Topic: Mathematics

Rivers and Spires Festival continues tonight in Downtown Clarksville

April 19, 2013 |

Rivers and Spires Festival | Friday April 19th | 5:00pm-10:00pm

Clarksville, TN – The 11th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival kicked off last night with performances by several outstanding bands that rocked Downtown Clarksville. The Festival continues tonight at 5:00pm with more music and activities for the entire family.

Chris Monhollen a multi-talented musician and award winning vocalist from Clarksville, Tennessee hits the Family Fun Stage at 5:00pm. He has performed in numerous shows and local festivals in the Middle Tennessee area.

Who’s Bad, a Michael Jackson tribute band headlines tonight’s Rivers and Spires Festival. (Photo By Curtis Brown Photography)

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Senator Mark Green encourages Employers and Job Seekers to attend APSU Career Fair

February 23, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Tennessee State Sen. Mark E. Green M.D. invites employers and job seekers to attend the Austin Peay State University College (APSU) of Science and Mathematics career fair from 10:00am to 2:00pm on February 27th, 2013.

The fair will be held in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.

Tennessee State Senator Mark Green.

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Austin Peay State University begins Three-Year Bachelor’s degrees, 3+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s programs in Spring 2013

December 18, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Beginning with the Spring 2013 semester, students at Austin Peay State University will be able to earn their degrees faster so they can seek employment sooner after graduation.

That’s because APSU has launched the new Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree, as well as the 3+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s program. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU receives National Science Foundation grant to award scholarships for military and community college students in STEM disciplines

September 1, 2012 |

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN – Three Austin Peay State University professors are on the lookout for community college students, active duty military personnel, veterans and dependents interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in the science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) disciplines.

That’s because the National Science Foundation is awarding them more than $500,000 over the next five years to offer scholarships for qualified students in those areas.

Dr. Karen Meisch, associate professor of biology, Dr. Cindy L. Taylor, professor of biology, and Dr. Nell Rayburn, professor of mathematics, were recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant to offer scholarships to students looking to study STEM subjects. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU Staff)

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Clarksville Coffee Party names new team leader to head local group

May 11, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – In a small ceremony held at the home of Mr. Terry McMoore Media Coordinator for the Coffee Party of Clarksville, TN, Mr. Andrew “Ivan” Roberts was named the new team leader to head the Coffee Party of Clarksville, TN group.

Ivan Roberts is a native of Trinidad & Tobago, a retired United States Army soldier, community & civil rights activist, who has lived in Clarksville for over 20 years. Before the change of leadership ceremony, a position previously held by Tyrone Taylor, Mr.  Roberts took and signed the following National Coffee Party USA Civility Pledge.

Pictured from left to right: Terry McMoore Media Coordinator, Coffee Party of Clarksville, TN, Ivan Roberts Team Leader, Coffee Party of Clarksville, TN.

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Crye-Leike welcomes Realtor Alison Cox to its Clarksville, Sango Branch Office

January 10, 2012 |

Former Math Teacher Has All Of The Right Answers For Her New Real Estate Clients

Clarksville, TN – After 15 years spent helping her math students find all of the right answers, Clarksville Realtor Alison M. Cox is ready to help her buyers and sellers find the right solutions to all of their real estate needs.

Alison recently obtained her real estate license and joined Crye-Leike, REALTORS in its Clarksville, Sango branch office. She was previously a high school math teacher at Rossview High School for the last four years.

“My previous experience as a math teacher will benefit me in numerous ways as an affiliate broker,” said Alison. “There is no one more difficult to sell than a math student. If I can help sell math students on listening in class, completing homework and successfully passing Algebra, I think real estate will be a great fit for me.” «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Christian School Announces Stanford Achievement Scores

July 23, 2011 |

Students’ scores place school above national Average

Clarksville, TN – Students at Clarksville Christian School (CCS,) have achieved Stanford standardized test scores that place CCS at or above national average.

Stanford test scores are broken down into “Stanine” (ˈstā-ˌnīn\) scores. A Stanine of 1, 2, or 3 indicates the student is performing below average, a Stanine of 4, 5, or 6 indicates the student is performing on an average level, and a Stanine of 7, 8, or 9 indicates the student is performing above average. The majority of students at CCS scored a 7, 8, or 9 in both Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU to celebrate grand opening of new STEM Center in Claxton

October 13, 2010 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will have a grand opening celebration and name dedication of the new STEM Center in the College of Education.

The event will begin at 11:00am, Thursday, October 14th in the Claxton Building, Room 104. The public is invited to attend.

The new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Center was created with the help of $476,000 in federal funding received in early 2010, designed to provide state-of-the art science and mathematics instruction to K-8 preservice teachers and professional development workshops and courses for elementary and middle school teachers. «Read the rest of this article»

Federal award helps APSU improve K-8 science and math education throughout the area

December 15, 2009 |

The Austin Peay State University College of Education recently received $476,000 in federal funding to provide state-of-the art science and mathematics instruction to K-8 preservice teachers and professional development workshops and courses for elementary and middle school teachers.

“We are very excited about this award,” APSU President Tim Hall said. “It reinforces the University’s historic strength as a place where teachers learn to teach. It also recognizes the University’s increasing prominence in the area of undergraduate science and math education.”

The congressional award was the result of two years of lobbying to improve science and math education for preservice teachers. The award was the result of the support of Congressman John Tanner of Tennessee’s 8th District.

“This is the largest award the College of Education has ever received. We are very grateful to Congressman Tanner for his support,” Dr. Carlette Hardin, interim dean of the College of Education, said. “This funding allows us to provide the very best instruction for our students.” «Read the rest of this article»

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