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In 1994, the Mathematical Association of America started Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching). This program is a professional development program for new or recent Ph.D.s in the mathematical sciences. It addresses all aspects of an academic career: improving the teaching and learning of mathematics, engaging in research and scholarship, and participating in professional activities. It also provides the participants with a network of peers and mentors as they assume these responsibilities.

In 1997, the Ohio Section began a "local" version of the national program, run on a smaller scale, but having the same goals. It is designed to introduce new faculty in the mathematical sciences at colleges and universities in the Ohio Section to the broad range of roles that face a new faculty member, especially improving the teaching and learning of undergraduate mathematics. Moreover, it gives new faculty in the Ohio Section the opportunity to develop strong local relationships with others who are confronting similar issues. Because of its smaller scale, a wider range of individuals are eligible to participate than at the national level. It is open to all full-time (untenured) mathematics faculty members who are in their first five years of college teaching in the Ohio Section, including people with Masters degrees. Some funding is available for new participants of Ohio NExT if their institution cannot pay for the Thursday night hotel room.

Ohio NExT fellows meet immediately before each Section meeting. A luncheon is held on Friday, followed by a discussion focused on a topic related to being a mathematics professor. On Saturday afternoon, following the Section meeting, workshops are presented exploring issues of special relevance to new faculty. Fellows are also encouraged to participate in the Ohio Section meeting. Here are the schedules and abstracts from some recent meetings:

Fall 2017 Workshop at Ohio University- Eastern Campus: Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2017 Workshop at Sinclair Community College: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2013 Workshop at Cleveland State University: Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2013 Workshop at Denison University Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2012 Workshop at Baldwin-Wallace University: Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2012 Workshop at Xavier University: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2011 Workshop at University of Findlay Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2011 Workshop at Youngstown State University: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2010 Workshop at Ursuline College Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2010 Workshop at Kent State University: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2009 Workshop at Kenyon College Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2009 Workshop at Bowling Green State University: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2008 Workshop at Capital University: Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2008 Workshop at Marietta College: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2007 Workshop at Wittenberg University: Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2007 Workshop at Shawnee State University: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2006 Workshop at Muskingum College: Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2006 Workshop at the University of Akron: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2005 Workshop at Ashland University: Schedule, Abstracts
Spring 2005 Workshop at Miami University: Schedule, Abstracts
Fall 2004 Workshop at John Carroll University: Schedule, Abstracts

Ohio Project NExT is coordinated by

Chandra Dinavahi, University of Findlay, dinavahi@findlay.edu
Malena Espanol, The University of Akron, mespanol@uakron.edu
Michael Schroeder, Marshall University, schroederm@marshall.edu

For additional information about Ohio NExT or if you would like to become an Ohio NExT Fellow, please contact:

Chandra Dinavahi
University of Findlay
dinavahi@findlay.edu

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