A National Science Foundation-funded conference hosted by Rice University

to create a Texas-wide network of teachers and administrators, scientists, education researchers, industry representatives, and other educational stakeholders focused on modeling, visualization, and interaction with complex data sets as effective tools for teaching and learning science and mathematics. The purpose of this network is to identify the issues involved in designing programs that facilitate the implementation of modeling and scientific visualization in high school mathematics and science classrooms.

Conference organizers:

Judy Kelley
Executive Project Director, Rural Systemic Initiatives in Texas
West Texas A&M University

Cynthia Lanius
Executive Director, Center for Excellence and Equity in Education
Rice University

Jane F. Schielack
Director, Information Technology in Science (ITS) Center for Teaching and Learning
Texas A&M University