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Science and Mathematics Education
  • Jackson County Middle School Mathematics Improvement Project. (2005-2006).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Grand Valley State University Building Mathematics Leaders Program. (2004-2006).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • BRIDGES to Biomedical Sciences. (2004-2006).
    Funder: National Institute of Health.

  • Impact Study of the Math Workshop Elementary Mathematics Curriculum. (2003-2006).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Evaluation of the University of Michigan-Dearborn Materials Development Project in Undergraduate Mathematics. (2003-2006).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Wayne State University GK-12 Fellows Program. (2003-2006).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • E3 (Enlist, Equip, and Empower). (2002-2006).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Grand Valley State University Building Science Leaders Program. (2003-2005).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • M3RP (Michigan Middle School Mathematics Reform Project). (1999-2004).
    Funder: National Science Foundation and various Michigan-based private foundations.

  • SEALS (Science Education-Adapted Learning for Students). (2003-2004).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Evaluation of Constructing Science Understanding for Elementary Physics. (2003-2004).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Evaluation of Bridges to Engineering. (2003-2004).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • IKE Review. (1999-2003).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Techniques for Observing Science and Mathematics. (2001-2002).
    Funder: Michigan Dept. of Education.

  • Croswell-Lexington Community Schools Science Education Improvement Project. (2001-2002).
    Funder: Goals 2000.

  • Benton Harbor Middle School Mathematics Improvement Project. (2001-2002).
    Funder: Goals 2000.

  • Evaluation of In-Math Local Systemic Change Project (InMATH). (1999-2003).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Early Childhood Learning Communities (ECLC). (1999-2002).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Evaluation of Renewing Mathematics Teaching Through Curriculum (RMTC). (1997-2001).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Preservice Elementary Education Teachers Project. (1995-1998).
    Funder: Western Michigan University.

  • Problem Solving with Mathematical Models and Manipulatives Project. (1997).
    Funder: Madonna University.

  • MSSI: Evaluation of the Michigan Statewide Systemic Initiative in Mathematics and Science. (1992-1997).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Informed Consumers in Mathematics and Science Education. (1996-1997).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Evaluation and Review of Accomplishments of the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center. (1996-1997).
    Funder: Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center.

  • Evaluation of Michigan Science and Math Curriculum Frameworks Project. (1994-1996).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Local Schools Science Education Projects Cluster Evaluation. (1990-1995).
    Funder: W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

  • University of Michigan Biological Station--A Special Summer Institute for Science Teachers. (1991-1995).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Study/Dissemination of MI Eisenhower Exemplary Science/Math Programs. (1992-1995).
    Funder: Michigan Eisenhower State Program.

  • Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) National Field Test of Curriculum. (1993-1994).
    Funder: Western Regional Environmental Education Council.

  • Collaborative/Comprehensive Science Education Projects Cluster Evaluation. (1989-1993).
    Funder: W.K. Kellogg Foundation.


Technology Education

  • CAUSEweb: A Digital Library of Undergraduate Statistics. (2003-2006).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Project TELL: Central Upper Peninsula Technology Innovation Challenge Grant. (1999-2005).
    Funder: U.S. Dept. of Education.

  • Evaluation and technical assistance for the Project TIME Technology Innovation Challenge Grant. (2001-2002).
    Funder: U.S. Department of Education.

  • Evaluation of the Newaygo County, MI Advanced Technology Service Project (NCATS). (1995-2000).
    Funder: U.S. Department of Education.

  • Project MIND (Multimedia Interactive Network Design). (1998).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education, Goals 2000.

School Reform

  • Romulus Public Schools New Teacher Induction: Mentoring to Improve Inquiry-focused Standards-based Classroom Practice. (2003-2004).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Detroit Urban Systemic Initiative. (2003-2004).
    Funder: Detroit Public Schools.

  • Training on the Use of an Inquiry-Focused Lesson Observation System. (1999-2003).
    Funder: SAMPI

  • Schools Of 21st Century - Detroit Annenberg Challenge. (1997-2003).
    Funder: Annenberg, Kellogg, Skillman, and other foundations and corporations.

  • Evaluation of the New Jersey Statewide Systemic Initiative (NJSSI). (1999-2003).
    Funder: National Science Foundation and New Jersey Department of Education.

  • Technical assistance and evaluation of the Delta-Schoolcraft Literacy Initiative. (2001-2002).
    Funder: State of Michigan.

  • External evaluation of Kalamazoo Public Schools Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Project. (2001-2002).
    Funder: U.S. Dept. of Education.

  • Evaluation of the Vermont Institute for Science, Math, and Technology (VISMT). (1994-2002).
    Funder: National Science Foundation.

  • Evaluation of Galileo Leadership Academy. (1997-2000).
    Funder: W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

  • Evaluation Consultation for Northern Michigan Technical Assistance to Unaccredited Schools Project. (1998-1999).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Evaluation Consultation for West Michigan Technical Assistance to Unaccredited Schools Project. (1998-1999).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.

  • Designing a Michigan Classroom Assessment System. (1997-1999).
    Funder: Michigan Goals 2000.

  • Evaluation/Technical Assistance for the Mancelona, MI Public Schools Project S.H.A.R.E. (1995-1998).
    Funder: W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

  • Evaluation of Michigan Teacher Corps Scholarship Program. (1995).
    Funder: Michigan Department of Education.


Recent Consulting

  • National Goals 2000
  • National Governor's Conference
  • Hughes Foundation
  • COSMOS Corporation
  • National Science Foundation
  • Michigan Mathematics Leadership Project
  • National Institute for Science Education
  • W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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