Mini-grants offer AMATYC members the opportunity to apply innovative techniques or new techniques in the process of teaching and learning mathematics. Mini-grants offer an opportunity and incentive to faculty to develop innovative projects that go beyond regular classroom responsibilities and to share these projects so they benefit their colleagues and students. All regular AMATYC members are eligible to apply.

Individual or group projects should fall within the following areas:

• Projects involving the application of technology into the learning process in ways that demonstrate creativity, purpose, and effectiveness.
• Projects designed to incorporate innovative teaching or learning strategies into the learning process.
• Research projects in assessing or improving the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Projects or topics that will be considered:

• Creating technology-based instructional materials or tutorials for use in traditional or distance learning classrooms.
• Working with industry and businesses to collaborate on training initiatives in mathematics.
• Creating training materials for faculty in how to use technology in innovative ways in the classroom (e.g., multimedia streaming, computer-based training, web-based training).
• Pursuing grant opportunities that would have an effect on the instructional process.

AWARDS:

Applicants can apply for up to $750. There will be up to a total of $3000 available each year for the mini-grants. For 2009 and 2010, the AMATYC Foundation will sponsor this process.

PROCESS:

1. Members must apply by November 1, 2009 using the online submission form.
2. The mini-grant recipients will be notified by December of 15, 2009 of the amount of each award. Members with non-successful applications will be notified by this date also.
3. The recipient will receive half of the award by December 31, 2009. The other half will be disbursed at the successful conclusion of the project.
4. The project must be completed by July 1, 2010. The final report will include a written summary of the project and findings to be published in an AMATYC publication or on the website.
5. Recipients will also be encourage to present at the annual AMATYC Conference and/or affiliate meetings.

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