Sunday, September 4, 2016

Petrosino and Others Invited to NSF Funded 2016 Youth Data Science Summit- University of California, Berkeley

On August 11-12 2016 the University of California, Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education and School of Information co-hosted the Youth Data Science Summit 2016. Funded by the NSF Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies program (award abstract #1541676), the Summit brought together researchers from different communities already active in this emerging field, to promote cross dialogue between those working in computer science/information visualization and in education. I was glad to have been part of this incredible meeting.

This meeting brought together researchers from different communities. Spaces were limited and acceptance was decided in consultation with the advisory board, with the goals of building a diverse group that represents many related fields relevant to youth, learning, and data science.

Confirmed Participants
Meryl Alper – Northeastern University
Toi Sin Arvidsson* – Columbia University
Dani Ben-Zvi – The University of Haifa, Israel
Cynthia Carter Ching – University of California, Davis
Catherine Cramer – New York Hall of Science
David Custer – Math Teacher/Department Chair at Decatur High School
Sayamindu Dasgupta* – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Noel Enyedy – University of California, Los Angeles
Tim Erickson – eeps media
Kristin Fontichiaro – University of Michigan
Rogers Hall – Vanderbilt University
Jim Hammerman – STEM Education Evaluation Center (SEEC) at TERC
Katie Headrick Taylor – University of Washington
Jennifer Kahn* – Vanderbilt University
Ruth Kermish-Allen – Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
Janet Kolodner – The Concord Consortium
Leilah Lyons – UIC/ New York Hall of Science
Fred Martin –  University of Massachusetts Lowell
Amelia McNamara – Smith College
Dawn Nafus – Intel
Deborah Nolan – University of California, Berkeley
Anthony Petrosino – University of Texas, Austin
Thomas Philip – University of California, Los Angeles
Laurie Rubel – City University of New York
Mayumi Shinohara* – Vanderbilt University
Lissa Soep – Youth Radio
David Weintrop* – Northwestern University
Advisory Board
Marti Hearst – University of California, Berkeley
Ruth Krumhansl – EDC, Inc / Oceans of Data Institute
Richard Lehrer – Vanderbilt University
Andee Rubin – TERC
Organizers
Kathryn Lanouette* – University of California, Berkeley
Victor Lee – Utah State University
Tapan Parikh – University of California, Berkeley
Joseph Polman – University of Colorado, Boulder
Michelle Wilkerson – University of California, Berkeley
Evaluators
John Park* – University of Texas, Austin
Anthony Petrosino – University of Texas, Austin
*Graduate Students/ Candidates

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Various Links May 2

Of Interest....

Money, Race, and Success- NY TIMES: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/04/29/upshot/money-race-and-success-how-your-school-district-compares.html?_r=0

 Mapping Segregation: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/07/08/us/census-race-map.html?action=click&contentCollection=The%20Upshot&region=Footer&module=WhatsNext&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&moduleDetail=undefined&pgtype=Multimedia

SAT Scores and Family Income: http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/sat-scores-and-family-income/

https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ctl/ecis/results/survey_summaries.WBX




----PETROSINO LINKS OF INTEREST--------

LEGACY CYCLE: https://oi2.edb.utexas.edu/legacy/wp-login.php

Initial Legacy Cycle: http://www.edb.utexas.edu/petrosino/per1/legacy.htm

Vision Award Site: http://www.edb.utexas.edu/visionawards/petrosino/

ANCHOR VIDEO SITE: https://www.edb.utexas.edu/anchorvideo/theory.php
Revised Mission to Mars Video: 
English version: https://youtu.be/0CIvhyJpbIg
Spanish version: https://youtu.be/aATGOQjFSrw

Mission to Mars Project Based Instruction Site: http://www.edb.utexas.edu/missiontomars/new.html

CHILDREN'S SCIENCE DATABASE: https://oi2.edb.utexas.edu/childrensbooks/




Monday, March 28, 2016

Some Items of note for Class March 28

Some items of interest....

1) How to read a scientific paper: Click Here

2) Which students are most likely to drop out? (Australia) : CLICK HERE 

3)  Our social media future? CLICK HERE

4) How Your Parents Job Will Affect Your Career Choices: CLICK HERE

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

UT-Austin College of Education Top 10 Nationally, Top 3 Among Publics

Dear Faculty and Staff,

I’m writing to share the recently announced U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings. The College of Education is ranked 10th overall and has maintained its third-place ranking among public universities.

The contributions of each and every one of you keep us competitive among our peers. I’m very proud that we have maintained our extraordinarily strong national showing in the face of both limited federal funding and an increasingly competitive market for top faculty and top graduate students. Faculty research continues to lead our field. Staff and faculty continue to support our students’ excellent education.

In addition to the college’s number three spot, the college is ranked second in research expenditures among publics. Specific programs and specialty areas also placed strong within the top 10, with two rising in rankings.

Administration/Supervision: Second among publics and third overall
Special Education: Third among publics and fourth overall
Educational Psychology: Fifth among publics and sixth overall, up from 10th last year
Curriculum and Instruction: Fourth among publics and seventh overall, up from 11th last year

Additionally, three programs placed within the top 20:

Elementary Teacher Education: Eighth among publics (tied with Ohio State University), 11th overall, up from 15th last year
Secondary Teacher Education: 13th among publics (tied with University of Minnesota-Twin Cities), 18th overall
Education Policy: 10th among publics (tied with University of Southern California-Rossier), 18th overall

Thank you all for your commitment to the College of Education’s long tradition of excellence.

Manny


Manuel J. Justiz, Dean
A.M. Aikin Regents Chair
in Education Leadership
Lee Hage Jamail Regents Chair
in Education

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

U.S. News Rankings Released

U.S. News & World Report has just released its graduate school rankings. The College of Education is ranked 10th overall and has maintained its third-place ranking among public universities.
“I’m very proud that the college has maintained its extraordinarily strong national showing in the face of both limited federal funding and an increasingly competitive market for top faculty and top graduate students,” says Dean Manuel Justiz. “I thank our faculty and College of Education family for providing our students with an excellent education and leading our field with cutting-edge scholarship and research. Their contributions keep us competitive among our peers.”
In addition to the college’s number three spot, the college is ranked second in research expenditures among publics. Specific programs and specialty areas also placed strong within the top 10, with two rising in rankings.
Administration/Supervision: Second among publics and third overall
Special Education: Third among publics and fourth overall
Educational Psychology: Fifth among publics and sixth overall, up from 10th last year
Curriculum and Instruction: Fourth among publics and seventh overall, up from 11th last year
Additionally, three programs placed within the top 20:
Elementary Teacher Education: Eighth among publics (tied with Ohio State University), 11thoverall, up from 15th last year
Secondary Teacher Education: 13th among publics (tied with University of Minnesota-Twin Cities), 18th overall
Education Policy: 10th among publics (tied with University of Southern California-Rossier), 18th overall
Rankings are but one indicator of excellence. The College of Education continues to develop strategies to secure funding for research, recruiting and retaining faculty, and for programs such as the Dean’s Scholars Fellowship Program, which helps recruit the best and brightest graduate students.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Petrosino Technology 2016

DELL LATITUDE D600 LAPTOP
768553
Will Turn this in--- no longer in use






DELL DIMENSION 4600 CPU
769331

Home computer used in Hoboken, NJ-
Will return this asap




PANASONIC PV-GS320
773358








NIKON D80 DIGITIAL CAMERA KIT
773359







Leica D-Lux 5 Digital Camera
854395