Targeted Infusion Project: New Physics and Astronomy Program at the University of The Virgin Islands

历史黑人学院和大学本科项目(HBCU-UP)通过有针对性的灌输项目，支持基于证据的创新模式和方法的开发、实施和研究，以改善HBCU本科学生的准备和成功，使他们能够攻读科学、技术、工程或数学(STEM)研究生课程和/或职业。维尔京群岛大学的这个项目旨在开发圣托马斯校区和克罗伊校区新批准的物理学和天文学本科课程。该项目以正在进行的评估为基础，为形成性和总结性评估制定了强有力的计划。该项目将在物理和天文学专业的发展中实施和研究基于证据的策略。该项目的目标是：在课堂上实施积极的学习做法，特别关注学生群体，其中包括来自该领土和广大加勒比地区的人数不足的庞大社区；利用可视化和互动工具创造互补的学习机会；提供以学生为中心的动手学习体验，包括让学生接触多样化的STEM职业的研究部分。除了为非STEM专业的本科生开发课程和活动外，还包括了面向K-12学生和教师的强有力的外联部分。

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) through Targeted Infusion Projects supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) graduate programs and/or careers. The project at the University of the Virgin Islands seeks to develop the newly approved undergraduate program in Physics and Astronomy at the St. Thomas and Sr. Croix campuses. The project is informed by an on-going evaluation with a strong plan for formative and summative evaluation.This project will implement and study evidenced-based strategies in the development of a physics and astronomy major. The project goals are to: implement active learning practices in classrooms, with particular attention to the student population, which encompasses a large underrepresented community from both the territory and the broader Caribbean; create complementary learning opportunities using visual and interactive tools; and provide hands-on, student-centered learning experiences, including a research component that exposes students to diversified STEM careers. A strong outreach component to K-12 students and teachers is included, as is the development of courses and activities for undergraduate students not majoring in a STEM field.