Implementation Project: Fisk University STEM Transformation via Strategies for Accelerated Mathematics Confidence, Deeper Learning, and Course-embedded Authentic Research

菲斯克大学是一所历史悠久的黑人大学，该项目建立在从规划拨款中吸取的经验教训的基础上。该项目的总体目标是提高本科生在科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)领域的兴趣、留存、学习成功和追求毕业后的培训或职业生涯。为克服学生取得成功的障碍，选定了三项主要战略：创新发展性数学课程和早期数学课程，以加速掌握STEM必备技能；在所有看门人的STEM课程中引入补充教学，以实现更深入的学习和留住学生；在每个自然科学学科的两门必修课和一门数学和计算机科学课程中引入嵌入课程的研究，以提高STEM的兴趣、批判性思维和概念掌握。该项目将收集关于研究型大学成功的循证做法是否适用于小型文理学院的数据，这些学院侧重于增加少数族裔学生进入STEM职业的机会。此外，数学信心的增强和对在新环境中应用的基本概念的深入理解，将有助于菲斯克大学学生作为STEM专业的学生在学术上取得成功，并在寻找STEM职业方面取得成功。该项目有可能成为小型文科院校STEM教育的典范。该项目可能会对STEM教育、学生学习和教师实践产生影响。

The project at Fisk University, a Historically Black University, builds on lessons learned from a planning grant. The overall goal of the project is to enhance undergraduate student interest, retention, learning success, and pursuit of post-graduation training or careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas. Three main strategies were selected to overcome barriers to student success: innovation in developmental and early mathematics courses to achieve accelerated acquisition of STEM pre-requisite skills; introduction of Supplementary Instruction in all Gatekeeper STEM courses to achieve deeper learning and student retention; and introduction of course-embedded research in two required courses in each Natural Science discipline, and in one mathematics and computer science course, to enhance STEM interest, critical thinking and concept mastery. The project will collect data concerning the suitability of evidence-based practices successful in research-based universities for implementation in small liberal arts colleges focused on increasing minority student access to STEM careers. Additionally, accelerated mathematics confidence and a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts for application in novel settings will facilitate academic success of students at Fisk University as STEM majors and in seeking STEM careers. This project has the potential for becoming a model for STEM education at small liberal arts institutions. The project is likely to have an impact on STEM education, student learning, and faculty practice.