Targeted Infusion Grant: Computational Sciences and Robotics Education at North Carolina Central University

摘要HRD 0811744该项目基于北卡罗来纳中央大学(NCCU)，在计算科学的跨学科计划中开发机器人专业。在这一集中开发了四门课程，其中一门将作为入门课程，旨在激励学生学习计算机科学和工程。就读NCCU大学早期高中的学生可以报名参加这门课程。此外，我们正在为地区高中举办机器人学暑期讲习班。与STEM学科的教师合作，学生有机会从事计算科学领域的研究项目。NCCU的计划将实现三个目标：(I)它将建立一个以研究为基础的计算科学计划，以影响本科生，特别是少数族裔，考虑数学、计算机科学和工程方面的研究生教育；(Ii)它将建立一个学生进入位于该地区和其他地区的优秀研究型大学进行研究生教育的渠道；(Iii)它将使学生能够认识到这些学科固有的问题，并能够为这些领域的未来做出贡献。该计划正在创建计算科学的长期跨学科培训，以及合作项目和课程开发。北卡罗来纳中央大学(NCCU)的STEM系致力于增加科学界代表性不足的少数族裔的机会。我们寻求通过修订课程和开发新课程来扩大对新学位课程和集中度的参与。

ABSTRACT HRD 0811744This project, based at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), is developing a Robotics concentration within an interdisciplinary program in Computational Sciences. Four courses are being developed in this concentration, one of which will serve as an introductory course designed to motivate students about computer science and engineering. Students enrolled in the Early College High School at NCCU are able to enroll in this course. In addition we are conducting summer workshops in Robotics for area high schools. In conjunction with faculty from the STEM disciplines, students have opportunities undertake research projects in areas of Computational Science. The program at NCCU will accomplish three objectives: (i) it will establish a computational science program grounded in research to influence undergraduates, minorities in particular, to consider graduate education in mathematics, computer science and engineering; (ii) it will establish a pipeline of students into graduate education at outstanding research universities, located in the area and beyond; (iii) it will enable the training of students who appreciate the problems inherent in these disciplines and who can contribute to the future of these areas. The program is creating long-term interdisciplinary training in the Computational Sciences, as well as collaborative projects and curriculum development. The STEM departments at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) are committed to increasing the opportunities for underrepresented minorities in the sciences. We seek to broaden participation in new degree programs and concentrations through revision of curricula and development of new courses.