1. Mike Racer VP-Special Projects University of Memphis mracer@memphis.edu

2. 2007 Discussions Lone Academics Business School Faculty Support K-12 Interactions General Resources

3. /Lone Academics /LA_collaboration Goal: The concern is that LA’s have little opportunity for collaborative research. This webpage will provide users with a site for identifying members with like interests for collaboration. /LA_text_suggestions Goal: Not just for LA’s. This site will be a repository for comments on various textbooks, etc. /LA_ listserv Goal: Quite a few concerns were more of a miscellaneous nature. We’d like to encourage more communications among LA’s as well as encourage others to take a part in supporting LA’s. This listserv may be used for a number of purposes (seek guest speakers, request specific information, seek referees, co-authors, etc.)

4. /K_12 /K12_material Goal: For those who have had experience with K-12, this site will be a repository for material used in a classroom. For those looking to get involved in K-12, this will provide support in getting started! /K12_resources Goal: One of the challenges of K-12 is simply getting started. This website will provide members with a source. Items of interest here include: ideas on introducing particular skills like critical thinking, randomness, etc; how to connect to the student; how to make it relevant. /K12_links Goal: This site will provide the interested participant with links to other websites. For instance, mindset.org, NSF education. /K12_experiences Goal: A little feedback is always nice. The form of this page will be something of a multi-person journal. We’d like participants to comment on experiences with K-12.

5. /BSchool /B_experiences Goal: What’s working and not working in the classroom for you? Ho w did you respond? The purpose of this site is to pass on to others your successes/failures/challenges in the classroom. /B_techniques&tools Goal: If you’ve tried something new in the classroom, or have a particular tool or technique for your class, this is the place.

6. /Resources /R_cases Goal: This webpage will allow users to share cases/examples. These may be simply problem descriptions, or include data files as well. /R_Curricula Goal: This page will be a repository of syllabi. /R_links Goal: Have you got a website that you find invaluable? This will provide a centralized resource for INFORMed members.

7. /Resources (cont.) /R_software Goal: We’ve all used a variety of software, in both the classroom and research. This webpage will be a good starting point for new and potential users. /RS_links&files Goal: This page will contain available software downloadables, as well as links to software of interest /RS_comments Goal: This page will provide members the opportunity to share their experiences with various software

8. Mechanics Possible submission mechanisms Email Wiki privileges for INFORMed members Links Format Editable files (for customization) Please give credit where due!

9. Other thoughts Topics that seem to be coming of interest Sustainability Health care Others Where does INFORMed fit in?

10. UofM PROMISE Promotion of the Role Of Mathematics in Society and Education Objective: To stimulate interest in mathematics and the mathematical sciences To present to K-12 students a variety of real-world uses of mathematics Engage K-12 students in a discussion setting Operating Strategy: Identify individuals with an interest in making presentations to K-12 students Develop a list of topics (indicating grade level appropriateness) Mail-out to Shelby County and Memphis City Schools principals cover letter and list of topics, soliciting interested teachers Coordinate speakers with teachers Collect feedback from speakers from teachers

11. UofM PROMISE – Current Status Early start-up (no visits yet) Developing a website, with available resources for others to use in similar settings Any collaborators interested? Contact me: 901-678-3285 mracer@memphis.edu