Nelsonite and professional scientist brings Math Mania back home
By Contributor
This is math?
Through the Scientists & Innovators in the Schools (SIS) program administered by Science World, Nelson students are getting an opportunity to learn that developing mathematical skills can be fun and exciting.
University of the Fraser Valley Mathematician Susan Milner, who graduated from L.V. Rogers, isl visiting schools in Nelson this week, with stops at Trafalgar, South Nelson, Hume and LVR.
There has already been so much demand for her Puzzles & Games workshops that she’s coming back in April to offer them in more schools.
“Schools across the province are benefitting greatly from our SIS program,” said Friderike Möller, Science World Program Coordinator.
“We get wonderful feedback from teachers telling us how excited their students get about science when they actually get to hear from someone who does scientific work every day. It inspires us to want this program to grow especially in the remote communities.
“We are very happy to have Susan as an advocate for Scientists and Innovators in the Schools.”
The SIS program invites scientists, engineers, technologists and technicians to volunteer their time and share their expertise with science classes around the province on topics such as health, biotechnology, computing and the environment.
Available to grades K–12, SIS visits are FREE of charge.
Since its inception in 1989, over one million students have benefited from the SIS program. Using hands-on activities and career-related information, its volunteers act as enthusiastic and knowledgeable role models who cooperate with teachers to present an entirely new approach to the discovery of science in the classroom.
“The SIS program is definitely an unsung hero when it comes to science education in BC,” said Bryan Tisdall, President and CEO of Science World.
“It encapsulates everything Science World’s mission is all about: making science fun and accessible, and working with members of our community to inspire the science and technology leaders of tomorrow.”
Photo Caption: Susan Milner works with Carla DeBiasio’s math class at Trafalgar Monday afternoon. — Bruce Fuhr photo
NOTE: Science World British Columbia is a not-for-profit organization that engages British Columbians in science and inspires future science and technology leadership in the province. As a leader in informal science education, the organization has an extensive province-wide outreach program and has developed and hosted many international exhibitions.
