2024

Aqazade, M., & Ekmekci, A. (2024, April). How do mathematics teachers describe teacher leadership and teacher leaders’ responsibilities? The 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Aqazade, M., Ekmekci, A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (in press). Developing mathematics teachers into leaders for high-need urban schools. Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Aqazade, M., Ekmekci, A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2024, April). Mathematics teacher leadership development in high-need urban schools. The 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Aqazade, M., Kucuk, B., & Ekmekci, A. (submitted). STEM teachers’ experiences with different modalities of workshops. Proceedings of 2025 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. Orlando, FL. March 17–21, 2025.

Bell, A. (2024, July 29). Rice math camps prepare high school students to stand out in their upcoming math courses. Rice News.

Chau, E. (2024, May 28). Rice's Grand Slam Student Day. Village/Southwest News 39(51), p. 5.

Chau, E. (2024, July 30). RUSMP 2024 Summer Math Camps Energize Students. Village/Southwest News 40(9), pp. 1, 8.

Chau, E., & Li, Laura. (2024, May 14). Exploring the Mathematical Beauty of the Rice campus. Village/Southwest News 39(49), p. 1.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., Gibson, D. J., & Rushton, G. (2024, April). Instruments for professional development and program evaluation measuring teachers’ motivational and behavioral traits. The 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., Gibson, D. J., & Rushton, G. (revise & re-submit). Measuring teachers’ motivational and behavioral traits: Validation of instruments for professional development and program evaluation.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., McGraw, R., & Kucuk, B. (accepted). Science and mathematics teacher retention and leadership: A collective analysis and comparison between master teachers and other teachers. The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Denver, CO.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., McGraw, R., Rushton, G., Gibson, D., Cerosaletti, C., & Daley, M. (under review). Exploring the impact of Noyce master teaching fellowship programs on teacher retention: The role of motivation, leadership, and school-work environment.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., Porter, J., Salomone, S., & Kucuk, B. (accepted). The impact of regional conferences on teaching networks for pre-service and in-service STEM teachers. The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Denver, CO.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., Rushton, G., Gibson, D., McGraw, R., Cerosaletti, C., & Daley, M. (accepted). Measuring teachers’ motivation, beliefs, leadership engagement, and networks: Instrument validation and exploring teacher retention. The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness 2024 Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2024). Research highlights about predicting TPACK and impact of professional development for K-12 mathematics teachers. In M. N. Ochoa, D. Gibson, & Y. Jin (Eds.), Research highlights in technology and teacher education, (pp. 99–105). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/p/223858.

Ekmekci, A., Papakonstantinou, A., & Kucuk, B. (2024, August). 2024 Tapia CALC-Squared evaluation report (RUSMP DN: 24-01). Houston, TX, Rice University School Mathematics Project.

Kucuk, B., & Ekmekci, A. (2024, August). Evaluation report for 2024 Summer Campus Program for teachers (virtual) (RUSMP DN: 24-02). Houston, TX, Rice University School Mathematics Project.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2024, February 13). RUSMP's 38th Year of Spreading Math Joy in the Community. Village/Southwest News 39(36), pp. 3, 5.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2024, March 5). RUSMP Showcases the Best at its 2024 Spring Networking Conference. Village/Southwest News 39(39), p. 5.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2024, March 12). The Rice School/La Escuela Rice Received National Magnet Recognition in its 30th Year. Village/Southwest News 39(40), pp. 1, 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2024, Spring). 38 Years of Spreading Math Joy in the Community. Rice at Large.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2024, July 2). Preparing for Success in Calculus at Rice. Village/Southwest News 40(5), pp. 1, 3.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2024, October 29). RUSMP Holds 77th Networking Conference. Village/Southwest News 40(22), p. 5.

Sanchez, F., Ekmekci, O., & Godinez, S. (2024, August 27). Student Voices from the RUSMP Preparing for Success Courses. Village/Southwest News 40(13), pp. 3, 5.

Tong, K. (2024, March 19). Joanna Papakonstantinou Receives Spirit of Penelope Award. Village/Southwest News 39(41), p. 2.

White, C. (2024, April 16). RUSMP Provides Kids Mathematical Play. Village/Southwest News 39(45), pp. 1-2.

White, C. (2024, August 6). RUSMP Holds 38th Summer Campus Program for Teachers. Village/Southwest News 40(10). p. 4.

2023

Aqazade, M., & Ekmekci, A. (2023). Voices from the field: Teachers’ perceptions of who teacher leaders are and what they do. In P. Blikstein, J. Van Aalst, R. Kizito, & K. Brennan (Eds.), Proceedings for the 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 1799–1800). Montreal, QC: Concordia University & Dawson College; International Society of the Learning Sciences. https://doi.org/10.22318/icls2023.450699

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., & McGraw, R. (2023). Science and mathematics teacher retention: A collective analysis and comparison between Master Teachers and other teachers. In P. Blikstein, J. Van Aalst, R. Kizito, & K. Brennan (Eds.), Proceedings for the 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 1801–1802). Montreal, QC: Concordia University & Dawson College; International Society of the Learning Sciences. https://doi.org/10.22318/icls2023.158076

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2023). How do teachers’ motivational beliefs and sense of preparedness to teach mathematics relate to their TPACK? In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of 2023 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2443–2449). New Orleans, LA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Ekmekci, A., Cai, A., & Ekmekci, O. H. (2023, September). Evaluation report for 2023 Summer Campus Program for teachers (virtual) (RUSMP DN: 23-02). Houston, TX, Rice University.

Ekmekci, A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2023). Tapia Camp Calculus Course Evaluation Report (RUSMP DN: 23-01). Rice University.

Kastberg, S. E., Chen, L., Aqazade, M., & Richardson, S. E. (2023). Voices in debriefing mathematics methods teaching. In A. Cameron-Standerford, B. Bergh, & C. Edge (Eds.), Pausing at threshold: Opportunity through, with, and for self-study of teacher education practices. Equity Press. https://equitypress.org/pausing_at_the_thres/DuxqaFmf

Fehling, L. (2023, June 20). Rice University Summer Camp Gets District Student Excited About Math. Aldine ISD

Namver, S., Yildirim, Y. (2023). Restoring Hope in Resettlement: An Examination of the Role of Community-Led Educational Programming Initiatives. In: Wolsey, T.D., Karkouti, I.M. (eds) Teaching Refugees and Displaced Students. Springer Texts in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33834-2_3

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, January 31). Rice's School House Mania. Village News/Southwest News 38(34), p. 5.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, March 7). RUSMP Welcomes Back its Network to the Rice Campus. Village/Southwest News 38(39), pp. 5, 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, April 4). Harmony Comes to Rice. Village/Southwest News 38(43), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, Spring). In-Person Math Reunion Brings Joy. Rice at Large.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, July 11). Students Converge to Rice for RUSMP's "Prepare for Success in Mathematics" Courses. Village/Southwest News 39(6), p. 3.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023). Challenges and Tips to Getting Students in the Math Fast Track. 2023 IES Math Summit.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, October 17). RUSMP Pledges: A Blueprint for Successful Schools. Village/Southwest News 39(20), pp. 1, 4.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, December 19). Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse Comes Alive During School House Mania. Village/Southwest News 39(29), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2023, Fall). Students Prepare for Success in Mathematics. Rice at Large.

Papakonstantinou, A., & Ekmekci, A. (2023, March 7). Building pathways to successful STEM careers for all learners. eSchoolNews.

Papakonstantinou, A. & Howard, A. (2023, Spring). We Pledge. NCSM Inspiration! 53(3), pp. 5-6.

Papakonstantinou, J. (2023, February). My Funny (Mathematical) Valentine. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12. 116(2), p. 156.

Ward, R. A., & White, C. (2023, March 7). RUSMP Goes Full-STEAM Ahead in PreK-1 Education. Village/Southwest News 38(39), p. 5.

Ward, R. A., & White, C. (2023, Spring). Art Plus Math Equals Success in Education. Rice at Large.

White, C. (2023, July 18). RUSMP 37th Summer Campus Program is a Success. Village News 39(7), p. 8.

Yildirim, Y., Camci, F., & Aygar, E. (2023). Advancing self-directed learning through artificial intelligence. In Keengwe, J. (Ed.), Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development Book Series. (pp. 146-157). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

2022

Aqazade, M. (2022). Making sense of integer story-interpretation problems. In Chinn, C., Tan, E., Chan, C., & Kali, Y. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2022 (pp. 163–170). Hiroshima, Japan: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Aqazade, M. (2022). The role of interactive features within a mathematics storybook in interpreting a conflict and conflict resolution: The case of three fifth graders. Education Sciences 12 (12). 879.

Aqazade, A., & Ekmekci, A. (2022, April). The Rice University School Mathematics Project 2021 Summer Campus Program (Virtual) Evaluation Report (RUSMP DN: 22-01). Rice University.

Aqazade, M., Ekmekci, A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2022). Master teaching fellows’ perceptions of teacher leadership. In A. E. Lischka, E. B. Dyer, R. S. Jones, J. N. Lovett, J. Strayer, & S. Drown, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 44^th Conference of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 958–962). Nashville, TN: Middle Tennessee State University.

Babaria, P., Bandyopadhyay, A., LaDue, M., Yildirim, Y. (2022). The Future of Online Learning After COVID: AI and Hybrid Solutions. In Ariyo, O. & Reams-Johnson, A. (Eds.), Education Reform in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic. (pp. 107-119) IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8992-2.ch007

Bofferding, L. & Aqazade, M. (2022). “Where does the square go?” Reinterpreting shapes when solving a Tangram puzzle. Educational Studies in Mathematics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-022-10166-0

Bofferding, L., Chen, L., Kocabas, S. & Aqazade, M. (2022). Early elementary students’ use of shape and location schemas when embedding and disembedding. Education Sciences, 12(83). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12020083

Bofferding, L., Haiduc, AM., Aqazade, M., et al. (2022). Using Incorrect worked examples to investigate the consistency of first and third graders' measurement conceptions. In J of Science and Math Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-022-10334-x

Chenari, N. (2022, August). Looking for Math in All the Right Places! Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12. 115(8), p. 612.

Ekmekci, A., & Aqazade, M. (2022, September). Evaluation report for RUSMP 2022 Summer Campus Program for teachers (Virtual) (RUSMP DN: 22-02). Houston, TX, Rice University.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., Callard, C., Gibson, D., Rushton, G., & McGraw, R. (2022). The role of self-efficacy, leadership, school-work environment, diversity beliefs, and social network in teacher retention. In A. E. Lischka, E. B. Dyer, R. S. Jones, J. N. Lovett, J. Strayer, & S. Drown, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 44^th Conference of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 1004–1005). Nashville, TN: Middle Tennessee State University.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2022). Development of teacher leaders in high-need urban schools. In A. E. Lischka, E. B. Dyer, R. S. Jones, J. N. Lovett, J. Strayer, & S. Drown, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 44^th Conference of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 1002–1003). Nashville, TN: Middle Tennessee State University.

Ekmekci, A., Aqazade, M., Papakonstantinou, A., Orcan, B., Catanese, J., Callard, C., Cerosaletti, C., Daley, M., Rushton, G., Reid, J., Gibson, D., Renzaglia, K., McGraw, R., Sheppard, P., Head, M., Harel, G. & Soto, O. (2022). The associations of social and motivational factors to science and mathematics teacher retention. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of 2022 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 914–920). San Diego, CA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Ekmekci, A., Papakonstantinou, A., Varner, P. & Aqazade, M. (2022). Teachers’ use of educational technology and Web Adventures: innovative interactive digital media for learning science. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of 2022 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 502–507). San Diego, CA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Ekmekci, A., & Serrano, D. M. (2022). The impact of teacher quality on student motivation, achievement, and persistence in science and mathematics. Education Sciences, 12(10), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12100649

Franshaw, M. (2022, December). Mathematical Wonders and Reasons About in the Seasons. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12. 115(12), p. 924.

Guneri, N., Ozgel, Y., Yildirim, Y., Taban, F. (2022). Implementing New Resources for STEM Education: 21st Century Skills After COVID. In Khadimally, S. (Ed.), Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Education. (pp. 197-209) IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7776-9.ch009

Guven, A., & Yildirim, Y. (2022). The role of the university in entrepreneurial ecosystems: How to better integrate entrepreneurial education into a university curriculum. In M. N. Tunio, E. Shaikh, K. Chaudhary, & T. L. Thanh (Eds.), Developing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Academia (pp. 1-12). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8505-4.ch001

Kose, H., Kalanee, I., Yildirim, Y. (2022). Recovering Higher Education During and After the Pandemic. In Ramlall, S., Cross, T., Love, M. (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design (pp. 14-26). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8275-6.ch002

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, March 22). RUSMP/MAS Springboard at Rice During Spring Break. Village News/Southwest News, 37(42), pp. 2, 6.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, April 12). STEM Careers for Non-College Bound Students. Village News/Southwest News, 37(45), pp. 3, 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, Spring). Crazy About Math. Rice at Large, 46 (Spring, 2022), p. 7.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, July 19). Student Converge at Rice for "Success in Calculus". Village News/Southwest News, 38(7), pp. 3, 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, August 23). Miles Ahead Scholars Explore Math with RUSMP at TSU. Village News/Southwest News, 38(12), p. 3.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, September 13). Kindness + Love = Lovescaping Education. Village News/Southwest News 38 (15), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, November 22). Rice's Math Circle is Back. Village News/Southwest News 38(25), p. 1.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2022, Fall). Rice Prepares High School Students for Success in Math. Rice at Large.

Saygi, M. M., Yildirim, Y., & Taban, F. (2022). The impact of social emotional learning skills on creativity. In A. G. Raj (Ed.), Creativity as Progressive Pedagogy: Examinations Into Culture, Performance, and Challenges (pp. 175-189). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8287-9.ch009

Tunc, E., Hossain, N., Haq, A., & Yildirim, Y. (2022). Communicating Social and Emotional Needs: New Challenges for Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic. In Trif, V. (Ed.), Basic Communication and Assessment Prerequisites for the New Normal of Education (pp. 162-170). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8247-3.ch010

Yildirim, Y., Segura-Monroy, J., Hernandez-Ordonez, H., Catemaxa Cardoza, O., & Sanchez-Sarellano, S. (2022). Education with AI & Machine Learning in a Post-Pandemic World. Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 3(6), 13-25. DOI: 10.31039/ejohe.2022.6.67

Yildirim, Y., Yildirim, K., Arslan, E., Bisen, I. (2022). Problems With Online Education and Possible Remedies. In Khadimally, S. (Ed.), Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Education (pp. 234-246). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7776-9.ch011

White, C. (2022, August 9). Articulate Storyline: RUSMP's New Course on Numeracy, Literacy and Technology Integration. Village News/Southwest News, 38(10), p. 2.

White, C. (2022, Fall). New Course Uses Math and Literacy to Solve Problems. Rice at Large.

Wilson, M. (2022, September 12). Rice part of multi-institution grant to study teacher education and development. Rice News.

Wilson, M. (2022, December 19). Basketball teams, RUSMP host School House Mania for area students. Rice News.

2021

Arslan, E. A., Yildirim, K., Bisen, I., & Yildirim, Y. (2021). Reimagining education with artificial intelligence. Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 2(4), pp. 32-46.

Babaria, P., & Chandra, E. (2020, September 21). Analysis of the Exoplanet HD 189733b to Confirm its Existence. Journal of Emerging Investigators, https://www.emerginginvestigators.org/articles/analysis-of-the-exoplanet-hd-189733b-to-confirm-its-existence/pdf

Bisen, I. E., Arslan, E., Yildirim, K., & Yildirim, Y. (2021). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in higher education. In Z. Gulzar, & A. Leema (Ed.), Machine Learning Approaches for Improvising Modern Learning Systems (pp. 1-17). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5009-0.ch001

Bisen. I. E., Nalcaci, F., Alagappan, S., & Yildirim, Y. (2021). The state of education and artificial intelligence after the pandemic. London Journal of Social Sciences, 1(1), pp. 88-98.

Celepcikay, A., & Yildirim, Y. (2022). Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in education. Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 2(4), pp. 1-11.

Ekmekci, A., & Odemis, A. (2021, August). The College of Health Care Professions: Impact study on Hispanic students (RUSMP DN: 21-01). Houston, TX: School Mathematics Project (RUSMP), Rice University.

Ekmekci, A. (2021, Fall). Web Adventures Continues to Serve Teachers and Students. Rice at Large, 45, p. 8.

Kose, H. B., Kalanee, I., & Yildirim. Y. (2021). Recovering higher education during and after the pandemic. In S. Ramlall, T. Cross, & M. Love (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design, (pp. 14-26). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8275-6.ch002

McCaig, A. (2021, October). Training for health certificates dramatically boosted Hispanic employment and income. Rice News.

Medina, D. (2021, Spring). The Turn-Around Queen. Rice at Large.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, April 20). RUSMP's Spring Networking Conference Goes Global. Village News/Southwest News, 36(46), p. 7.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, July 6). RUSMP Celebrates 35 Years of Summer Campus Programs. Village News/Southwest News, 37(6), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, August 3). Rice University School Mathematics Project Celebrates 35 Years of Making Math Fun! Village News/Southwest News, 37(10), pp. 1, 5.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, August 10). Miles Ahead Scholars Soar in Math with RUSMP's Help. Village News/Southwest News, 37(11), pp. 1, 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, August 17). Rice Alums Help RUSMP with Brush-Up Courses. Village News/Southwest News, 37(12), pp. 1, 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, Fall). Celebrating 35 Years of Service to the Mathematics Education Community. Rice at Large.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, October 26). Math Voices Heard Loud and Clear. Village News/Southwest News, 37(22), pp. 1, 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, November 2). RUSMP Takes on Valhalla. Village News/Southwest News, 37(23), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2021, December 21). School House Mania Returns to Tudor Fieldhouse. Village News/Southwest News, 37(30), pp. 1, 8.

Preece, F. (2021, June 24). Dr. Robin Ward. West Austin News, 34(11), p. 2.

Saygi, M. M., Yildirim, Y., & Taban, F. “The impact of social emotional learning skills on creativity”, In A. G. Raj (Ed.), Creativity as Progressive Pedagogy: Examinations into Culture, Performance, and Challenges, pp. 175-189, IGI Global, November 2021.

Ward, R. (2021). How arts education supports social and emotional learning and academic success. In Texas Cultural Trust 2021 State of the Arts Report.

Wheatley, B. (2021, November 16). Love of Math the Common Denominator for the Papakonstantinou Duo. Village News/Southwest News, 37(25), pp. 1, 8.

White, C. (2021, August 24). RUSMP Supports Houston ISD North Area Teachers. Village News/Southwest News, 37(13), p. 3.

White, C., Papakonstantinou, A., Ekmekci, A., & Ward, R. (2021). Lessons learned in 2020 as mathematics professional development for teachers transitioned to remote learning. Academia Letters, Article 3614. DOI: 10.20935/AL3614

Wright, K. B., Waxman, H., Ekmekci, A., Keese, J., McIntush, K., & Stillisano, J. (2021, August). Launching elementary academic foundations to STEM. College Station, TX: The Texas A&M University Education Research Center.

Yildirim, Y., Arslan, E., Yildirim, K., & Bisen, I. (2021). Reimagining Education with Artificial Intelligence. Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 2(4), 32-46.

Yildirim, Y., & Celepcikay, A. (2021). Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Education. Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 2(4), 1-11.

Yildirim, Y., Dokmen, B., & Butler, Z. (2021). Fostering Autonomy and Relatedness in Online Education. Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 2(5), 63-72. DOI: 10.31039/ejohe.2021.5.59

Yildirim, Y., Satsevich. K., & Bisen, I. (2021). Is Online Education a Setback or Step Forward? Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 2(5), 14-23. DOI: 10.31039/ejohe.2021.5.60

Yildirim, Y., Tunc, E., Hossain, N., Haq, A., Bandyopadhyay, A. (2021). Embracing Social and Emotional Learning in K-12 Schools and Higher Education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eurasian Journal of Higher Education, 2(5), 54-62. DOI: 10.31039/ejohe.2021.5.58

2020

Village News. (2020, October 20). Ward Named Co-Editor. Village News, 36(21), p. 2.

Britto, B. (2020, July 28). Rice research team gets $1.4M to study retention of K-12 STEM teachers. Houston Chronicle.

Campbell, D. (2020, Spring). Computer Science Teachers Shine at National Level. Rice at Large.>

Campbell, D. (2020, April 12). Rice-Trained Computer Science Teachers Shine at the National Level. Village News, 35(49), pp. 1, 8.

Camuz, R., Kose, B., Sevic, S., & Elcik, S. (2020, April 28). RUSMP Launches SeaPerch 2020. Village News/Southwest News, 35(47), p. 2.

Corkin, D., Ekmekci, A., & Fisher, A. (2020). Weaving culture, art, and mathematics to enhance computer science motivation among underrepresented minority students: An intervention. The Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education. DOI: 10.1007/s11256-020-00586-8

Ekmekci, A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2020). Being research-based and research-minded in helping K-12 mathematics education. In B. Acu, D. Danielli, M. Lewicka, A. Pati, S. RV, & M. Teboh-Ewungkem (Eds.), Advances in Mathematical Sciences, Association for Women in Mathematics Series, 21, 351–360. Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42687-3_23

Ekmekci, A. (2020, March 17). RUSMP represents Houston and Rice U. Village News, 35(41), pp. 1, 12.

Franklin, A. (2020, July 27). Rice receives NSF grant to boost STEM education. Rice News.

Gillespie, L. (2020, July 27). National Science Foundation gives $1.4 million grant to Rice, other universities nationwide. Houston Business Journal.

McCoy, A. (2020, December). Evaluation of the Rice University Robert Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship Program (RUSMP DN: 20-01). Houston, TX: Evaluation and Data Management Services, Inc.

Papakonstantinou, A., & Ekmekci, A. (2020). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: Supporting excellence in K-16 mathematics since 1987. In B. Acu, D. Danielli, M. Lewicka, A. Pati, S. RV, & M. Teboh-Ewungkem (Eds.), Advances in Mathematical Sciences, Association for Women in Mathematics Series, 21, 361–369. Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42687-3_24

Papakonstantinou, A. (2020). How to inspire students to experience the joy of learning mathematics. In Teach Mathematics with a Sense of Humor: Why (and How to) be a Funnier and More Effective Mathematics Teacher and Laugh all the way to your Classroom? [ISBN 978-1-925128-0408].

Papakonstantinou, A. (2020, February 18). RUSMP hosts STEM Conference for Educators. Village News/Southwest News, 35(37), pp. 2, 9.

Papakonstantinou, A., White, C., & Ward, R. (2020, Fall). Doing the Numbers during COVID-19. Rice at Large, 43, p. 5.

Papakonstantinou, A., White, C., & Ward, R. (2020, Spring). Rice Offers Free Math Activities During COVID-19. Rice at Large.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2020, October 13). RUSMP's First Virtual Networking Conference Was a Huge Success. Village News, 36(20), p. 1.

Passwaters, A. (2020, April 2). Rice offers free math activities for children during COVID-19. Rice News.

Ward, R. (2020). How Arts Education Supports Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Success. Texas Cultural Trust State of the Arts Report.

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White, C. (2020, Winter). Computer science demystified at Burrus Elementary. Rice at Large, 41, p. 5.

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White, C. (2020, April 7). New to Homeschooling? RUSMP Offers PreK-12 Mathematics Resources For At-Home Use. Village News/Southwest News, 35(44), pp. 1, 8.

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Papakonstantinou, A. (2019, March 26). RUSMP and Rice Athletics launch Spring Break Math-Letics. Village News/Southwest News, 33(42), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2019, Spring). A circle that attracts mathematicians. Rice at Large, 39, p. 3.

Papakonstantinou, A., & Parr, R. (2019, April 16). Rice Hosts Association of Women in Mathematics Research Symposium. Village News/Southwest News, 33(45), pp. 2, 9.

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Parr, R. (2019, February 19). RUSMP hosts celebration of Black History Month at Networking Conference. Village News, 33(37), pp. 1, 16.

Parr, R. (2019, March 19). Noyce Fellows share experiences at Western Region Noyce Conference. Village News/Southwest News, 33(41), pp. 7, 9.

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Papakonstantinou, A. (2018, February 27). RUSMP Noyce Fellow hosts Louisiana Noyce Fellows. Village News/Southwest News, 32(38), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2018, March 27). Rice School rocks! Rock and crystal expert visits with second-graders at the Rice School. Village News, 32(42), pp. 1, 12.

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Papakonstantinou, A. (2018, September 25). Teachers share summer STEM externship experiences at RUSMP Networking Conference. Village News, 33(17), pp. 1, 12.

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Parr, R. (2018, June 12). RUSMP hosts Milby H.S. students at new STEM institute on the Rice campus. Village News/Southwest News, 33(2), p. 3.

Polley, R. & Parr, R. (2018, Spring/Summer). Pythagoras unchained. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 64(1), pp. 26-30.

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Village News/Southwest News Staff. (2018, May 29). Trafton Acacemy teacher recognized for achievements in computer science. Village News/Southwest News, 32(51), p. 3.

White, C. (2018, December 18). RUSMP provides math challenges for students at School House Mania. Village News/Southwest News, 33(29), p. 3.

Almond, B. (2017, July 19). Spencer Foundation funds RUSMP study. Rice News.

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Corkin, D., Horn, C., & Pattison, D. (2017). The effects of an active learning intervention in biology on college students’ classroom motivational climate perceptions, motivation, and achievement. Educational Psychology, 1-19. DOI: 10.1080/01443410.2017.1324128

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Glynn, J. (2017, August). Opening doors: How selective colleges and universities are expanding access for high-achieving, low-income students. Landsdowne VA: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.

McCoy, A. (2017, November). The Rice University Robert Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship Program (RU-MTF) Year 2: 2017 Report (RUSMP DN: 17-02). Houston, TX: Evaluation and Data Management Services, Inc.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2017, September 5). The Rice School/La Esceula Rice hosts an eclipse watch party. Village/Southwest News. 32(14), p. 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2017, December 11). RUSMP helps HISD students with computer coding. Rice News.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2017, December 12). International Hour of Code at The Rice School/La Escuela Rice. Village/Southwest News. 32(28), pp. 1,12.

Passwater, A. (2017, December 18). School House Mania rocks Tudor Fieldhouse. Rice News.

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Smith, D., Papakonstantinou, A., & Parr, R. (2017, August 1). Rice Math Camps, Programs at St. Mark’s Episcopal. Village/Southwest News, 32(9), pp. 1, 12.

Taylor, S. (2017, December 1). UHD Researcher Among Recipients of Spencer Foundation Grant. UHD News.

Troutman, S., & White, C. (2017, Spring). Basketball + Mathematics = Excitement. Rice at Large, 33, p. 5.

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Williams, M. (2017, August 21). Eclipse brightens first day of classes. Rice News.

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Fisher, A. (2016, November 29). RUSMP and Houston ISD Hosted First US Bebras Computing Challenge. Village News/Southwest News, 31(27), pp. 1, 12.

Mironychev, A. (2016). Logical Arrangements of Topics in the High School Geometry Curriculum: An International Comparison. Journal of Universality of Global Education Issues, 3, pp. 1-16. ISSN-2575-9388.

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Parr, R. (2016, March 22). Math + basketball = A super Saturday. Village/Southwest News, 30(43), p. 10.

Parr, R. (2016, August 30). RUSMP Hosts Exciting Science and Health Games. Village/Southwest News, 31(14), p. 2.

Parr, R. (2016, Fall). Online games promote health and science. Rice at Large, 32, p. 5.

Parr, R. (2016, October 7). The Way I See It: RUSMP’s role at White House Computer Science Summit. Rice University News.

Rice News Staff (2016, April 18). Code.org selects Rice to help increase access to computer science education. Rice University News.

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Williams, M. (2016, March 1). Rice University School Math Project wins NSF Teaching grant. Rice News.

Yu, S.L., Corkin, D. M., & Trenor, J. M. (2016). STEM motivation and persistence among underrepresented minority students: A social cognitive perspective. In J. DeCuir-Gunby & P. A. Schutz (Eds.), Race and ethnicity in the study of motivation in education (pp. 67-81). NY: Routledge.

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Ekmekci, A. (2015, April). Are we measuring it accurately: Mathematical literacy in the PISA context? Paper presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Chicago, IL.

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Ekmekci, A., & Gulacar, O. (2015). A case study for comparing the effectiveness of a computer simulation and a hands-on activity on learning electric circuits. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology, 11(4), 765-775. DOI: 10.12973/eurasia.2015.1438a

Evans, J. (2015, August 10). Tapia Math-Science Scholars Program offers students an incalculable experience. Rice University News.

Fisher, A. (2015, September 22). RUSMP hosts exciting Code.org workshop for Houston Educators. Village News/Southwest News, 30(17), p. 8.

Fisher, A., & Zhou, J. (2015, Summer). RUSMP helps students find balance. Rice at Large, 28, p. 6.

Fisher, A., & Zhou, J. (2015, June 9). RUSMP helps students find balance with STEM. Village News/Southwest News, 30(2), pp. 10, 13.

Megarity, H. (2015, November 12). Math students explore with Dr. P. Episcopal High School News, 31(4), p. 4.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2015, June 30). Rice University program hosts math teachers. Village News/Southwest News, 30(5), p. 7.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2015, December 8). The Rice School/La Escuela Rice holds successful STEM Fall Festival night. Village News/Southwest News, 30(28), p. 8.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2015, December 29). Warming up to STEM courtside. Village News/Southwest News, 30(31), p. 7.

Papakonstantinou, J. (2015, November 3). EHS Knights volunteer with Rice University at Energy Day. Village News/Southwest News, 30(23), pp. 12-13.

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Parr, R. (2015, August 18). Rice Mathematics Department (RUSMP), teacher collaborations continue. Village News/Southwest News, 30(12), p. 8.

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Fisher, A. (2014, Spring). TODOS: Mathematics for all. Rice at Large, 24, p. 6.

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Papakonstantinou, A. (2014, May 20). The Rice School's new math club completes a successful first year. Village News/Southwest News, 28(50), p.16.

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Papakonstantinou, A. (2014, Winter). Rice offers solutions in developing mathematics leaders. Rice at Large, 23, p. 7.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2014, December 30). Doing math courtside: RUSMP sums things up during Rice basketball's warm-up. Village News/Southwest News, 29 (30), p.1.

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Papakonstantinou, A., & Mock, T. (2013). The Rice University/Project GRAD Advanced Mathematics Institute funded by Shell Oil Company: 2013 report. RUSMP DN 13-02.

Parr, R. (2013, March 12). Rice program energizes mathematics teachers in Aldine. Northeast Beltway 8 News, 37(11), p. 7.

Parr, R. (2013, July 2). RUSMP hosts summer seminar for HISD math teachers. Village News/Southwest News, 28(5), p. 3.

Parr, R., & Kamau, N. (2013). Teachers’ beliefs regarding reform standards, equity and self-efficacy for teaching. In M.V., Martinez & A.C. Superfine (Eds.) Proceedings of the Thirty-fifth Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (p. 952). Chicago, IL: University of Illinois-Chicago.

Ptomey, S. (2013, March 5). Rice University program energizes mathematics teachers in AISD. Aldine Independent School District News.

Troutman, S., & White, C. (2013, May 28). Students Catch a Glimpse of College Life. Village News, 27(52), p. 2.

Troutman, S., & White, C. (2013, Fall). Fifth graders discover the wonders of Rice. Rice at Large, 22, p. 6.

Troutman, S., & White, C. (2013, September 10). Local math teachers study at Rice University. Village News, 28(15), p. 8.

Ward, R. (2013). Constructing castles: Using the art of Paul Klee to explore shape. Early Years: The Journal of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, 34(2), 11-13.

Ward, R. (2013). Use mouth-watering art to master math concepts. Texas Child Care Quarterly, 37(1).

Ward, R. (2013). Using the art of Klee to teach fractions. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 60 (2), 6-10.

White, C. (2013, Spring). RUSMP develops mathematics campus leaders. Rice at Large, 21, pp. 10-11.

White, C. (2013, September/October). Supporting a principal's vision to improve mathematics instruction. Principal, 93(1), 36-37.

Kamau, N., & Parr, R. (2012). Lead teachers foster institutional changes in their schools and school districts. RUSMP DN 12-02.

McCoy, A. (2012). Rice University School Mathematics Project's 2009-2012 Teacher Quality Program for K-12 Mathematics Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN 12-03.

McCoy, A., Papakonstantinou, A., Parr, R., & Kamau, N. (2012). Characteristics of lead teachers and their roles in the institutionalization of the Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute on their campuses: A case study. RUSMP DN 12-01.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2012, Winter). RUSMP to celebrate 25 years of mathematic engagement. Rice at Large,17, p. 5.

Papakonstantinou, A., & Kamau, N. (2012). The Rice University/Project GRAD Advanced Mathematics Institute funded by Shell Oil Company: 2012 report. RUSMP DN 12-04.

Parr, R. (2012, Spring). Painting a mathematical canvas, one stroke at a time. Rice at Large, 18, p. 4.

Troutman, S., & White, C. (2012, Fall). Mathematics teachers gather at Rice. Rice at Large, 19, p. 7.

Ward, R. (2012). Math + art = Fun activities for discovering mathematical magic in modern art. Houston, TX: Bright Sky Press.

Ward, R., & Troutman, S. (2012). If you want to motivate the learning of mathematics, then use the visual arts as a lens to learning. In D. Lapp & B. Moss (Eds.), Exemplary instruction in the middle grades: Teaching that supports engagement and rigorous learning. (pp. 35-52). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

Williams, M. (2012, February 22). It all adds up. Rice News.

Kamau, N., McCoy, A., Papakonstantinou, A., & Parr, R. (2011, January). Teachers' professionalism, students' achievement, and systemic change. Paper presented at the 2011 National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference. Washington, DC.

McCoy, A. (2011). Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute: Summative evaluation report. RUSMP DN 11-01.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2011. June 24). Galveston students explore science, Mathematics outside the classroom. The Rice News.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2011, June 25). Island students explore space science at Rice. The Galveston County Daily News, 169(76), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2011, June 28). Galveston students explore Rice University. Village News, 26 (5), p. 2.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2011, Fall). Mathematics, science, tornadoes and hurricanes. Rice at Large, 16, p. 3.

Parr, R. (2011, August 15). Isle teachers get to explore math at Rice. The Galveston County Daily News, 169(127), p. 2.

Parr, R. (2011, August 16). Galveston teachers explore mathematics at Rice University. Village News, 26 (12), pp. 1, 20.

Parr, R. (2011, Winter). RUSMP answers the call. Rice at Large, 14, p. 6.

Rodriguez, J. (2011, August 2). Project GRAD high school students study mathematics at Rice. Village News, 26(10), p. 1.

Rodriguez, J., & Kamau, N. (2011). The Rice University/Project GRAD Advanced Mathematics Institute funded by Shell Oil Company: 2011 report. RUSMP DN 11-02.

Troutman, S. (2011). Promoting the investigation of mathematics in the real world. The Charter Schools Resource Journal, 7, 1-9.

Troutman, S., & White, C. (2011, Spring). Teaching mathematics with the iPod touch. Rice at Large, 15, p. 7.

Troutman, S., & White, C. (2011, April 26). iPod touch class for elementary mathematics teachers. Village News, 25(48), pp. 1, 8.

White, C. (2011, February 15). The Class of 2020 Takes a glimpse into college life. Village News, 25 (38), p. 20.

White, C. (2011, Spring). A glimpse of college life. Rice at Large, 15, p. 4.

Ballering, L. (2010, July 6). Project GRAD institutes giving students a glimpse of college life. News@HISD.

Evans, J. (2010, July 29). Galveston students visit Rice campus. The Rice News.

Howe, A. (2010, Fall). Program adds art to math. Fort Worth Business Press School Guide, p. 4.

Martinez, D., Desiderio, M., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2010). Teaching: A job or a profession? The perceptions of educators. The Educational Forum, 74(4), 289-296.

Matthews, K., & Hollingsworth, M. (2010, April 8). Making the case for civic engagement in schools. The Houston Chronicle, p. B9.

Medina, D. D. (2010, Fall). Seeing and teaching math. Rice at Large, 13, pp. 1, 7.

Osborne, S. G. (2010, September 13). HISD debuts live, interactive math television show September 14. News@HISD.

Osborne, S. G. (2010, September 15). HISD pupils can tune in to help from "Math-a-Letics " interactive TV. West University Examiner, 10 (37), p. 4B.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2010, July 6). Project GRAD students learn advanced mathematics at Rice University. Village News, 25(6), p. 10.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2010, July 27). Galveston students visit the Rice University campus. Village News, 25 (9), pp. 1, 16.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2010, July 30). Galveston students visit Rice University. Galveston County The Daily News, 168(116), p. 2.

Parr, R. (2010, Spring). Creating exemplary leaders in mathematics. Rice at Large, 12, p. 4.

Parr, R., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2010, January). The Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute/Houston Independent School District Lesson Study Project. Paper presented at the 2010 National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference. Washington, DC.

Troutman, S. (2010, June 8). Rice University gets invaded. Village News, 25(2), pp. 1, 8.

Troutman, S. (2010, Fall). Connecting classroom mathematics to the outside world. Rice at Large, 13, p. 4.

Ward, R. (2010). The Rice University/Project GRAD Advanced Mathematics Institute: 2010 report. RUSMP DN 10-02.

Ward, R. (2010). The Wheatley Preparing to Dream Program - A Collaboration Between The Rice University School Mathematics Project and Project GRAD: 2010 report. RUSMP DN 10-01.

White, C. (2010, Winter). A visit to Rice inspires students. Rice at Large, 11, p. 7.

Williams, M. (2010, September 16). ‘Math-A-Letics’ scores with grade schoolers: Rice-backed project goes live to help HISD kids with mathematics. The Rice News.

Bergin, K., & Hamos, J. (2009). Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program: A research and development effort.

McCoy, A. (2009). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Elementary Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 09-01.

McCoy, A. (2009). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 09-04.

McCoy, A. (2009). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Intermediate Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 09-02.

McCoy, A. (2009). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 09-03.

McCoy, A. (2009). Year 5 Evaluation Report: Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. RUSMP DN: 09-05.

Papakonstantinou, A., Sack, J., & Parr, R. (2009). Development of Texas Master Mathematics Teachers through the Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. Paper presented at the 2009 National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference. Washington, DC.

Sack, J., & Kamau, N. (2009). The impact of the lead teacher professional learning community within the Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. The Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations, 11, 141-162.

Stark, J. (2009, June 25). Rice reaches out to Houston high schools: Project GRAD Summer Institutes at Rice prepare college hopefuls. The Rice News.

Ward, R. (2009). The Rice University/Project GRAD Advanced Mathematics Institute: 2009 report. RUSMP DN: 09-06.

Ward, R. (2009). The Rice University/Project GRAD Advanced Mathematics Institute - Wheatley component: 2009 report. RUSMP DN: 09-07.

White, C. (2009, Spring). Math: It's fun and exciting. Rice at Large, 9, p. 4.

Almond, B. (2008, July 10). Kumari named Associate Provost for K-12 Initiatives. The Rice News.

Fordham, E. (2008, March 25). Lunar eclipse makes a shadow over West U. Village News, 22(41), pp. 1, 24.

Kamau, N., & Sack, J. (2008). The impact of the lead-teacher professional learning community. Paper presented at the 2008 National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference. Washington, DC.

McCoy, A. (2008). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Elementary Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 08-01.

McCoy, A. (2008). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 08-02.

McCoy, A. (2008). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 08-03.

McCoy, A. (2008). Year 4 evaluation report: Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. RUSMP DN: 08-04.

Papakonstantinou, A, (2008, March 26). The way I see it: Magical mathematical tour of the Rice campus. The Rice News.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2008, July 8). Math students tackle cold questions. Village News. 24(6), p. 9.

Sack, J. J. (2008). Commonplace intersections within a high school mathematics leadership institute. Journal of Teacher Education, 59(2), 189-199.

Sack, J. J., & Vazquez, I. (2008). Three-dimensional visualization: Children’s non-conventional verbal representations. In O. Figueras, J.L. Cortina, S. Alatorre, T. Rojano, & A. Sepulveda (Eds.), Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of PME 32 and PME-NA XXX. Mexico: Cinvestav-UMSNH, 4, 217-224.

Ward, R. (2008). Integrating mathematics and the visual arts. The Charter Schools Resource Journal, 2 , 1-8.

Ward, R. (2008). The Rice University/Project GRAD Advanced Summer Mathematics Academy 2008 report. RUSMP DN: 08-05.

Ward, R. (2008, Spring). Girls can do math, too: Connecting math, literacy and the visual arts. Rice at Large, 6, p. 3.

Ward, R. (2008, April 22). Study of water and land prepares students for Earth Day. Village News, 22(48), pp. 1, 12.

Ward, R. (2008, July 29). Students explore mathematics using the lens of the visual arts at Rice University. Village News, 24(9), p. 5.

Burrus, C. (2007, Spring). Building bridges between Rice research and Houston's teaching communities. Rice at Large, 3, p. 7.

Feinberg, S. (2007, December 4). Boosting student achievement in math and science. The Greentree Gazette, p. 1.

Grant, C., & Parr, R. (2007). Evaluation report of the 2006-2007 Pershing/Rice University Math Partnership: PUMPing up Math Achievement. RUSMP DN: 07-04.

Grant, C., Parr. R., & Amos, B. (2007). School accountability report: Fine arts and focused impact schools-Pershing Middle School 2006- 2007. Houston: Houston A+ Challenge.

Hill, A., McCoy, A., Papakonstantinou, A., Parr, R., & Sack, J. (2007). Strengthening mathematics teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge through collaborative investigations in combinatorics. In T. Lamberg & L. Wiest (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 887-889). Stateline (Lake Tahoe), NV: University of Nevada.

McCoy, A. (2007). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Elementary Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 07-01.

McCoy, A. (2007). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 07-03.

McCoy, A. (2007). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 07-02.

McCoy, A. (2007). Year 3 Evaluation Report: Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. RUSMP DN: 07-04.

Muller, D., & Ward, R. (2007). Art and algebra? Middle school students discover algebra in Calder mobiles. Mathematics in School, 36(3), 15-21.

National Science Foundation (2007, July 18). Student results show benefits of Math and Science Partnerships.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2007, Summer). Math teachers hone their skills at Rice Summer Campus Program. Rice at Large, 4, p. 2.

Parr, R. (2007, Fall). Mathematics Leadership Institute develops elite group of teachers. Rice at Large, 5, p. 6.

Pool, J. J. (2007, July 20). Benefits of university and K-12 partnership proven in national study: Student scores improve when their teachers attend Rice's Mathematics Leadership Institute and similar programs. The Rice News.

Science Daily (2007, July 18). Student results show benefits of math and science partnerships.

Ward, R. (2007). Literature-based activities integrating mathematics with other content areas, Grades K-2. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon/Longman.

Ward, R. (2007). Literature-based activities integrating mathematics with other content areas, Grades 3-5. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon/Longman.

Ward, R. (2007). Literature-based activities integrating mathematics with other content areas, Grades 6-8. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon/Longman.

Ward, R. (2007). Providing authentic technology experiences for K-8 preservice teachers in elementary mathematics classrooms. The Charter Schools Resource Journal, 3, 10-20.

Anhalt, C., Ward, R., & Vinson, K. (2006). Teacher candidates’ growth in designing mathematical tasks as exhibited in their lesson planning. Teacher Educator, 41(3), 172-186.

Arnold, M. (2006, Winter). Where can I go to be a real teacher? Rice Sallyport, 62(2), 28-29.

Dorsey, D. (2006, September 7). Adding up the results: Math project marks 20 successful years. Rice News 16(5), pp. 1-2.

Grant, C., Parr, R., Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2006). Evaluation Report of the 2005-2006 Pershing/Rice University Math Partnership: PUMPing up Math Achievement. RUSMP DN: 06-01.

McCoy, A. (2006). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Elementary Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 06-02.

McCoy, A. (2006). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 06-04.

McCoy, A. (2006). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 06-03.

McCoy, A. (2006). Year 2 evaluation report: Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. RUSMP DN: 06-05.

Ofiesh, N., Rohas, C., & Ward, R. (2006). Applying principles of universal design to the assessment of student learning. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 19(2), 173-181.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2006, Summer). RUSMP celebrates 20 years of service. Rice at Large, 1(1), p. 7.

Parr, R., & Sack, J. (2006, Fall). Mathematics teachers expand their knowledge. Rice at Large, 1(2), p. 6.

Tran, M. (2006, October 19). U.S. math students feel good despite their lagging scores. The Houston Chronicle 106(6) , p. A3.

Ward, R. (2006). Engaging students with special needs with graphing software. Leading and Learning with Technology, 33(6), 31.

Ward, R. (2006). Modeling effective pedagogical strategies for teaching mathematics. The Charter Schools Resource Journal, 2,1-9.

Ward, R. (2006). One if by land; three if by sea?. Mathematics Teaching, 194, 20-21.

Ward, R. (2006). Paul Revere’s mathematical ride: Integrating geography, mathematics, and children’s literature. Arizona Reading Journal, XXXII(1), 24-26.

Ward, R. (2006). Tessellations to the rescue. Leading and Learning with Technology, 33(7), 30.

Ward, R., & Muller, D. (2006). Algebra and art. Mathematics Teaching, 198, 22-26.

Almond, B. J. (2005, January 9). Rice university receives grant to improve math instruction. Houston Business Journal.

Almond, B. J. (2005, January 15). High school, university team up to improve math instruction. Ascribe: The Public Interest Newswire.

Almond, B. J. (2005, May 26). Dept. of Ed's Sclafani to speak. Rice News, 14(35), p. 7.

Grant, C., Parr, R., Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2005). Evaluation report of the 2004-2005 Pershing/Rice University Math Partnership: PUMPing up Math Achievement. RUSMP DN: 05-02.

Johnson, L. (2005, June 6). Local schools participate in math and science initiative. Houston Public Media.

McCoy, A. (2005). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Geometry Module evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 05-01.

McCoy, A. (2005). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for the Algebra Module evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 05-06.

McCoy, A. (2005). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for the Geometry Module evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 05-07.

McCoy, A. (2005). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for the Middle School Mathematics Module, Part I evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 05-04.

McCoy, A. (2005). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for the Middle School Mathematics Module, Part II evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 05-05.

McCoy, A. (2005). Year 2 evaluation report: Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. RUSMP DN: 05-08.

Naimi, B., Raley, A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2005). Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) awareness, education, action: Closing the achievement gap. RUSMP DN: 05-03.

Ptomey, S. (2005, March 1). Rice Mathematics Leadership Institute comes to Aldine ISD. Aldine Independent School District News.

Sack, J. (2005, February). The Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institutes Comes to HISD. Houston Independent School District. FYI For Your Information, p. 4.

Sheridan, P. (2005, January 15). High schools and a university team up to improve math instruction. Research @ Rice.

Ward, R. (2005). Impact of mentoring on teacher efficacy. Academic Exchange Quarterly 9(4), 148-154.

Ward, R. (2005). Numeracy and literacy: Teaching K-8 mathematics using children’s literature. Colorado Springs, CO: PEAK.

Ward, R. (2005). Using children’s literature to inspire K-8 preservice teachers’ future mathematics pedagogy. The Reading Teacher, 59(2), 132-143.

Almond, B. J. (2004, December 16). New math institute seeks to help teachers engage students. Rice News, 14(17), pp. 1-2.

Almond, B. J. (2004, December 24). Grant to Rice to fund Math Leadership Institute. Northwest News.

Almond, B. J. (2005, December 24). Grant to Rice to fund Math Leadership Institute. River Oaks Examiner.

Almond, B.J. (2004, December 29). Teachers to attend summer school. Houston Chronicle, 104(77), p. B2.

Anhalt, C., Ward, R., & Vinson, K. (2004). The mathematics curriculum: Prosecution, defense, verdict. In K.D. Vinson & E.W. Ross (Eds.), Defending the public schools: Volume 3: Curriculum continuity and change in the 21st century (pp. 47-60). Westport, CT: Praeger Perspectives.

Ervin, E. (2004, December 24). Grant to Rice to fund Math Leadership Institute. Memorial Examiner.

Lescalleet, C. (2004, December 23). Grant to Rice to fund Math Leadership Institute. Bellaire/River Oaks/West University Examiner.

McCoy, A. (2004). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Elementary School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 04-01.

McCoy, A. (2004). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 04-03.

McCoy, A. (2004). Rice University School Mathematics Project's Teacher Quality Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 04-02.

National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.(2004). NSF announces third-year Math and Science Partnership grants and eases institutional cost-sharing requirements. NCSM Newsletter, 35(2), 28.

Parr, R., Papakonstantinou, A., Schweingruber, H.A., & Cruz, P. (2004). Professional development to support the NCTM Standards: Lessons from the Rice University School Mathematics Project's Summer Campus Program. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, 7(1), 3-12.

Saavedra, A. (2004, October 15). National Science Foundation grant: The Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute (MLI). Houston Independent School District Information Item.

Cannon, R., Parr, R., & Webb, A. (2003). Advanced mathematics educational support: Support, recommendations, and resources for facilitating collaboration, between higher education mathematics faculty and Texas public high schools. Austin, TX: The University of Texas, Charles A. Dana Center.

Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2003). The Alief/Rice University School Mathematics Project Cooperative Program 2003 report to the Shell Oil Company Foundation. RUSMP DN: 03-04.

Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2003). Houston Independent School District's Ninth Grade Success Initiative - the mathematics classroom as an effective learning community: Rice University School Mathematics Project report 2003. RUSMP DN: 03-03.

Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2003). The Rice University School Mathematics Project 2003 report to the AIM Foundation. RUSMP DN: 03-02.

Cruz, P., Turner, S., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2003). Building confidence in the classroom: The role of the master teacher. RUSMP DN: 03-01.

McCoy, A. (2003). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Elementary School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 03-05.

McCoy, A. (2003). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 03-07.

McCoy, A. (2003). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 03-06.

Parr, R., Papakonstantinou, A., Turner, S., & Bush, S. (2003). The Rice University/Project GRAD Summer Advanced Summer Mathematics Academy 2003 report. RUSMP DN: 03-08.

Schweingruber, H., Papakonstantinou, A., Parr, R., & Cruz, P. (2003). Professional development to support the NCTM Standards: Lessons from the Rice University School Mathematics Project's Summer Campus Program. RUSMP DN: 03-09.

Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2002). The Alief/Rice University School Mathematics Project Cooperative Program 2002 report to the Shell Oil Company Foundation. RUSMP DN: 02-03.

Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2002). Houston Independent School District's Ninth Grade Success Initiative - the mathematics classroom as an effective learning community: Rice University School Mathematics Project Report 2002. RUSMP DN: 02-02.

Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2002). The Rice University School Mathematics Project 2002 report to the AIM Foundation. RUSMP DN: 02-01.

Cruz, P., Parr, R., Papakonstantinou, A., & Bush, S. (2002). The Rice University/Project GRAD Summer Advanced Summer Mathematics Academy 2002 report. RUSMP DN: 02-04.

Killion, J. (2002). Algebra Initiative. In What works in the high school: Results-based staff development (pp. 80-83). Oxford, OH: National Staff Development Council.

Killion, J. (2002). Rice University School Mathematics Project Summer Campus Program. In What works in the elementary school: Results-based staff development (pp. 120-123). Oxford, OH: National Staff Development Council.

Killion, J. (2002). The Rice University School Mathematics Project Summer Campus Program. In What works in the high school: Results-based staff development (pp. 84-90). Oxford, OH: National Staff Development Council.

McCoy, A. (2002). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Elementary School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 02-05.

McCoy, A. (2002). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 02-07.

McCoy, A. (2002). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 02-06.

Schweingruber, H., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2002). The Rice University School Math Project - HISD North District - Toyota USA Project summative report (1999-2002). RUSMP DN: 02-08.

McCoy, A. (2001). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Elementary School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 01-01.

McCoy, A. (2001). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 01-03.

McCoy, A. (2001). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 01-02.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). The Rice University School Mathematics Project's Summer Campus Program evaluation report to the AIM Foundation. Summer 2001. RUSMP DN: 01-04.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). The Rice University School Mathematics Project's Summer Campus Program evaluation report to the Shell Foundation. Summer 2001. RUSMP DN: 01-05.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2001, November). University/ School district collaboration for change. Paper presented at the Houston Independent School District and Annenberg Challenge Conference for the University of Toledo. Houston, TX.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2001, December). Building professional learning communities. Paper presented at the National Science Foundation Southwest Regional Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Papakonstantinou, A. (2001, December). Measuring the impact of a professional development program. Paper presented at the National Science Foundation Southwest Regional Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Parr, R., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). The Rice University School Mathematics Project's Summer Campus Program. Newark, DE: Delaware Professional Development Center.

Parr, R., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). The Rice University School Mathematics Project's Urban Programs. Newark, DE: Delaware Professional Development Center.

Parr, R., Papakonstantinou, A., & Bush, S. (2001). The Rice University/Project GRAD Summer Advanced Summer Mathematics Academy 2001 report. RUSMP DN: 01-06.

Schweingruber, H. (2001, April). The impact of transition to high school on motivation in mathematics among urban minority high school students. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.

Schweingruber, H. A., Armstrong, R., & Ater, M. (2001). Rice-North District-Toyota USA Project formative evaluation report. Summer 2001. RUSMP DN: 01-07.

Schweingruber, H. A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). The Alief/Rice University School Mathematics Project Cooperative Program 2001 report to the Shell Oil Company Foundation. RUSMP DN: 01-09.

Schweingruber, H. A., & Rasmussen, S. (2001). Rice University School Mathematics Project and Education for the Energy Industry Summer Program evaluation report. Summer 2001. RUSMP DN: 01-02.

Schweingruber, H. A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). The Alief/Rice University School Mathematics Project Cooperative Program 2001 report to the Shell Oil Company Foundation. RUSMP DN: 01-09.

Eaves, E. (2000). Progress report and next steps: North District - Houston Independent School District. In F. Curcio (Ed.), Proceedings of Diversity, Equity, and Standards: An Urban Agenda in Mathematics Education (pp. 97-98). New York University, New York, NY.

Schweingruber, H., & Nease, A. (2000, April). Teachers' reasons for participating in professional development programs: Do they impact program outcomes? Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Schweingruber, H. A., Couette, A., & King, E. (2000). Rice-North District-Toyota USA Project formative evaluation report. Summer 2000. RUSMP DN: 00-01.

Schweingruber, H. A., Posada, A., & Walker, W. (2000). Rice University School Mathematics Project and Education for the Energy Industry summer program evaluation report. Summer 2000. RUSMP DN: 00-02.

Schweingruber, H. A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2000). The Alief/Rice University School Mathematics Project Cooperative Program 2000 report to the Shell Oil Company Foundation. RUSMP DN: 00-03.

Schweingruber, H. A., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2000). The Alief/Rice University School Mathematics Project Cooperative Program 2000 report to the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. RUSMP DN: 00-04.

Willis, C. (2000). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Elementary School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 00-05.

Willis, C. (2000). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 00-06.

Willis, C. (2000). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 00-07.

Dial, M. (1999). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Elementary School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 99-01.

Dial, M. (1999). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 99-02.

Killion, J. (1999). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. In What works in the middle: Results-based staff development (pp. 94-97). Oxford, OH: National Staff Development Council.

Nease, A. (1999). Do motives matter: An examination of reasons for attending training and their influence on training effectiveness (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Rice University, Houston, TX.

Schweingruber, H. (1999). Sharpstown Middle School Urban Program Evaluation report. Summer 1999. RUSMP DN: 99-08.

Schweingruber, H., & Papakonstantinou, A. (1999). The Alief/Rice University School Mathematics Project Cooperative Program 1999 report to the Shell Oil Company Foundation. RUSMP DN: 99-09.

Schweingruber, H., Papakonstantinou, A., Herbert, E., & Wells, R. O. (1999). Professional development to support the NCTM Standards: Lessons from the Rice University School Mathematics Project. RUSMP 99-03.

Schweingruber, H. A. (1999). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. The Mathematics Teacher, 92 (7), 644.

Schweingruber, H. A. (1999). Rice-North District-Toyota USA Project formative evaluation report. Summer 1999. RUSMP DN: 99-05.

Schweingruber, H. A. (1999). Rice University School Mathematics Project and Education for the Energy Industry Summer Program evaluation report. Summer 1999. RUSMP DN: 99-06.

Schweingruber, H. A. (1999). Revere Middle School Urban Program Evaluation report. Summer 1999. RUSMP DN: 99-07.

Schweingruber, H. A., Papakonstantinou, A., Herbert, E., & Rohr, M. (1999). Houston Independent School District High School Algebra Initiative: Year two interim report. RUSMP DN: 99-04.

Dial, M. (1998). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle and High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 98-02.

Papakonstantinou, A., & Casey, J. (1998, March). Professional growth opportunities for grades 7-12 mathematics teachers: An urban perspective. In Proceedings from the Moving On Mathematically in Ohio Conference, Ohio University: Athens, OH.

Schweingruber, H., Papakonstantinou, A., Herbert, B., & Rohr, M. (1998). University/School District collaboration for change: Houston's Algebra Initiative. RUSMP DN: 98-01.

Dial, M. (1997). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle and High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 97-01.

Dial, M. (1996). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for K-12 Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 96-01.

Papakonstantinou, A., Berger, S., Wells, R. O., & Austin, J. D. (1996, November/December). The Marshall Plan: Rice University Mathematics Affiliates Program. Schools in the Middle: Theory into Practice, 39-46.

Papakonstantinou, A., Hemphill, S., & Quast, C. (1996). The Rice University School Mathematics Project's Houston Urban Program at Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Fort Bend ISD. RUSMP DN: 96-03.

Papakonstantinou, A., Stanley, M., & Wells, R. O. (1996). Rice University Urban Mathematics Program: The Revere Middle School STAR Program. RUSMP DN: 96-02

Austin, J. D., Dial, M., Papakonstantinou, A., & Wells, R. O. (1995). Student effects of a teacher enhancement project. RUSMP DN: 95-01.

Casey, J., Lanius, C., & Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). CRPC GirlTECH. RUSMP DN: 95-02.

Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Centerpiece: The Newsletter of the Rice University Center of Education, 2(2), 1.

Papakonstantinou, A., Tharp, B., & Miller, L. (1995). Effects of an integrated mathematics/science program on changing teachers' beliefs about their teaching. RUSMP DN: 95-03.

Brown, S., & Dial, M. (1994). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Houston Area Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 94-02.

Dial, M. (1994). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle and High School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 94-01.

Brown, S., & Dial, M. (1993). Evaluation of the Rice University School Mathematics Project, Final report. RUSMP DN: 93-01.

Austin, J. D. (1992). Implementing the standards: Teacher in-service and elementary student achievement. RUSMP DN: 92-01.

Dial, M. (1992). Improving student achievement via teacher enhancement. RUSMP DN: 92-02.

Austin, J. D., & Wells, R. O. (1991). Supplemental evaluation report for RUSMP. RUSMP DN: 91-01.

Austin, J. D., Herbert, E., & Wells, R. O. (1990). Master teachers as teacher role models. Mathematicians and Education Reform, 1, 189-196.

Brown, S. (1990). Rice University School Mathematics Project Eisenhower Program for Middle School Teachers evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 90-02.

Austin, J. D. (1989). Technology and transactions in mathematics education. In T.J. Cooney (Ed.), American perspectives in the Sixth International Congress on Mathematical Education (pp. 25-26). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Wells, R.O. (1989). A critique of ICME-6. In T. J. Cooney (Ed.), American perspectives in the Sixth International Congress on Mathematical Education (p.56). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Capper, J. (1987). Rice University School Mathematics Project evaluation report. RUSMP DN: 87-01.