Q-STEP: Community of Quantitative Scientists

具有跨学科视野和强大的定量背景的个人将受到高度需求，以满足未来的科技劳动力需求。该项目的目的是增加科学和数学专业成功毕业生的数量，并通过一个名为Q-STEP的项目提高他们的定量分析技能水平。Q-STEP计划的一项基本活动是创建定量科学领域的学者社区。这个学者社区提供了一个支持性的社会网络，增加了小组学习和解决问题的机会，同伴辅导，以及早期和持续参与本科生研究的机会。作为该项目的一部分，教师们正在重新设计本科数学和科学课程，以便将最佳实践纳入有效的教学，包括体验式学习、小组练习，以及各种学科相互之间和与现实世界的相关性的一致清晰的演示。该项目的影响正在严格评估学生的学习，动机和保留。项目正在通过网络和各种国家和区域场所广泛传播。

Individuals who have an interdisciplinary outlook and a strong quantitative background will be in high demand to meet the future scientific and technological workforce needs. The purpose of this project is to increase the number of successful graduates in the sciences and mathematics and to enhance their level of quantitative skills through a program called Q-STEP. A fundamental activity of the Q-STEP program is the creation of a community of scholars in the quantitative sciences. This community of scholars provides a supportive social network, increased chances for group study and problem-solving, peer tutoring, and opportunities for early and consistent involvement in undergraduate research. As part o this project, faculty are redesigning the undergraduate mathematics and science courses so that they incorporate best practices for effective instruction including experiential learning, group exercises, and a consistent clear demonstration of the relevance of the various disciplines to each other and to the real world. The impact of the project is being rigorously assessed for student learning, motivation, and retention. Project dissemination is occurring widely through the web and through various national and regional venues.