Collaborative Research: STEM Real World Applications of Mathematics

该项目建立在成功的第一阶段项目STEM现实世界应用模块的基础上。新模块的开发与课堂概念和工业中使用的数学密切相关。调查团队包括数学研究和教育界的领导者，以及具有多年行业经验的数学家。这个团队的首要目标是向本科生展示，强大的数学技能会带来更多的就业选择和更大的成功机会。传播计划有三个主要组成部分。该项目通过分发有效的教材影响全国的学生和教师。传播的关键部分是由另外7个机构的12名教员对开发的模块进行beta测试。经过beta测试后，这些模块可以在项目网站上使用。最后在会议上介绍这些模块及其对学生学习的影响，并将有关这些模块的文章提交给教育和研究期刊。

This project builds upon the successful Phase 1 project, STEM Real World Applications Modules. New modules are developed which are closely tied to classroom concepts with mathematics used in industry. The team of investigators includes leaders in the mathematical research and educational communities, and mathematicians with years of industry experience. The overarching goal of this team is to show undergraduate students that strong mathematical skills lead to more employment options and greater chances of success.The dissemination plan has three main components. The project impacts students and faculty members nationwide through distribution of effective teaching materials. A key part of the dissemination starts with 12 faculty members at 7 additional institutions beta testing the developed modules. After beta-testing, the modules are made available on the project website. Finally presentations about the modules and their effect on student learning are given at conferences, and articles about the modules are submitted to educational and research journals.