New, GK12: Applying Mechatronics to Promote Science (AMPS)

摘要提案编号：0741714首席研究员：Vikram kapil机构：纽约理工大学标题：应用机电一体化促进科学（AMPS）AMPS是理工大学与纽约市六所中学之间的合作关系，涉及教授，研究生和中学教师。一系列激动人心的活动将(1)通过机电一体化科学实验室和机器人竞赛，吸引中学生参与科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）研究；(2)吸引学生追求STEM教育和职业；(3)为教师提供技术素养和专业发展。AMPS每年将丰富9名研究员的研究生教育，使他们能够将机电一体化和机器人技术重点教育和研究无缝地整合到中学课程中。研究员们将利用机电一体化的科学实验室和基于机器人的课程计划，让中学生参与实际的科学探索。这将使研究员对STEM概念和他们的研究有更深入的了解，并有能力认识到他们的研究与社会需求之间的联系。此外，该计划将传授教学、沟通、领导和团队建设技能。最后，AMPS将鼓励大学和学校教师之间的教育研究和技术概念的交叉授粉。AMPS更广泛的影响包括：(1)加强多元化和服务不足的市中心学生群体的STEM教育，为他们接受高等教育和生产性职业做好准备；(2)通过发展技术增强的STEM教学和实验室基础设施，满足新兴创新经济的教育需求；(3)拓宽理工学院？美国与当地学区的联系，以维持和发展其外展活动。

GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOWS IN K-12 EDUCATIONABSTRACTPROPOSAL #: 0741714PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Vikram KapilaINSTITUTION: Polytechnic University of New YorkTITLE: Applying Mechatronics to Promote Science (AMPS)AMPS is a collaborative relationship between Polytechnic University and six New York City middle schools involving professors, graduate Fellows, and middle school faculty. An array of exciting activities will (1) engage middle school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies through mechatronics-enabled science labs and robotics competitions; (2) entice students to pursue STEM education and careers; and (3) provide technology literacy and professional development to teachers. AMPS will enrich graduate education of 9 Fellows, annually, by enabling them to seamlessly integrate their mechatronics and robotics focused education and research into middle school curriculum. Fellows will use mechatronics-enabled science labs and robotics-based lesson plans to engage middle school students in hands-on scientific explorations. This will allow Fellows to develop a deeper understanding of STEM concepts and their research and an ability to recognize connections between their research and societal needs. Moreover, the project will impart pedagogical, communication, leadership, and team-building skills to Fellows. Finally, AMPS will encourage cross-pollination of education research and technical concepts among the university and school faculty.The broader impacts of AMPS include: (1) reinforcing STEM education of a diverse and underserved inner-city student body and preparing them for higher education and productive careers; (2) addressing the educational needs of the emerging innovation economy by developing technology-enhanced STEM instruction and lab infrastructure; and (3) broadening Polytechnic?s ties with local school districts to sustain and grow its outreach activities.