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WALTER R. RATHKAMP, PH.D.

Executive DirectorRegional Mathematics and Science Center

Saginaw Valley State University142 Regional Education Center North

7400 Bay RoadUniversity Center, MI 48710989.964.4117

rathkamp@svsu.edu

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

Indiana University; Bloomington, IN Post Doctoral 1972 1973Indiana University; Bloomington, IN Endocrinology Ph.D. 1972Indiana University; Bloomington, IN Biology M.A. 1968Cornell University; Ithaca, NY Biology B.S. 1964

APPOINTMENTS

Saginaw Valley State University; University Center, MichiganDow Corning Foundation Endowed Professorship in Education 2001 presentExecutive Director, Center for Mathematics and Science Education 1995 presentDirector, Mathematics Outreach Leadership Venture for Excellence 1994 present

(MOLVE)Director, SVSU Regional Mathematics and Science Center 1989 presentDirector, Science Education in Michigan Schools Curriculum Reform 1988 present

(SEMSplus)

Director, Science Outreach Leadership Venture for Excellence (SOLVE) 1986 presentProfessor of Biology 1983 presentAssociate Professor 1977 1983Assistant Professor 1973 1977President, SVSU Faculty Association 3 yearsChair, Biology Department 6 years

Dow Corning; Freeland, MichiganResearch Intern in Toxicology 1983

Indiana University; Bloomington, IndianaVisiting Professor 1976Post Doctoral 1972 1973Research Assistant 1970 1972Teaching Assistant 1967 1970

Indiana University Purdue University; Indianapolis, IndianaAssistant Professor 1973

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APPOINTMENTS (continued)

University at Indianapolis; Indianapolis, IndianaAssistant Professor (temporary position) 1973

Peace Corps; EthiopiaBiology Teacher 1964 1966

TEACHING HONORS

C First Rush Distinguished Lectureship 1998C Saginaw Valley State University Professorial Merit Award 1992C Faculty Association, University Service Award 1989 1990C Saginaw Valley State University Merit Award 1989C Science Quest, Michigan Technology Council, Can Doer 1989C

Saginaw Valley State University Merit Award 1988C Most Respected Faculty/Staff Member, Selected by Residential Students 1982C Outstanding Faculty Member of Saginaw Valley State College, by 1982

Michigan Association of Governing BoardsC Landee Award for Excellence in Teaching 1981

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

C NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)C ASCD (Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development)C Michigan Science Teachers Association (President, 19992000)C Michigan Academy of ScienceC Sigma XiC National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, Inc.C Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, Inc.C AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science)C MCTM (Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics)C National Science Teachers Association

PRESENTATIONS/GRANTS (last 10 years)

C Grant, 2009 Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative through the Great Lakes Fishery TrustPlanning Grant ($18,000)

C Grant, 20082009 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,878)C Grant, 20072008 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,878)C Grant, 20062009 Title II, B Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant, MDE

($6,065,607)C Grant, 20062007 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,878)

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PRESENTATIONS/GRANTS (continued)

C Grant, 20052006 Title II, A(3): Improving Teacher Quality Competitive GrantsProgram, MDE ($203,730)

C Grant, 20052006 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,959)C

Grant, 20052006 Title II, B(1): Mathematics and Science Partnership Program,MDE ($596,667)C Grant, 20042005 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,959)C Grant, 20042005 Title II, A(3): Improving Teacher Quality Grants Program, MDE

($228,068)C Grant, 20042005 Title II, Part B(1): Mathematics and Science Partnership

Competitive Grant Program, MDE ($541,028)C Grant, 20032004 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,959)C Grant, 20032004 Title II, B: Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, MDE

($491,581)C Grant, 20032004 Title II, A(3): Improving Teacher Quality Competitive Grants

Program, MDE ($186,140)C Grant, 20022003 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($314,988)C Grant, 20012002 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($314,988)C Grant, 20002001 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($319,123)C Grant, 20002001 Eisenhower Higher Education Professional Development

Competitive Grant Program, MDE ($75,000)C NSTA National Conference, Orlando, Florida, April 59, 2000, presentation on

MASER ProjectC NSTA Regional Conference, Detroit, Michigan, October 2023, 1999, presentation

on MASER Project and Generation IIC Grant, 19992000, SVSU Regional M/S Center, MDE ($296,000)C Grant, 19992000, MASER Project: Eisenhower HE Grant ($145,000)C Pre1999 work available upon request