Registration is now open for a 4-day joint workshop which combines the approaches of Raising Calculus to the Surface and The Vector Calculus Bridge Project. The workshop will be held June 22-25, 2020 at Concordia University in Irvine, California. The curriculum for Raising Calculus and The Vector Calculus Bridge Project nicely complement and support one another: They both approach multivariable/vector calculus from a geometric perspective and utilize group-based activities to provide opportunities for students to discover and explore underlying mathematical concepts. Participants in the workshop will
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\item Investigate multivariable and vector calculus topics from a geometric viewpoint using multiple representations,
\item Gain experience with the activities from the student perspective,
\item Learn and use techniques which help bring student ideas into the classroom through small-group and whole-class discussion,
\item Discuss how to incorporate the Raising Calculus and Vector Calculus Bridge materials into their existing course.
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Workshop Dates: Monday, June 22nd (8:30am - 4:30pm), Tuesday, June 23rd (8:30am - 4:30pm), Wednesday, June 24th (8:30am - 4:30pm), Thursday, June 24th (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Workshop Leaders: Aaron Wangberg (Winona State University), Melinda Schulteis (Concordia University - Irvine), Tevian Dray (Oregon State University), and Corinne Manogue (Oregon State University)
NSF Support
Funding from the NSF provides support for 24 participants with travel (\$750) and local expenses (\$495), and instructors materials including a classroom kit of 4, 8, or 12 surfaces. We anticipate hearing from the NSF on or around Math 15th. Register now, but please wait to make travel accommodations until we hear about NSF support. Limited partial support is available for a second instructor from an institution - contact Aaron Wangberg for more details.
If more instructors register for the workshop than can be supported with NSF funds, we will keep a waiting list and notify people if/when spots become available. We may have to limit support to one instructor per institution.
Important: The workshop will not happen without NSF support. Register now, but do not book travel accommodations until we hear about NSF support.
Registration and Cost: Registration is now open to instructors of multivariable or vector calculus at the high school or undergraduate level. The workshop registration fee is \$200 free due to NSF support.
Workshop participants can also purchase material kits (described here) if additional kits are needed. Kits contain surfaces, contour maps and coordinate grids, measurement tools, dry erase markers, and the instructors guide. Kits are made by students at Winona State University and can be sold to workshop participants so that they can implement the curriculum covered in the workshop. Kits are priced at \$185 (small kit, 4 surfaces), \$305 (medium kit, 8 surfaces), \$425 (large kit, 12 surfaces) or \$545 (extra large kit, 16 surfaces).
Lodging and Local Accommodations: Participants will stay in summer housing at Concordia University in Irvine in "Quad" rooms. Dining services will be provided through Concordia University. Additional information about these details will be sent to registered participants.
Flights and Transportation: The nearest major airport to Concordia University is John Wayne Airport [SNA]. It is 6.5 miles away from Concordia University and is the most convenient. Los Angeles International Airport [LAX] is 45 miles away and offers several transportation options. (Round trip on Super Shuttle between LAX and Irvine is about \$55.
The workshop will not happen without NSF support - do not book travel accommodations until we hear about NSF support.
Update: The NSF is funding the workshop.