New, GK-12 Program at the University of Houston: Innovations in Nanotechnology and Nanosciences using a Knowledge, Applications, Research, and Technology (KART) Approach

？纳米技术和纳米科学的创新？采用知识、应用、研究和技术（KART）方法该资助将(i)通过与学生和教师的直接沉浸式互动（例如，通过基于哈利波特背后的科学的互动模块），为从事最先进的纳米技术相关研究的工程研究生提供在小学至12年级的课堂环境中学习复杂科学和工程问题的表达方式；（ii）为小学一二年级的教师提供有关纳米科技的最新知识和创新学习活动，然后与小学一二年级的学生分享，使他们深入了解物理科学的基础知识。该计划的特点包括：(i)在研究生的带领下，为小学至12年级的学生和教师提供KART方法的积极实践学习活动；（ii）通过目前美国国家科学基金会资助的RET为教师提供暑期研究经验：？纳米技术的创新？（三）教师和研究生共同参与期刊出版物和会议。因此，该计划的智力价值在于其独特的教学方法、沟通技巧、可选择的职业道路、社区公民意识和有远见的教育者素质，这些高素质和敬业的研究生与国际公认的纳米技术和纳米科学教师一起进行研究。这个项目更广泛的影响是，它将吸引来自休斯顿地区各种学校的参与者，这些学校的学生群体丰富多样。研究生研究员和教师将通过适当的会议和期刊传播其教学模块的成果。这项拨款预计将大大提高未来研究和开发技术领导者的多样性和数量，从而帮助填补我们的国家？美国需要建立和维持一支多样化的技术劳动力队伍。

?Innovations in Nanotechnology and Nanosciences? using a Knowledge, Applications, Research, and Technology (KART) ApproachThis grant will (i) provide engineering graduate students engaged in state-of-the-art nanotechnology related research to learn the articulation of complex scientific and engineering issues in a GK-12 classroom environment through direct immersive interaction with students and teachers (for example, via interactive modules based on science behind Harry Potter), (ii) provide GK-12 teachers with recent knowledge and innovative learning activities in nanotechnology that are subsequently shared with GK-12 students to enable a deep understanding of the fundamentals of physical sciences. Special features of the program include: (i) active hands-on learning activities using the KART approach for GK-12 students and teachers led by graduate fellows, (ii) summer research experiences for teachers through current NSF funded RET: ?Innovations in Nanotechnology?, and (iii) joint participation by teachers and graduate fellows in journal publications and conferences. Thus, the intellectual merit of the proposed program lies in its unique approach to inculcate, communication skills, alternate career paths, community citizenship, and visionary educator qualities among highly motivated and dedicated graduate fellows conducting research with internationally recognized faculty in nanotechnology and nanosciences. The broader impact of this program is that it will draw participants from a variety of schools across the Houston area with student bodies rich in diversity. Graduate fellows and teachers will disseminate the results of their teaching modules through appropriate conferences and journals. This grant is anticipated to significantly enhance the diversity and number of future research and development-oriented technological leaders thus helping to fill our nation?s need to establish and maintain a diverse, technological workforce.