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Thursday, August 24, 2017

ACTION prepares future science and math teachers | Falcons to lean on experience this season

Science and Math Education in ACTION director Daniel Brahier (right) shares a laugh with freshman Brooke Davis (left, in pink). Freshmen Melanie Heldman (in black shirt) and Paige Murta chat with sophomores Ally Rudolph and Mackenzie Murray (far right), who were helping the freshmen move into Offenhauer. Also moving in was freshman Morgan Bannister (back center, lime green shirt).

ACTION PREPARES FUTURE SCIENCE AND MATH TEACHERS

“ACTION has in some way raised the bar in math and science education here,” said Dr. Daniel Brahier, Professor of Teaching Excellence and director of the program. “I’ve heard from our faculty in Arts and Sciences that they can spot an ACTION student the moment they walk into the classroom. They’re more prepared, they’re engaged students who get other students engaged. This group of 100-plus students seem to have a kind of shock wave effect.”

Now in its ninth year at Bowling Green State University, Science and Math Education in ACTION recruits outstanding Ohio students who want to become science or mathematics teachers and provides them four-year scholarships and an intensive curriculum rich in subject content and pedagogy. Part of the Choose Ohio First initiative, it seeks to address the state’s shortage of math and science teachers, especially in the areas of chemistry and physics, which mirrors the national trend. ACTION graduates are being snapped up by school districts looking for highly qualified teachers.

The future teachers focus on either science or math and their preferred grade level, from fourth grade to high school. Each cohort has between 25 and 30 students. As part of a learning theme community, many live together on a floor of Offenhauer Residence Hall, where they can study, share and socialize together. The bonds they form become a significant part of their college experience.

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Coach Mike Jinks and Falcon team members

FALCONS TO LEAN ON EXPERIENCE THIS SEASON
BGSU FOOTBALL KICKS OFF SEPT. 2 AT MICHIGAN STATE

The Bowling Green State University football team finished last season on a three-game winning streak, and the Falcons hope to ride that momentum into the 2017 season.

BGSU is predicted to finish third in the Mid-American Conference East Division, as voted by the league's media members, behind Ohio and Miami and ahead of Akron, Buffalo and Kent State. The Falcons open at Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 2. BGSU’s home schedule includes games against South Dakota, Sept. 9; Akron, Sept. 30; Ohio, Oct. 14 (Homecoming); Northern Illinois, Oct. 21; Toledo, Nov. 15. The 2017 Marathon MAC Football Championship game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Ford Field in Detroit.

This year’s BGSU team has experience to lean on with 11 returning starters — six on offense and five on defense — and 42 letter winners, led by second-year Coach Mike Jinks.

START THE YEAR WITH STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS FRIDAY

President Mary Ellen Mazey will deliver her annual State of the University Address at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Aug. 25) in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell at the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

Those unable to attend may view the address live on Facebook.

The BGSU Firelands community will gather to watch the address in 1011 Cedar Point Center.

IN BRIEF

Volunteers are needed for the All-Campus Picnic on Sept. 8, to serve and deliver food and help with sustainability efforts. Register online.

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