Boise State University Robert Noyce Scholar Program

博伊西州立大学罗伯特·诺伊斯奖学金计划与四个地区学区合作，正在为27名经过认证的高素质数学和科学教师毕业，他们将受雇于被认定为高危学校的学校。该项目共资助15名本科生和12名研究生。招聘活动包括当地行业，并涉及多元文化教育机会中心。项目协调委员会由来自教育、数学、地球科学、生物、化学和工程学的教师组成，定期与诺伊斯学者举行会议，评估学生的学业进步，协助解决具有挑战性的问题，并制定支持战略。诺伊斯学者通过经常开会讨论创新教学实践和STEM学科新研究等问题的学习社区，丰富了学术支持。获得教职员工和同行的学术支持为诺伊斯学者提供了更多的成功机会，特别是那些在STEM领域历史上代表性不足的人。从历史上看，对攻读数学或科学教育的学生的留校或成功完成课程产生负面影响的因素包括经济限制以及与大学和导师缺乏联系。诺伊斯学者通过奖学金或研究员以及来自教职员工和同行的指导支持获得财政支持，从而增加了接触关键教师和大学支持系统的机会。作为第一年的教育工作者，诺伊斯学者通过在线网络系统获得教职员工和同行的支持。在第一个学年，教师顾问还会指导新教师。在第一年的教学后，诺伊斯的毕业生继续得到教员的支持，并可以使用专门为诺伊斯学者开发的在线网络系统。评价计划采用定性和定量两种方法，并包括外部评估。

In collaboration with four area school districts, the Boise State University Robert Noyce Scholar Program is graduating 27 certified highly qualified math and science teachers for employment in schools identified as at-risk. The project is supporting a total of 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate students. Recruitment activities include local industries and involve the Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities. A Program Coordination Council consisting of faculty from Education, Mathematics, Geosciences, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering meets regularly with Noyce Scholars to assess student academic progress, assist with challenging issues, and develop support strategies. The Noyce Scholars have enriched academic support through learning communities that meet frequently to discuss issues such as innovative pedagogical practices and new research in STEM disciplines. Access to academic support from both faculty and peers is providing Noyce Scholars, especially those who are historically underrepresented in STEM fields, an increased opportunity for success. Historically, factors that have negatively affected retention or successful program completion by students pursuing math or science education include financial limitations and a lack of connection to the university and advisors. The Noyce Scholars receive financial support through scholarships or fellowships and mentoring support from faculty and peers, resulting in increased access to key faculty and the university support system. As first year educators, the Noyce Scholars obtain support from faculty and peers through an online networking system. Faculty advisors also mentor the new teachers during the first academic teaching year. After the first year of teaching, Noyce graduates continue to receive faculty support and access to the online networking system developed specifically for Noyce Scholars. An evaluation plan utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and includes an external assessment.