Supporting Mathematics Education In A Makerspace
There are multiple opportunities for makerspaces and maker educators to support and enhance mathematics education. Co-founder of the the MathHappens Foundation, Lauren will share some of the “making” that mathematics educators are doing now, and the work that the Foundation has done over the past seven years using digital fabrication to build models, exhibits and displays, and the opportunities to increase learning opportunities for the community. Maker education can have a profound impact on mathematics, but we need to communicate and collaborate with mathematics educators and seek partnerships with informal educators.
Lauren Siegel
MathHappens is dedicated to creating math models and supporting development of mathematical experiences outside of the classroom. MathHappens was founded in fall of 2014. We have built partnerships with institutions that are destinations for families and individuals in our community. We bring math programming to their regular exhibits as well as special events and we have funded and built permanent installations as well. We are excited to connect with the maker community and educators from all disciplines.
