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Project SunSHINE: A Student-Based Research Program
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This successful middle school program has students use technology to conduct their own weather investigations. Students design a research question focusing on ultraviolet levels, then collect data on local weather…
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Research and Teaching: Redesigning the Preexam Review Session
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In a large enrollment, multiple-section course, review sessions enable efficient and consistent delivery of information to all students. A redesigned review session has been implemented to increase attendance and…
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Research and Teaching: Assessing the Effectiveness of Sustainability Learning
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This study investigated the interaction of disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning in a team-taught, first-year, interdisciplinary sustainability course. We surveyed (pre/post) both STEM (science, technology,…
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Jump Starting Research: Preresearch STEM Programs
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Three different course models devoted to preparing science and engineering students for successful research endeavors were offered at three research institutions. Goals of this work include (a) involving students early…
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Idea Bank: ExploraVision—Extracurricular Research and Development
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The ExploraVision model encourages students to use their knowledge and creativity to solve real-world problems. It gives any student, at any grade level, the opportunity to participate in scientific collaboration. This…
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Networking Antarctic Research Discoveries to a Science Classroom
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In 2006, a unique scenario transported eighth-grade Earth science students from the classroom into the cold, dry, pristine surroundings of Antarctica. The mission was to expose the students to hands-on science using…
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Research and Teaching: Gauging Students’ Learning in the Classroom
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To find out what helps students to learn, the author administered Elaine Seymour’s Student Assessment of their learning Gains instrument to her introductory biology classes. Using the student feedback from the 1998…
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Research and Teaching: A Case Study on Reflective Writing
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Reflective writing is a student-centered approach widely used in science and engineering courses that helps students develop a holistic scientific mindset. The authors present a multiple case study in two science…
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Research Roundup: 2014 Summer Reading Suggestions
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These reading suggestions are compiled by ASTE, NARST, and NSELA.
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Research and Teaching: Emotion, Engagement, and Case Studies
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The authors wanted to further their understanding of the role that emotion and engagement play in student learning, so they undertook a study comparing student responses to eight different clicker cases.
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Engaging Undergraduates Through Interdisciplinary Research in Nanotechnology
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A small public university recruits and retains more students in all science disciplines by implementing an interdisciplinary strategy focusing on nanotechnology and enhanced undergraduate research.
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