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Presentations "A Beginner's Guide to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics," a two-session minicourse presented with at MAA MathFest, Portland, OR, August 6 and 7, 2009. "What is mathematics: Student and faculty views." Eleventh SIGMAA Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, San Diego, CA, February, 2008. "A Beginners Guide to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning," Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching West, Pomona, CA, March 21, 2008. "A Beginner's Guide to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics," a two-session minicourse co-organized and presented with C. Bennett at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 7 and 9, 2008. "An Investigation of Student Understanding of Proof Leads to a Taxonomy of Mathematical Knowledge-Expertise," co-authored with C. Bennett at the AMS-MAA Special Session on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 6, 2008. "The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Turning Teaching Problems Into Research Problems," Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching West, Pomona, CA, March 16, 2007. "Developing and Applying a Taxonomy for Mathematical Knowledge-Expertise," Tenth SIGMAA Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, San Diego, CA, February 22, 2007. "A Beginner's Guide to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics," a two-session minicourse co-organized and presented with C. Bennett at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, New Orleans, LA, January 6 and 8, 2007. "What Can Math Majors Tell Us About Quantitative Literacy?" co-presented with C. Bennett at the Third Annual Conference of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Washington, DC, November 9, 2006. "Assessing Students' Understanding of their Disciplines," 36th annual conference, International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning, Palm Springs, CA, October 21, 2006. "Emerging Model: Quantitative Literacy though Community Based Group Projects," co-presented with T. Zachariah and S. Larson, SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara, CA, August 6, 2006. "Taking Your Work to the Rest of Your Institution," co-presented with L. Fathe, SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara, CA, August 6, 2006. "Using Group Projects on Community Issues to Develop Quantitative Skills," co-presented with T. Zachariah and S. Larson, SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara, CA, August 5, 2006. "Learning Quantitative Skills Through Local Civic Problems," co-presented with T. Zachariah and S. Larson, Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching West, Pomona, CA, March 18, 2006. "A Beginner's Guide to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics," a two-session minicourse co-organized with C. Bennett and co-presented with T. Banchoff, C. Bennett, and J. Holcomb at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Antonio, TX, January 13 and 15, 2006. "Incorporating Civic Engagement in Quantitative Literacy Courses", co-presented with T. Zachariah and S. Larson, Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Antonio, TX, January 14, 2006. "Mathematics is ....", Teaching Award Presentation, Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Antonio, TX, January 14, 2006. "Investigations with Shared Data" co-presented with C. Bennett and J. Sandefur at the Second Annual Conference of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Vancouver Canada, October 16, 2005. "Assessing Disciplinary Understanding" co-presented with C. Bennett at the Second Annual Conference of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Vancouver Canada, October 14, 2005. "The Trouble With 5 Examples," Southern California-Nevada Section, Mathematical Association of America Meeting, October 8, 2005. 5 Examples - Bibliography KEG 5 Examples - Slides Course Syllabi "Problem Solving, Deep Understanding and Building an Inclusive Community," co-presented with C. Bennett, 9-12 Research Insights Session, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2005 Annual Meeting, April 9, 2005. "The Role of 15-minute Problems," co-presented with C. Bennett at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, Atlanta, GA, January 8, 2005. "A Tool for Describing Students' Journey to Proficiency in Proof," co-presented with C. Bennett, Research on the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Mathematics Session, Joint Mathematics Meetings, Atlanta, GA, January 8, 2005. "A New Tool for Assessing Student Progress toward Proficiency," co-presented with Curt Bennett at the LMU Center for Teaching Excellence, November 16, 2004. "Rich Representations of Student Learning," co-presented with Curt Bennett at the Inaugural Conference of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, University of Indiana, Bloomington, October 23, 2004. "SoTL Collaboration: A Case Study," co-presented with Curt Bennett at the Inaugural Conference of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, University of Indiana, Bloomington, October 23, 2004 "Turning Teaching Problems into Research Problems: An Example - Students' Understanding of Proof," 75-minute session, SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara University, August 9, 2004 "Quantitative Reasoning and Civic Engagement," co-presented with M. Birgen, and D. Ferguson, SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara University, August 9, 2004 "Planning a Future Teachers Conference," poster presentation, SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara University, August 7, 2004 "Students' Journey on the Path to Proficiency in Proof" co-presented with Curt Bennett, Carnegie CASTL Final Report, Carnegie Foundation, Palo Alto, CA. June 5, 2004 Carnegie Scholars Work in Progress: Lesson Learned. (co-presented with K. McKinney and P. Donahue) Fifth Colloquium on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Carnegie Foundation, San Diego, CA, April 1, 2004. "Carnegie Scholars' Work in Progress: Lessons Learned," co-presented with K. McKinney and P. Donahue, Fifth Colloquium on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Carnegie Foundation, San Diego, CA, March 2004 "What Types of Questions Promote Deep Learning and how might we find out?" Panel Moderator, Fifth Colloquium on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Carnegie Foundation, San Diego, CA, March 2004. "Turning Teaching Problems into Research Problems," co-presented with Curt Bennett at the LMU Center for Teaching Excellence, March 2, 2004. Developing Skills, Confidence and Community in Freshman Mathematics Majors (co-presented with C. Bennett) Joint Mathematics Meetings, Phoenix, AZ, January 8, 2004. Taking on a Developed Writing Class in Mathematics. (co-presented with C. Bennett) Joint Mathematics Meetings, Phoenix, AZ, January 8, 2004. "Quantitative Reasoning in Mathematics. " (co-presented with D. Ferguson and M. Birgen) SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA. August 10, 2003. SENCER stands for Science Education for New Civic Engagement and Responsibility and is a major initiative of AAC&U funded by NSF to promote the teaching of mathematics and science through real world problems. "A Curriculum Development Odyssey." (co-presented with L. Kjeseth, M. Greenhalgh, and J. Kasabian), Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, California. March, 2001. "Meet the Teachers Roundtable: Exemplary Teachers, Exemplary Lessons." (co-presented with J. Kasabian, F. Manion and S. Tummers), Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, California. March, 2001. Odds on You. Womens History Month, Loyola Marymount University, March 14, 2002. "Cooperative Learning + Alternative Assessment: Adding Up to Make a Difference." (co-presented with L. Fathe, L. Kjeseth, M. Greenhalgh, and J. Kasabian), Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, California. March 2000. "Hands-on Activities Make a Difference." (co-presented with R. Vangor), Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, California. March 2000. "From Portfolio in a Math Class, To Portfolio in Your Class." Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, CA, March, 1999. "Teaming Up to Recruit and Prepare Future K-12 Math and Science Teachers." (co-presented with M. Greenhalgh and J. Kasabian), Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, California. March, 1999. "Recruiting and Encouraging Future Teachers." (co-presented with J. Kasabian." Joint LACTE/MASTEP (NSF-funded California Collaboratives for Teacher Excellence) Symposium, California State University, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1998. "Women and Mathematics." Los Angeles City Teachers Mathematics Association Conference, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California, March 14, 1998. "Building Skills, Confidence and Community in Freshman Mathematics Majors." Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, CA, March, 1998. "Calculus Reform." Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala City, Guatemala, August 1997. "Innovative Teaching Strategies in Mathematics." Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala City, Guatemala, August 1997. "Building Skills and Confidence in Math Majors Through Problem Solving and Writing." Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala City, Guatemala, August 1997. "Teaching With Technology." Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala City, Guatemala, August 1997. "Developing Skills, Confidence and Community in Freshman Mathematics Majors." Celebrating Our Successes; Understanding Our Challenges, a national conference for NSF-CETP programs, CSU Dominguez Hills, June 1997. "Using E-mail Journals to Open Lines of Communication and Foster Self-reflection." Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, California. March, 1997. "Using Portfolios in a Mathematical Proofs Course." Session on Alternative Assessment, Los Angeles Collaborative for Teacher Excellence Faculty Development Workshop, November 1, 1996. "Mathematics: Contributions by Women." AMS/MAA National Joint Mathematics Meeting, San Francisco, CA, January 1991. "Building Confidence in Problem Solving, 11th Annual Conference." California Mathematics Council of Community Colleges South, Costa Mesa, CA. March 23, 1996. "Problem Solving, Writing Mathematics and Building Confidence." 35th Annual Fall Conference of the California Mathematics Council Southern Section, Palm Springs, CA, November 5, 1994. "Women and Mathematics in China." LMU Faculty Seminar Series, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1992. "GREAT MATH: An Enrichment Program Staffed by Parent Volunteers." Seventh International Congress on Mathematics Education, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, August, 1992. "Using the Computer Language LOGO to Provide College Students with a Mathematical Experience." Fuzhow University, Fuzhow, China, Women and Mathematics Delegation, People to People, July 1990. Additional Conference Participation and Responsibilities Co-organizer, AMS-MAA Special Session on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, Washington DC, January 2009. Faculty sponsor, "Women in Mathematics – a Well-kept Secret: Strategies to Encourage girls to Excel in Mathematics," a hands-on workshop presented by two Loyola Marymount University undergraduates at the Twelfth Annual Future Teachers conference, Santa Monica College, October 18, 2008. Faculty sponsor, "Great Women in Mathematics," a hands-on workshop presented by six Loyola Marymount University undergraduates at the Expanding Your Horizons Career Day, Mount St. Marys College, Los Angeles, CA, March 22, 2008. Co-organizer, AMS-MAA Special Session on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 6, 2008. Co-organizer, MAA Contributed Paper Session on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 2007. Multiple Facets of Quantitative Literacy, Session organizer at the Third Annual Conference of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Washington, DC, November 9, 2006. "Connecting SENCER to Preservice Teacher Education," Co-facilitated with W. Bennett, J. Labov, and C. Huether, SENCER Summer Institute, Santa Clara, CA, August 7, 2006. "Listening to Student Voices?" Panel Organizer and Moderator, Sixth Colloquium on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Carnegie Foundation, Atlanta, GA, March 2005. Panel Moderator. What Types of Questions Promote Deep Learning and how might we find out? Fifth Colloquium on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Carnegie Foundation, San Diego, CA, April 1, 2004. Organizer, Women History Month Career Panels, Loyola Marymount University "Changing Information Technology: A Path to Corporate Transformation," March 3, 2004 "Women in Technology: Pioneering the Future," March 2003 "Women in Technology: Hidden Jobs and Opportunities," March 21, 2002 Session Facilitator. Quantitative Reasoning. SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagement and Responsibility) Summer Institute, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, August 2003 Organizer, Annual Expanding Your Horizons in Math, Science and Engineering, Career Day for Girls in grades 6-10, Loyola Marymount University, 1979-2003. Organizer and Moderator, Annual Meet the Teachers Roundtable - Connecting Future K-12 Teachers with Role Model Teachers for Science and Mathematics, Loyola Marymount University, 1998-2003. Co-organizer and co-facilitator with J. Kasabian. "Student Voices, What Are They Telling Us?" Panel discussion, NSF-CETP national conference. California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA. June, 1997. Moderator. "Student Centered Learning: A View from the Trenches." Panel discussion, LMU Chapter, California Women in Higher Education, October, 1997. Co-organizer. Future Teachers Conference, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA, 1996 and 1997.