plays a key role and for which each group takes responsibility.
The institute welcomes scholars, administrators, and policy experts for visits to undertake collaborative work. To apply, send a curriculum vitae and a description of the proposed work by email or mail to: Institute for Mathematics and Education, Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721.
A folding brochure brochure suitable for mailing which outlines our vision and upcoming programs
A one-page flyer containing our vision statement.
