Georgia Cobbs, Co-Principal Investigator
University of Montana

Georgia A. Cobbs, Ph.D. Co-PI of CLT-West 105 Education Curriculum & Instruction The University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812-6346 Phone: 406-243-6052 Fax: 406-243-4908 eMail:   georgia.cobbs@mso.umt.edu Department Website

CLTW Roles and Responsibilities:
As of November 2005, Georgia Cobbs is the Co-PI of The Center for Learning and Teaching in the West at the University of Montana. She works with undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics and science education. Over the past 4 years, Dr. Cobbs has held a pre-service Introduction to Education course on the Flathead Indian Reservation. This semester Dr. Cobbs is co-teaching a Diversity and Equity Course on-line with Dr. Genie Canales from the University of Northern Colorado.

Primary Research Interests:
The integration of mathematics and science, especially the use of appropriate technology to engage all learners.

Recent Publications:

• Downey, J. & Cobbs, G. (in press). An Innovative Field Assignment to Prepare Elementary Preservice Math Teachers to Teach Culturally Diverse Students. School Science and Mathematics Journal.
• Wong, J. & Cobbs, G. (2006). Opening the Gates: An AmeriCorps Volunteer Finds an Unexpected Challenge in Community Building. National Civic Review 95, 2.
• Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., Lauritsen, A., & Christensen, B. (2002). Tools for learning. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing.
• Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., Lauritsen, A., & Christensen, B. (2002). Patterns of Mobility. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing.

Other Relevant Professional Information:
Focusing on the integration of math and science, Georgia Cobbs received her doctorate from The Ohio State University and joined the University of Montana faculty in 1996. She teaches math methods to elementary education majors demonstrating how to integrate mathematics and real world applications with other subjects in the classroom with a focus on inquiry, problem solving techniques using manipulatives and appropriate use of technology in the classroom. She works with numerous teachers in the Missoula Valley on using hand-held computers and various other technologies in the classroom. She is on the advisory board for Society of Automotive Engineer’s curriculum, A World in Motion, and incorporates aspects of this curriculum with her pre-service teachers. Since 1999, in addition to her university role, Professor Cobbs is the GLOBE (Global Learning Observations to Benefit the Environment) Director of Montana. This program is a cooperative effort of schools and scientists, managed by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). GLOBE is supported by NASA, NSF and the U. S. Department of State. Professor Cobbs has facilitated workshops for over 300 teachers in Montana to become GLOBE teachers.