Math in Action           

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Mackinac Hall, Grand Valley State University Allendale Campus

To visit the official Math in Action website Click here.

Battle Creek Science Kit training will be at held at the GVSU Regional Math and Science Center in Spring 2012!



Click here for the schedule, registration form, and detailed information. (Registration is through the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center).

The Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center has developed a Kindergarten through Seventh grade inquiry-based science curriculum that is aligned with the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations. The purpose of the program is to provide good, inquiry-based science instruction in the classroom with opportunities for students to engage in all four strands of science proficiency (physical science, life science, earth science, and inquiry and technology). The curriculum provides teachers with classroom instruction that includes opportunities for interaction in the classroom, where students carry out investigations, talk and write about their observations and emerging understandings, and discuss ways to test them. Each unit undergoes an extensive development and evaluation process.

More information about the kits may be found here.

Each year, the Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarships for Careers in Science are awarded to graduating high school seniors from public or private schools in the Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa Intermediate School Districts with an interest in pursuing a career in science. The scholarships can be used by the winners to help with expenses at the college or university of their choice.

Applications are due March 9, 2012.

The application process consists of submitting the completed application form, a personal essay, a high school transcript, and two recommendations in support of the application.  One recommendation should come from a teacher at the student’s school and the other from someone not connected with the school.  Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of past academic achievement and their potential for success in a science career. 

For more information and forms go to the Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarship page.

G3 Camp

Grandparents, Grandkids, Grand Valley

June 26 - June 28, 2012

G3 is for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 8-12) to share a three-day educational experience while spending time together on the GVSU campus. Participants will enjoy the college experience of living and dining on campus and attending classes while sampling many of the great opportunities that Grand Valley State University has to offer!

Grandparents and grandkids attend "hands-on" classes together which will be taught by GVSU faculty in a range of disciplines. Evening activities will include swimming, movies and other entertainment. Come join us June 26-28, 2012 at the GVSU Allendale campus!

For more information, visit the G3 website at http://gvsu.edu/g3.