GeoBurst by Alejandro Erickson

01/06/2015

Geoburst is dormant while I am in the UK doing a post-doc, but I am doing some programme development with http://www.thebrilliantclub.org/

Home Page The Brilliant Club is an award winning non-profit organisation that exists to widen access to top universities for outstanding pupils from non-selective state schools. Our primary activity is to recruit, train and place doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in non-selective state schools…

04/17/2013

"Thanks so much again for the Beaver session. The boys had a blast and it really was interesting for all of us. My son keeps telling family and friends that you do a very good job of what you do. He was educating his Nana and Grandad tonight at the dinner table with a pinecone and a strawberry."

04/17/2013

What a great group of presenters! We had a large group of 35 grade 7 students in a classroom, they kept their attention the whole time! Teachers and students all learned and had a great time. Very interactive and informative! The presentation was one hour long and I was amazed at how great they were able to take turns making sure everyone spoke and the information that they were able to share. The power point was fun, interesting and interactive. The activity was enjoyed by all. All the students and adults made a Tensegrity as a keepsake. The buzz in the hallway afterwards were comments like, "that was so fun", "they should come back", etc. Thank you so much for coming to Sparwood Secondary!

04/14/2013

Making materials and teaming up with Math Catcher for next week! ~Ten shows in three days coming up!

04/05/2013

Spent the day developing fun activities for 5-6 year olds! Thank you ViHart for your great videos!

04/04/2013

I'm trying to find a "math is fun" activity for 5-6 year olds. It's better if it doesn't teach them anything useful. Any ideas (in the next hour or two?)

03/15/2013

36,000 rubber bands have arrived in anticipation of this year's demand! Now if only we could get more volunteers to present and make materials!

03/09/2013

Superintendant of school district 62 blogged our visit!

Students at Dunsmuir had a great mathematical “treat” on Monday with a workshop lead by Mathematician, Alejandro Erikson. Erikson and his fiancee, Kassia run GeoBurst and Match Catcher- great interactive workshops for students.

03/02/2013

Visited Duncan Christian School yesterday. Going to two schools in Sooke on Monday. Math Mania on Tuesday! Looking for volunteers for these two upcoming events. Rides provided.

02/11/2013

GeoBurst has a big event at UVic on February 20th, and we need volunteer helpers for that day, and prep time on the 17th-18th. Email at [email protected] or ask questions here to find out more and help out!

01/25/2013

GeoBurst and Math Catcher went to Pemberton Secondary on January 22. Here is one of the students' responses:
That was one of the most amazing presentations I have ever seen and I really like the idea of going to SFU. When the students spoke, it really encouraged me to want to work harder and fight towards my goals. I love math and after this I love it even more. This presentation really brought out the beauty of math in another view, and I hope the mesage your sending continues to spread because I think it is very important for students our age to hear it.

01/13/2013

GeoBurst will be at Fresh Minds Symposium at UVic on February 20.