WALTER R. RATHKAMP, PH.D.

Executive Director
Regional Mathematics and Science Center
Saginaw Valley State University
142 Regional Education Center North
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
989.964.4117
rathkamp@svsu.edu

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

Indiana University; Bloomington, IN Post Doctoral 1972 – 1973

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

APPOINTMENTS

Saginaw Valley State University; University Center, Michigan

Dow Corning Foundation Endowed Professorship in Education 2001 – present
Executive Director, Center for Mathematics and Science Education 1995 – present
Director, Mathematics Outreach Leadership Venture for Excellence 1994 – present
(MOLVE)
Director, SVSU Regional Mathematics and Science Center 1989 – present
Director, Science Education in Michigan Schools Curriculum Reform 1988 – present
(SEMSplus)
Director, Science Outreach Leadership Venture for Excellence (SOLVE) 1986 – present
Professor of Biology 1983 – present
Associate Professor 1977 – 1983
Assistant Professor 1973 – 1977
President, SVSU Faculty Association 3 years
Chair, Biology Department 6 years

Dow Corning; Freeland, Michigan

Research Intern in Toxicology 1983

Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana

Visiting Professor 1976
Post Doctoral 1972 – 1973
Research Assistant 1970 – 1972
Teaching Assistant 1967 – 1970

Indiana University Purdue University; Indianapolis, Indiana

Assistant Professor 1973
APPOINTMENTS (continued)

University at Indianapolis; Indianapolis, Indiana

Assistant Professor (temporary position) 1973

Peace Corps; Ethiopia

Biology Teacher 1964 – 1966

TEACHING HONORS

C First Rush Distinguished Lectureship 1998

C Saginaw Valley State University Professorial Merit Award 1992
C Faculty Association, University Service Award 1989 – 1990
C Saginaw Valley State University Merit Award 1989
C Science Quest, Michigan Technology Council, Can Doer 1989
C Saginaw Valley State University Merit Award 1988
C Most Respected Faculty/Staff Member, Selected by Residential Students 1982
C “Outstanding Faculty Member of Saginaw Valley State College,” by 1982
Michigan Association of Governing Boards
C 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, 1999–2000)
C Michigan Academy of Science
C Sigma Xi
C 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 Trust
Planning Grant ($18,000)
C Grant, 2008–2009 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,878)
C Grant, 2007–2008 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,878)
C Grant, 2006–2009 Title II, B Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant, MDE
($6,065,607)
C Grant, 2006–2007 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,878)
PRESENTATIONS/GRANTS (continued)

C Grant, 2005–2006 Title II, A(3): Improving Teacher Quality Competitive Grants
Program, MDE ($203,730)
C Grant, 2005–2006 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,959)
C Grant, 2005–2006 Title II, B(1): Mathematics and Science Partnership Program,
MDE ($596,667)
C Grant, 2004–2005 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,959)
C Grant, 2004–2005 Title II, A(3): Improving Teacher Quality Grants Program, MDE
($228,068)
C Grant, 2004–2005 Title II, Part B(1): Mathematics and Science Partnership
Competitive Grant Program, MDE ($541,028)
C Grant, 2003–2004 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($76,959)
C Grant, 2003–2004 Title II, B: Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, MDE
($491,581)
C Grant, 2003–2004 Title II, A(3): Improving Teacher Quality Competitive Grants
Program, MDE ($186,140)
C Grant, 2002–2003 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($314,988)
C Grant, 2001–2002 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($314,988)
C Grant, 2000–2001 Mathematics and Science Centers Program, MDE ($319,123)
C Grant, 2000–2001 Eisenhower Higher Education Professional Development
Competitive Grant Program, MDE ($75,000)
C NSTA National Conference, Orlando, Florida, April 5–9, 2000, presentation on
MASER Project
C NSTA Regional Conference, Detroit, Michigan, October 20–23, 1999, presentation
on MASER Project and Generation II
C Grant, 1999–2000, SVSU Regional M/S Center, MDE ($296,000)
C Grant, 1999–2000, MASER Project: Eisenhower HE Grant ($145,000)
C Pre–1999 work available upon request