Full Development of an Interactive Aerosol Program

气溶胶科学与工程是一个具有多种应用的多学科领域，对这一领域训练有素的个人有很大的需求。一个全面的基于网络的项目正在开发中，以提高本科生的能力，并灌输他们理解其复杂原理的兴趣。该计划由七个模块组成：(1)基础，(2)运输，(3)仪器，(4)收集设备，(5)纳米颗粒，(6)大气气溶胶和(7)医疗保健。每个模块包含两个部分：(1)通过动态动画与现实世界的背景材料说明原则的叙述；(2)用于设计/评估的交互式网络计算器或用于虚拟操作的网络模拟器。这些模块可以单独使用，也可以作为一个整体使用。在教员和学生用户的参与下，正在进行几种评价，从发展阶段的前期评价到评价所提供知识水平的总结性和试验性评价。这一独特项目的考试模块正通过互联网（http://aerosol.ees.ufl.edu/或http://www.aerosols.wustl.edu/aaqrl/courses/cycopcresp/）广泛传播给不同类型的机构和不同的学生背景。国家协会也通过对现有教科书的补充来促进传播。从气溶胶界和不同类型的机构得到的大力支持，可以看出这个项目的智力价值。这个教育工具不仅有助于学习过程，而且可以提高对气溶胶科学和技术的认识。该计划的成功将给国家带来广泛的影响，因为它有助于提供必要的人力资源，以保持国家的技术竞争力和经济实力。多学科的方法扩展学生的视野和训练到一个开放的和创造性的。不同机构之间在发展和实施阶段的合作将有助于向不同群体更广泛地传播科学知识。

Aerosol science and engineering is a multidisciplinary field with diverse applications, and there is a great demand for trained individuals in this field. A comprehensive web based program is being developed to enhance the abilities of undergraduate students and instill in them an interest to understand its complex principles. The program consists of seven modules: (1) Basics, (2) Transport, (3) Instrumentation, (4) Collection Devices, (5) Nanoparticles, (6) Atmospheric Aerosols and (7) Health Care. Each module contains two parts: (1) a narrative for principles illustrated by dynamic animation with real-world contextual materials; and (2) an interactive web calculator for design/assessment or a web simulator for virtual operation. These modules can be used individually or as integrated unit. Several types of evaluation, from front-end evaluation in the development phase to summative and pilot evaluations to assess the level of knowledge delivered, are being carried out with the participation of both faculty and student users. Test modules of this unique program are being broadly disseminated through the Internet (http://aerosol.ees.ufl.edu/ or http://www.aerosols.wustl.edu/aaqrl/courses/cycopcresp/ ) to different types of institutions with diverse student backgrounds. Dissemination is also facilitated by national associations and through supplements to existing textbooks. The intellectual merit of the project is evident by the strong support received from the aerosol community and diverse types of institutions. This educational tool not only aids in the learning process, but also increases awareness of Aerosol Science and Technology. The success of the program brings about broad impacts to the nation as it helps provide the necessary human resources to keep the nation technologically competitive and economically strong. The multidisciplinary approach expands students' vision and training to an open ended and creative one. The collaboration among diverse institutions in the development and implementation phases will help in a broader dissemination of scientific knowledge to diverse groups.