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TIME2000 Seniors present fascinating Lessons
 Tuesday 11 December 2018At the December seminar, seniors Zhengwei Zhu, Hui Zhu, Rakib Ahmed, and Amalia Kouloglou (pictured left to right) shared lessons they created in their methods course. They demonstrated how well prepared they are to begin student teaching in spring 2019! View Photos |
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TIME 2000 Seminar Presenting "Classical Geometry"
 Tuesday, 13, November 2018 At the monthly seminar, TIME 2000 students learned about the interesting connections between mathematics and art from guest speaker Steve Pomerantz and his presentation, “Classical Geometry: An Artistic Perspective.” He presented mathematically detailed diagrams showing methods of creating tilings of a plane that are the foundation for the designs of many gorgeous mosques and Oriental rugs.
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DR. EUGENIA CHENG DELIVERS THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL TIME 2000 CONFERENCE
 2 November 2018 On Friday, 2 November, TIME 2000 hosted its seventeenth annual conference, Celebrating Mathematics Teaching. More than 400 high school students from 16 schools in the New York- Metropolitan region attended with more than 25 of their teachers. Also in attendance were 85 undergraduates, preservice teachers, and college faculty members. The opening session featured Dr. Eugenia Cheng, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her dynamic presentation, “How to Bake Pi: Making Abstract Mathematics Palatable,” set the tone for an outstanding conference. Exemplary mathematics teachers made exciting presentations that involved the conference participants in mathematical investigations and explorations. The 75 TIME 2000 undergraduates volunteered to prepare for and assist at the conference. Six TIME 2000 graduates returned to be on the program and one participated in a panel discussion conducted by TIME 2000 Senior, Bushra Mistry. A Texas Instrument handheld device and TIME 2000 gifts were raffled at the luncheon. Many thanks to Mathematics for America, MfA, for generously funding the conference.
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Dr. Phil Dituri explains “expected value” to TIME 2000 students.
Tuesday, 16, October 2018
At the monthly seminar, TIME 2000 students participated in “Games of Chance and Life Lessons,” presented by Dr. Philip Dituri, Director of Education, FiCycle. “Probablilty underlies many games of chance, but it’s not all fun and games,” said Dr. Dituri. The students had the opportunity to learn some life lessons using materials taken from the FiCycle curriculum.
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A WARM WELCOME TO NEW AND RETURNING TIME 2000 STUDENTS
25 September 2018
On Tuesday, 25September, new freshmen and qualifiers had the opportunity to meet their TIME 2000 peers at the first monthly seminar of the 2018-2019 academic year. The seminar was designed for students to meet and to get to know each other. TIME 2000 faculty members were also present to join in the festivities.
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MATHEMATICS TEACHERS HONORED AT DR. ARTZT’S ANNUAL REUNION
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Dr. Artzt’s annual reunion attracted more than 150 former and current students. TIME 2000 graduate, Ms. Katherine Cordoba (Class of 2018), recognized her high school mathematics teacher, Mr. Robert McTiernan, Robert F. Kennedy High School, for “Modeling Excellence in Mathematics and Promoting Mathematics Teaching as a Profession.” TIME 2000 sophomores, Vivian and Joseph, and senior, Zhengwei, nominated Ms. Maria Leon Chu (TIME 2000 undergraduate Class of 2010, and graduate Class of 2013), mathematics teacher at Francis Lewis High School, for the same award. Nominated by TIME 2000 graduate, Ms. Nicole Francipane (Class of 2007), The Mary Felicetti Award for being an outstanding cooperating teacher, was bestowed upon Mr. Eric Glatz (TIME 2000 undergraduate Class of 2002, graduate Class of 2005), Principal, Pace High School. TIME 2000 graduate, Mr. Daniel DeSousa (Class of 2017) nominated Ms. Francipane, mathematics teacher at the Queens School of Inquiry, for the same award. A special presentation on “Using the Apple iPad in Mathematics Instruction,” was delivered by Ms. Ana Mojocoa (TIME 2000 Class of 2004, graduate Class of 2012), mathematics teacher at Elmont Memorial High School. A great time was had by all!
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GRADUATION DAY AT QUEENS COLLEGE
Thursday, 31 May 2018
On Thursday, 31 May, the seventeenth cohort of TIME 2000 participated in the Queens College graduation on the Quad—CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! TIME 2000 GRADUATE RECEIVES THE ALICE ARTZT AWARD
 Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Ms. Kristin Combs, TIME 2000 graduate in the Class of 2015, and master’s degree recipient in the Class of 2018, was awarded the Alice Artzt Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is bestowed upon graduates who have a high GPA, and a devotion, a passion and a vision for teaching mathematics. Congratulations Kristin!
TIME 2000 SENIOR RECEIVES THE TIME 2000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
 Wednesday, 30 May 2018
At the Secondary Education and Youth Services Graduation and Awards Ceremony, Mr. Sam John received the TIME 2000 Graduate Scholarship sponsored by Professor Frances R. Curcio. In addition to Sam’s high GPA, he was also devoted to serving TIME 2000 in various capacities. He will continue to study for his master’s degree in secondary mathematics education at Queens College. Congratulations, Sam!
TIME 2000 SENIOR RECEIVES THE HERB FREMONT AWARD Wednesday, 30 May 2018At the Secondary Education and Youth Services Graduation and Awards Ceremony, Antoinette Koskinas received the Herb Fremont Award. The Fremont Award is given to an outstanding senior who will enter the Graduate Program in Secondary Mathematics Education following graduation from Queens College. Congratulations, Antoinette!
TIME 2000 SENIORS RECEIVE THE EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AWARD
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
The 2018 Excellence in Mathematics Award was bestowed upon Ms. Ellen Huynh and Ms. Elena Gomez, TIME 2000 seniors, for their high GPA. Congratulations, Ellen and Elena! |
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TIME 2000 SOPHOMORES HOST QUEENS SCHOOL OF INQUIRY 7TH GRADERS 14 May 2018On Monday, 14 May 2018, 28 seventh graders from the Queens School of Inquiry (QSI) and their mathematics teachers, Ms. Nicole Francipane (T2k Class of 2007) and Ms. Sylvia Omega (Undergraduate T2k Class of 2006, Graduate Class of 2009) participated in the Historical, Social, and Philosophical Foundations of Education class with TIME 2000 sophomores and their instructor, Professor Frances Curcio. The focus of the class was on a social issue—gender equity. Following the class, everyone was treated to a pizza party to celebrate the collaboration between QSI and TIME 2000. |
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TIME 2000 STUDENTS ATTEND THE QUEENS COLLEGE GALA
9 May 18
On Wednesday evening, 9 May 18, Ten of the TIME 2000 undergraduates joined Queens College faculty and staff in attending the Queens College Gala of the Queens College Foundation at Gustavino’s in Manhattan. A wonderful time was had by all!
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CLASS OF 2018 READY TO GRADUATE
2 May 2018
On Wednesday, 2 May, 9 TIME 2000 seniors, undergraduates in the seventeenth TIME 2000 cohort, were honored at a graduation party in the Patio Room at Queens College. More than 100 family, friends, and TIME 2000 students, faculty, and staff were on hand to congratulate them, after viewing their e-Yearbook. The seniors received awards from Dr. Alice Artzt, Director of the TIME 2000 Program, Mrs. Naomi Weinman, Program Administrator, and from officers of the Tutoring Club, MT4. View Photos |
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TIME 2000
Secondary Education & Youth Services
Queens College
Powdermaker Hall, Room 002
Phone: 718-997-5377
Fax: 718-997-5173
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