Q-STEP: Community of Quantitative Scientists

谁拥有跨学科的前景和强大的定量背景的个人将在高需求，以满足未来的科学和技术劳动力的需求。该项目的目的是通过一个名为Q-STEP的计划，增加科学和数学领域成功毕业生的数量，并提高他们的定量技能水平。Q-STEP计划的一个基本活动是创建一个定量科学学者社区。这个学者社区提供了一个支持性的社交网络，增加了小组学习和解决问题的机会，同侪辅导，以及早期和持续参与本科研究的机会。作为该项目的一部分，教师们正在重新设计本科数学和科学课程，使它们纳入有效教学的最佳实践，包括体验式学习，小组练习，以及各种学科相互之间以及与真实的世界的相关性的一致明确的演示。该项目的影响正在严格评估学生的学习，动机和保留。项目通过网络和各种国家和区域场所广泛传播。

Individuals who have an interdisciplinary outlook and a strong quantitative background will be in high demand to meet the future scientific and technological workforce needs. The purpose of this project is to increase the number of successful graduates in the sciences and mathematics and to enhance their level of quantitative skills through a program called Q-STEP. A fundamental activity of the Q-STEP program is the creation of a community of scholars in the quantitative sciences. This community of scholars provides a supportive social network, increased chances for group study and problem-solving, peer tutoring, and opportunities for early and consistent involvement in undergraduate research. As part o this project, faculty are redesigning the undergraduate mathematics and science courses so that they incorporate best practices for effective instruction including experiential learning, group exercises, and a consistent clear demonstration of the relevance of the various disciplines to each other and to the real world. The impact of the project is being rigorously assessed for student learning, motivation, and retention. Project dissemination is occurring widely through the web and through various national and regional venues.