Content Area Reading in Science and Math
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCES:
NC School of Science and Mathematics, July 1995 - 2008
Vice Chancellor for External Programs: Directed institutional research and program evaluation. Supervised NCSSM's outreach programs, disseminating instructional methods and resources for K-12 teachers and students. Administered distance learning program with four interactive videoconferencing studios providing educational classes and programming statewide. Served as State Coordinator for Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics, a grade 10 and 11 summer research program hosted on six UNC university campuses, and Director of the NCSSM Mathematics and Science Education Center for teacher professional development.
Higher Education:
Instructor, Western Michigan University Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kalamazoo, MI, Courses: Finite Mathematics, Algebra I, Arithmetic for Teachers, Geometry for Teachers, Computational Mathematics
Instructor, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI, Courses: Math for Electronics, Intermediate Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Basic Mathematics.
Secondary Education grades 7-12:
Administrator, Director Berrien County Mathematics and Sci. Center, grades 9 - 12, Berrien Springs, MI.
Instructor, Buchanan Middle School, Buchanan, MI, Courses: 7th and 8th grade mathematics
Instructor, Lake Michigan Catholic High School, St. Joseph, MI, Courses: Algebra 1-2
Instructor, St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph, MI, Courses: Algebra 3-4, Geometry, Foundations of Mathematics
Instructor, Lakeshore HS Community Education, Stevensville, MI; Administrator: High School Learning Center Courses: mathematics, social studies, GED, twenty-three modular courses
PUBLICATIONS:
Adkin, S.M. (2000). The relationship of features of professional development: A structured equation modeling investigation of a technology professional development initiative. Doctoral dissertation, University of NC Greensboro.
Adkin, S. (2002). "Connecting all of North Carolina—North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Education Future Center Project". Proceedings Science House Conference on K-12 Outreach from University Science Departments, February, 2002. NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
FUNDED RESEARCH:
Invited participant, (2003), NCTM Research Catalyst Conference—to improve pre-K-12 math teaching and learning by generating and catalyzing coordinated research about key question related to the standards, Reston, VA.
Principal Investigator, (1998- 2004), Technology Innovation Challenge Grant, US Dept. of Education.
Principal Investigator, (1997-1999), Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIAP), US Department of Commerce
SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES
Campus Liaison:Sponsored Programs and Research Committee, UNC Tomorrow; School Accreditation Team, NCSSM Chair Institutional Research Board/Scientific Review Committee
Regional Director:Southwest Michigan International Science & Engineering Fair and Science Olympiad
State President:Michigan Mathematics Science Centers Network
National Board Member: National Consortium of Secondary Specialized Schools for Science, Mathematics, and Technology, Scholarship Chair
Management Team: Michigan Statewide Systemic Initiative
Writing Team:North Carolina Mathematics Framework, Michigan's Essential Goals and Objectives for Science Education
State Advisory Board Member: UNC 4th Year Mathematics Steering Committee, Science Education in Michigan Schools, Making Mathematics Accessible to All.
Community:Preservation Durham Walking Tour Committee, Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood Centennial Celebration
SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS
Excellence in Science/Engineering Award, Whirlpool Chapter of Sigma Xi, 1994
Michigan Council Teachers of Mathematics, Service Award in Mathematics Education, 1993
THESIS ADVISOR
Dr. Richard Luecht, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
PRESENTATIONS (Most Recent)
Adkin, S. and Boarman, G. (2007). "Academic rigor – Defining and measuring." Presented at The National Consortium of Secondary Specialized Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (NCSSSMST) Professional Conference, Pending March 18, 2007. Philadelphia, PN.
Adkin, S. (2007). "What's Working". A panel presentation at the Association for the Gifted and Talented, March 15, 2007. Winston Salem, NC.
Adkin, S. (2006). "Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics Catalyst award winners student presentations." A session presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NSTA), November 10, 2006. Greensboro, NC.
Adkin, S. (2006). "Rigor and the NCSSM program." A panel presentation at the North Carolina Closing the Achievement Gap Conference, March 27, 2006. Greensboro, NC.
Adkin, S. (2005). "Algebra Research Collaborative" A session presented at the North Carolina Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM), October 14, 2005. Greensboro, NC.
Adkin, S. (2005). Served as judge for International Science and Technology Fair (ISTF)—secondary students compete in teams to solve real-world problems and publish findings in a webpage format. College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida http://istf.ucf.edu
Adkin, S. (2004). Convener "UNC Algebra Research Collaborative." December 1, 2004. General Administration, Chapel Hill, NC.
Adkin, S. (2004). "NCSSM’s outreach initiatives." An exhibit presented at the Education Research Summit: Teaching Quality: Linking Research to Practice. November 18, 2004. Marriot Civic Center, Durham, NC.
Adkin, S. (2004). "The federal mandate for scientific evidence." Presentation at the National Education Computing Conference (NECC), June 22, 2004, New Orleans, LA.
Adkin, S. (2004). "NC School of Science and Math roles out new online professional development management system." Presented at The National Consortium of Secondary Specialized Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (NCSSSMST) Professional Conference, March 12, 2004. New York, NY.
Adkin, S. (2004). "NCSSM and NCSSSMST alumni studies." Presented at The National Consortium of Secondary Specialized Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (NCSSSMST) Professional Conference, March 12, 2004. New York, NY.
Adkin, S. (2003). "NCSSM’s InfoNow – Online professional development management system." An exhibit presented at the Education Research Summit: Establishing Linkages. December 4, 2003. Research Triangle Park, NC.
Adkin, S. (2003). "Case study: When technology integration goes wrong". Presented at The National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), July 1, 2003. Seattle, WA.
Adkin, S. (2003). "Harnessing technology to power program accountability." Presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA), April 21-25, 2003. Chicago, IL.
Adkin, S. (2002). "More options for rural schools through distance learning technologies." Presented at The National School Boards Association Conference, November, 15, 2002. Dallas, TX.
Adkin, S. (2002). "Applying technology to manage your professional development program and increase productivity." Presented at The National School Boards Association Conference, November, 14, 2002. Dallas, TX.
Adkin, S. (2002). "NCSSM alumni relations & alumni survey." Presented at The National Consortium of Secondary Specialized Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (NCSSSMST) Professional Conference, March 1, 2002. Durham, NC.
Adkin, S. (2002). "Compelling and quantifiable effects of learning technologies." Presented at North Carolina Association for Educational Communications and Technologies (NCAECT) Leadership Evaluation Pre-conference, February 2002. Charlotte, NC.
