Targeted Infusion Project: Increasing Mathematics Achievement Gains by Engaging Students of STEM at Tennessee State University

历史上的黑人学院和大学本科生计划（HBCU-UP），通过有针对性的输液项目，支持开发，实施和基于证据的创新模式和方法的研究，以提高HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们可以追求STEM研究生课程和/或职业。因此，田纳西州立大学将建立其“通过吸引学生来提高数学成绩”项目，该项目将支持提高数学入门课程，以使攻读科学、工程、技术和数学（STEM）学位的本科生受益。该项目旨在为按时毕业提供途径，提高学生的学习和参与度，并促进STEM学生的学术和专业发展。 该项目将针对一年级学生谁是主修数学科学，建筑工程，土木工程，电气工程，或机械工程，谁不符合在微积分我在他们的第一学期在田纳西州州立大学入学的ACT要求。 该项目包括三个主要组成部分：重新设计一个学期的微积分预科课程，实施适应性和主动学习策略，并提供学生支持服务。 第一年的数学经验将包括在秋季学期微积分前我与自适应学习策略，微积分我与积极的学习策略在春季学期，微积分II在夏季学期与积极的学习策略在网上格式。 学生支持服务将包括同侪辅导，同侪指导，STEM学生研讨会系列，以及体验式学习的机会。 该项目将加强田纳西州立大学现有STEM学科的学术基础设施，并有助于加强STEM职业领域的多样性。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并被认为值得通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估来支持。

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 STEM graduate programs and/or careers. Accordingly, Tennessee State University will establish its “Increasing Mathematics Achievement Gains by Engaging Students (IMAGES)” Project that will support the enhancement of introductory mathematics courses to the benefit of undergraduate students who will pursue degrees in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM).The IMAGES Project is designed to provide a pathway for on-time graduation, to increase student learning and engagement, and to promote academic and professional development for STEM students. This project will target first year students who are majoring in mathematical sciences, architectural engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering and who do not meet the ACT requirement for enrolling in Calculus I during their first semester at Tennessee State University. The project comprises of three major components: the redesign of a one-semester Pre-calculus course, the implementation of adaptive and active learning strategies, and the provision of student support services. The first-year mathematics experience will include Pre-calculus I with adaptive learning strategies during the fall semester, Calculus I with active learning strategies during the spring semester, and Calculus II during the summer term with active learning strategies in an online format. The student support services will include peer tutoring, peer mentoring, a STEM student seminar series, and opportunities for experiential learning. The IMAGES Project will enhance the academic infrastructure of existing STEM disciplines at Tennessee State University and contribute to strengthening diversity in STEM career fields.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.