New, GK-12 Program at the University of Houston: Innovations in Nanotechnology and Nanosciences using a Knowledge, Applications, Research, and Technology (KART) Approach

?纳米技术和纳米科学的创新？使用知识，应用，研究和技术（KART）方法该补助金将（i）提供从事最先进的纳米技术相关研究的工程研究生，通过与学生和教师的直接沉浸式互动，在GK-12课堂环境中学习复杂的科学和工程问题的衔接（例如，通过基于《哈利·波特》背后的科学的互动模块），（ii）为GK-12教师提供纳米技术的最新知识和创新学习活动，随后与GK-12教师分享; 12名学生，使物理科学的基础知识的深刻理解。该计划的特点包括：（一）积极的动手学习活动，使用的KART方法为GK-12的学生和教师领导的研究生研究员，（二）通过目前的NSF资助的RET教师暑期研究经验：？纳米技术创新？以及（iii）教师和研究生共同参与期刊出版和会议。因此，拟议计划的智力价值在于其独特的方法来灌输，沟通技巧，替代职业道路，社区公民身份和有远见的教育家素质之间的积极性和敬业的研究生研究员进行研究与国际公认的教师在纳米技术和纳米科学。 该计划更广泛的影响是，它将吸引来自休斯顿地区各种学校的参与者，学生群体丰富多样。 研究生研究员和教师将通过适当的会议和期刊传播其教学单元的成果。这笔赠款预计将显着提高未来的研究和开发为导向的技术领导者的多样性和数量，从而有助于填补我们的国家？我们需要建立和维持一支多样化的技术型劳动力队伍。

?Innovations in Nanotechnology and Nanosciences? using a Knowledge, Applications, Research, and Technology (KART) ApproachThis grant will (i) provide engineering graduate students engaged in state-of-the-art nanotechnology related research to learn the articulation of complex scientific and engineering issues in a GK-12 classroom environment through direct immersive interaction with students and teachers (for example, via interactive modules based on science behind Harry Potter), (ii) provide GK-12 teachers with recent knowledge and innovative learning activities in nanotechnology that are subsequently shared with GK-12 students to enable a deep understanding of the fundamentals of physical sciences. Special features of the program include: (i) active hands-on learning activities using the KART approach for GK-12 students and teachers led by graduate fellows, (ii) summer research experiences for teachers through current NSF funded RET: ?Innovations in Nanotechnology?, and (iii) joint participation by teachers and graduate fellows in journal publications and conferences. Thus, the intellectual merit of the proposed program lies in its unique approach to inculcate, communication skills, alternate career paths, community citizenship, and visionary educator qualities among highly motivated and dedicated graduate fellows conducting research with internationally recognized faculty in nanotechnology and nanosciences. The broader impact of this program is that it will draw participants from a variety of schools across the Houston area with student bodies rich in diversity. Graduate fellows and teachers will disseminate the results of their teaching modules through appropriate conferences and journals. This grant is anticipated to significantly enhance the diversity and number of future research and development-oriented technological leaders thus helping to fill our nation?s need to establish and maintain a diverse, technological workforce.