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

实施项目：菲斯克大学通过加速数学信心、更深入学习和课程嵌入真实研究的策略实现 STEM 转型

• 批准号: 1332284
• 负责人: Lee Limbird
• 金额: $ 98.88万
• 依托单位: Fisk University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2013-08-01 至 2018-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1332284&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Implementation; Project; Fisk; University; STEM

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.

菲斯克大学是一所历史上的黑人大学，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的兴趣，保留，学习成功，并追求毕业后的培训或职业在科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）领域。选择了三个主要战略来克服学生成功的障碍：创新发展和早期数学课程，以加速获得STEM先决技能;在所有看门人STEM课程中引入补充教学，以实现更深入的学习和学生保留;并在每个自然科学学科的两门必修课中引入课程嵌入式研究，在一个数学和计算机科学课程，以提高STEM的兴趣，批判性思维和概念掌握。该项目将收集有关在研究型大学中成功的循证实践是否适合在小型文理学院实施的数据，重点是增加少数民族学生进入STEM职业的机会。此外，加速数学的信心和在新的设置应用的基本概念的更深入的理解将促进学生在菲斯克大学作为STEM专业的学术成功，并在寻求STEM职业。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。