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Conference Objectives

  • Build on the partnerships and networking from past Noyce Conference grants to develop evidence-based learning communities among Noyce teachers.
  • Increase the personal and professional connections among Midwest Noyce project members and Noyce Scholars across the region.
  • Enhance the scholarship of teaching and learning among Noyce participants and scholars.

Organizing Committee

Conference organizers form a partnership across multiple Noyce projects at multiple institutions. The collaborating team members are:

  • Dr. Willy Hunter, Illinois State University (Chair)

  • Dr. Charles Granger, University of Missouri, St. Louis

  • Dr. Jessica S. Krim, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  • Dr. Laura Barwegen, Wheaton College

  • Dr. Monica Medina, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

  • Ms. Nicolle Von Der Heyde, Illinois State University

  • Dr. Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, University of Kentucky

  • Dr. Sherri Martinie, Kansas State University
  • Dr. Dorene Huvaere, Lewis University  
  • Ms. Janet Moore, Regional Office of Education #17 McLean, Dewitt, and Livingston
  • Mr. Joshua Rappuhn, Rockford Public Schools
  • Dr. Faith Yarberry, University of Central Arkansas
  • Dr. Rebekka Darner, Illinois State University
  • Dr. Lara Smetana, Loyola University Chicago
  • Dr. Todd France, Ohio Northern University
  • Ms. Pamela Braun, Illinois State University

Midwest Noyce Projects Map

Midwest Noyce Projects Map