Enhancing Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering at Allen University (ESTEM-AU)

艾伦大学是一所私立、文科、历史悠久的黑人大学，位于南卡罗来纳州的哥伦比亚。 HBCU-UP项目，增强艾伦大学的科学，技术，工程和数学（ESTEM-AU）将1）修订课程内容，并将技术融入STEM课程和教学; 2）发展本科生研究计划，改善招聘和保留的关键过渡活动; 3）扩大和加强教师的研究计划。为了实现其目标，ESTEM-AU项目将对数学、化学、生物学和物理学课程进行各种修改。 将采用的方法包括：1）大一和大二课程的综合教学交付系统，包括多媒体电子讲义、辅导、在线测试和在线作业; 2）发现学习方法。 设备和专业发展活动将加强技术融入STEM教学和课程。艾伦大学将开发活动，以增加本科生在学年和夏季的研究参与。 暑期实习将依赖于与主要研究机构的合作。 此外，他们还寻求通过夏桥计划增加新生的准备。教师将通过专业发展研讨会，教师交流以及与访问科学家和研究机构的合作来支持他们的ESTEM-AU努力。

Allen University is a private, liberal arts, historically black university located in Columbia, South Carolina. The HBCU-UP project, Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Allen University (ESTEM-AU) will 1) revise course contents and integrate technology into STEM curricula and instruction; 2) develop undergraduate research program and improve critical transition activities for recruitment and retention and 3) broaden and strengthen the research program for faculty.To achieve its goals, the ESTEM-AU project will institute a variety of course modifications in mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics. Among the approaches that will be utilized are 1) an Integrated Instructional Delivery System in freshman and sophomore level courses which include multimedia electronic lecture notes, tutorials, online testing and online assignments; and 2) Discvery Learning Approaches. Equipment and professional development activities will strengthen the integration of technology into STEM instruction and curricula.Allen University will develop activities to increase the involvement of undergraduate students in research during the academic year and summer months. The summer internships will rely on collaboration with major research institutions. In addition, they seek to increase the preparation of incoming freshman students through a summer bridge program.Faculty will be supported in their ESTEM-AU efforts through professional development workshops, faculty exchanges, and collaboration with visiting scientists and research institutions.