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ORISE: K-12 Student and Teacher Research Opportunities
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K-12 Student and Teacher Research Opportunities ORISE offers research programs and STEM education resources for teachers and students at every level Science education begins when...
ORISE: K-12 Teachers and Students Research Experiences - Adam Riazi
Adam Riazi Adam Riazi Teacher uses summer experience to create excitement in his classroom Adam Riazi High school teacher Adam Riazi stands surrounded by American lotus flowers that are used to rehabilitate polluted ponds and wetlands as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Academies Creating Teacher-Scientists professional development program at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Three years ago, Adam Riazi had no idea there were so many opportunities for high school teachers to do authentic scientific research. That was before he took part in the Appalachian Regional Commission-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summer Institute. Through the contacts made in that program, he began looking into more opportunities administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
For Students and Teachers
Collage of students at computers and doing experiments Collage of students at computers and doing experiments For Students and Teachers Where to find energy science curricula, energy and environmental school projects, and making your school more energy-efficient. Here are links to EETD, Berkeley Lab and external resources for students and teachers interested in learning about energy efficiency and the environment. Energy Education Center for Science and Engineering Education Berkeley Lab's educational resource center. Information about summer internship and research programs for students and teachers, and other activities. What's Energy Efficiency? A simple definition of energy efficiency, who "does" efficiency, and how Berkeley Lab's energy efficiency research has affected you-and virtually everyone in America.
Research Experience for Teachers
Science Conference Proceedings (OSTI)
... Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program at NIST. NIST launches an initiative designed to give middle school science ...
NETL: News Release - Students, Teachers at Four Minority Universities...
7 Students, Teachers at Four Minority Universities Win Fossil Energy Research Grants WASHINGTON, DC - For students and professors at four minority universities, the current school...
For Students and Teachers | Department of Energy
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For Students and Teachers For Students and Teachers For Students and Teachers For Students and Teachers For College Students Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program. The Office of Fossil Energy offers summer internships for students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration. The intensive 10-day, interactive program combines classroom instruction with group exercises, CCUS site visits and hands-on field activities that cover the range of science, technology, policy and business topics associated with CCUS deployment. For Younger Students Online Energy Lessons. Fossil fuels are both the fuels of our past and fuels for the future. In this series of interactive energy lessons, students can learn about the history of fossil fuels and their future
Student teachers' conceptions of technology: A metaphor analysis
This research applied metaphor analysis to investigate student teachers' conceptions of technology. The sample included 237 students enrolled in technical pre-service teacher education in Turkey. Participants were given a questionnaire consisting of ... Keywords: Media in education, Pedagogical issues, Post-secondary education
Mustafa Koc
Francophone EFL Teachers� Perception of Research.
E-Print Network (OSTI)
??This is a qualitative study which investigated francophone EFL teachers' perceptions of research. Focus was put on teachers' views of research process, value, and constraints.� (more)
Ousseini, Hamissou
Energy Resources for Students and Teachers | Department of Energy
Energy Resources for Students and Teachers Energy Resources for Students and Teachers Energy Resources for Students and Teachers November 18, 2008 - 4:00am Addthis Jen Carter All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind. - Martin H. Fischer Mornings are brisk as students wait for the school bus, catch a ride with a parent or walk down city streets and rural lanes on their way to school. Energy is an important topic in the classroom and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has resources to help students research that report or teachers set up lesson plans on topics ranging from hydrogen to wind energy and much more. There is a variety of great information available online-and at students' fingertips-that can point them to useful answers for a variety of energy-related questions. From resources
Teacher Research Associates (TRAC) | Department of Energy
Teacher Research Associates (TRAC) Teacher Research Associates (TRAC) Teacher Research Associates (TRAC) December 1, 2012 12:15PM EST to February 15, 2013 5:00PM EST Fermilab Accelator Laboratory The goals of Fermilab's TRAC program are to provide outstanding science, mathematics, computer science, and technology teachers with professional scientific, engineering, or technical experiences through summer research opportunities. The increased awareness and understanding of cutting-edge science and technology obtained by the teacher can be transferred back to the classroom. Teachers are assigned mentors and jobs that best match the teacher's skills and interest with the available opportunities for that summer. Appointments are for a period of eight weeks in the summer. Selection is based on the applicant's educational and professional qualifications,
TRAC Teacher Research Program NSM 5408 (FERMI)
"EXCELLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS" AURORA UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS Course Number: NSM 5408 Course Title: TRAC Teacher Research Program 4.5 Semester Hours...
Arizona Teachers Prepare Students for Green Economy | Department of Energy
Arizona Teachers Prepare Students for Green Economy Arizona Teachers Prepare Students for Green Economy Arizona Teachers Prepare Students for Green Economy April 2, 2010 - 2:26pm Addthis Using a curriculum they hope to spread across the United States, two Arizona high school teachers are giving their students hands-on experience in renewable energy jobs. Students led by Kevin English, a building trades teacher at Raymond S. Kellis High School in Glendale, Ariz., are wiring parts of the school for solar power. Kevin's colleague, marketing teacher Deb Moore, has her students learning about environmentally friendly marketing and planning a Green Fair. The two teachers are also helping to launch the Green Clubs of America, an educational nonprofit seeking to spread their curriculum to other schools and encourage students to consider renewable energy careers.
Teaching is communicating!: a handbook for student teachers.
??A list of communication topics for an educational handbook was compiled and analyzed from instructional communication concerns of student teachers, along with the past 20� (more)
May, Melanie M
Teacher and Students Bring Renewables to Utah | Department of Energy
Teacher and Students Bring Renewables to Utah Teacher and Students Bring Renewables to Utah Teacher and Students Bring Renewables to Utah March 4, 2010 - 6:31am Addthis High School Teacher Andy Swapp sits behind a wind turbine. | Photo courtesy Andy Swapp High School Teacher Andy Swapp sits behind a wind turbine. | Photo courtesy Andy Swapp What does this project do? First Wind built 97 wind turbines for the first phase of the project, generating enough energy to power 45,000 homes per year, making it the state's largest wind farm. The turbines generated nearly $87 million in revenue for the people of Utah. The Wind Kids graduated from high school in 2007, some are now studying engineering and a few others now work for First Wind. Locals had accepted the powerful winds in Milford, Utah, as an everyday
Software security testing of an online banking system: a unique research experience for undergraduates and computer teachers
This paper presents a unique summer project for a group of undergraduate students and high school computer teachers to gain research experiences in the area of cybersecurity. The students and teachers were selected from the participants in the NSF REU ... Keywords: access control, cybersecurity, mutation analysis, security attacks, security testing, software testing
Dianxiang Xu
Remarkable Teacher Raises Bar for Building Students | Department of Energy
Remarkable Teacher Raises Bar for Building Students Remarkable Teacher Raises Bar for Building Students Remarkable Teacher Raises Bar for Building Students January 7, 2010 - 2:58pm Addthis Eric Barendsen Energy Technology Program Specialist, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy For 13 years, Tony Grahame has inspired students to pursue careers building sustainable, energy-efficient houses or to find other niches in the green-building industry. His Residential Building Technology program at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz., gets students out of the classroom and constructing real homes in a nearby subdivision. On the jobsite, they learn the skills and knowledge essential to launch their careers as the next generation of energy-efficient builders. Tony's expertise draws from technologies and strategies in residential efficiency and renewable energy developed through
The Natural Science Institute for Teachers of Minority Students: Performance report
SciTech Connect
The purpose of the Natural Science Institute for Teachers of Minority Students is to enhance the science knowledge and skills of grades four through twelve science teachers in the District of Columbia Public Schools. The Institute brings school teachers together with practicing scientists and experienced science educators who are currently doing or involved in research and publication, especially in the area of global change. Special emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of science and the part played by the understanding and teaching about the dynamics of the environment and global change. In addition to these goals, teachers will learn a number of successful alternate strategies for teaching science to minority, disabled and non-English speaking students.
Ervin, C.J.
Exploring Secondary Agriscience Teachers' and Students' Use, Attitude Toward, Knowledge and Perceptions of Computers and Technology Tools
Computers are an ever changing facet of everyday life; almost all businesses, including schools, are dependent on technology, from research to information delivery. With the rapid advances in computer technology made every year combined with the increasing availability of computers to students, it is important to continually investigate how secondary agriscience teachers' and students' use and view computer technology, both personally and educationally, in order to effectively utilize this advancing educational tool for the benefit of both groups. The purpose of this study was to describe agriscience teachers' and students use, attitude toward, knowledge and perceptions of computers and technology tools in order to better understand how secondary agriscience teachers use computers in their instruction and how agriscience students use computers for school and social purposes. This study explored both teacher and student opinions about school assignments that require computer use and how often both groups utilize the computer for work and entertainment.
Miller, Kimberley Ann
The relationship between selected characteristics and attitudes of Texas secondary horticulture students and teachers
The purpose of this study was to ascertain teacher and program characteristics that influence students' attitudes about horticulture education and to determine if a relationship existed between: selected characteristics and attitudes of Texas secondary students and teachers. The students and teachers were administered a survey to assess relationships between their attitudes and selected characteristics. The analysis of data revealed many relationships existed between the attitudes and selected characteristics. The more experience the teacher had teaching horticulture, the more the students liked the horticulture subject matter. The more work experience the teacher had in horticulture, the more positive the students felt toward their class. Those teachers with more horticulture teaching experience indicated they liked teaching horticulture more than those teachers with fewer years of experience teaching horticulture. Those students not involved in the FFA generally had an overall lower attitude score. The female students liked the subject matter horticulture more than the male students. Those students with outside projects had more positive attitudes toward the scales, Technical Horticulture, Class Experience, and Teacher Impression. Efforts should be made to prepare new teachers to teach horticulture through pre-service and in-service programs. Teachers should coordinate efforts with county extension agents to involve horticulture students in 4-H. Overall, the teachers surveyed felt horticulture should be taught in secondary schools and the students had a positive attitude toward the horticulture class.
Selvage, Kimberly Anne
216 DOI: 10.1119/1.1696589 THE PHYSICS TEACHER Vol. 42, April 2004 Prior research suggests that students who can-
Engineering Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute #12;2 Bulbs transition to..... Bulbs! ·Efficient but NOT SMART ·Made primarily Asia ·Significant performance improvements still possible ·Still a bulb Semiconductor "Thinking" do the job? 150 mm blue LED wafer One small chip at a time #12;4 The Traditional LED
Zollman, Dean
Teachers', parents', and students' perceptions of effective school characteristics of two Texas urban exemplary open-enrollment charter schools
The primary purpose of this study was to examine how teachers, parents, and students viewed their charter school as effective when effectiveness was defined by the following 11 characteristics: (a) instructional leadership, (b) clear mission, (c) safe and orderly environment, (d) positive school climate, (e) high expectations, (f) frequent monitoring, (g) basic skills, (h) opportunities for learning, (i) parent and community involvement, (j) professional development and (k) teacher involvement. Two exemplary open-enrollment charter schools in Texas were used in this study. All 24 teacher, parent, and student participants completed a questionnaire that addressed characteristics analyzed for each group. The 72 participants in this quantitative study were randomly chosen to respond to items on the School Effectiveness Questionnaire developed by Baldwin, Freeman, Coney, Fading, and Thomas. Data from the completed questionnaires were reported using descriptive statistics and frequency data. Major research findings for the study were as follows: 1. There was agreement among teachers, parents, and students regarding 5 characteristics. These characteristics were: (a) safe and orderly environment, (b) positive school climate, (c) high student expectations, (d) frequent student assessment, and (e) monitoring of achievement and basic skills. 2. Teachers and parents agreed their school demonstrated effective instructional leadership, a clear and focused mission, and a maximized opportunity for learning. On the other hand, students were uncertain their school provided maximum opportunities for learning. 3. Only parents and students were in agreement concerning the parental involvement in their school. In contrast, teachers were uncertain their school provided parent and community involvement. 4. Teachers were also uncertain their school provided strong professional development and included them in the decision-making process for the school.
Albert - Green, DeEadra Florence
Student and teacher regulation of learning in technology-enhanced science instruction
This study investigates student and teacher regulation of learning during a 7-day technology-enhanced inquiry unit on the topic of global warming, and changes in students' strategies for learning science after interacting with the curriculum. Results ...
Stephanie B. Corliss; Michele W. Spitulnik
Medical student dermatology research in the United States
PC, The value of medical student research: the experience atfor successful medical student research, new mechanisms ofbenchwork. Medical student research activity increased
Wagner, Richard F MD; PharmD, Boris Ioffe
Students showcase research at 19th Supercomputing Challenge Expo...
is to increase knowledge of science and computing, expose students and teachers to computers and applied mathematics, and instill enthusiasm for science. April 14, 2009 Los...
ORISE: Graduate Student Research Experiences - Anna Bruton
Anna Bruton Student's Summer Assignment Explores Front-Line Disaster Response Anna Bruton Anna Bruton spent the summer of 2009 at Howard University researching the responsiveness...
New algorithms research for first year students
Motivated first-year undergraduate students should be exposed to some of the processes of research and some of the latest results. This brings them into the university culture quickly and encourages them to feel part of the development of the computer ... Keywords: CS1/2, approximation algorithms, haskell, research-led teaching, undergraduate research/capstones
Anthony Wirth; Michael Bertolacci
Requirements of Chinese teachers for online student tracking and a comparison to their western counterparts
Effective teaching requires teachers to know their students and to adapt their teaching accordingly, regardless of taking place in China or in Western countries. This raises requirements on online learning environments: they need to track online learners' ... Keywords: intelligent tutoring system, online learning, quantitative analysis, questionnaire, requirement comparison, student tracking
Xiaohong Tan; Carsten Ullrich; Oliver Scheuer; Erica Melis; Ruimin Shen
Special education teachers' personal time and money.
??Because of state and federal budget deficits. teachers are using thcir own time and rnoney to meet student nceds. This research seeks to determine the� (more)
Tewalt, Brandon
Understanding curriculum in context: using currere to explore the perceptions, attitudes and practices of white teachers in classrooms with african american students
As a careful look into the daily lived experiences of teachers in today�s schools, the overarching purpose of this study was to seek a clearer understanding of how race may be reflected in the construction of teachers� perceptions and practices. More specifically, the intent was to understand the relationship between the selected White teachers� perceptions of themselves as White educators, their perceptions of the African American students they teach, and their teaching practices. Further, this research also sought to explore the potential and possibilities for engaging currere, as defined in Pinar�s 1976 work, as a method of study in educational research. With this in mind, this study was not only a journey to explore the complexities in classrooms of selected White teachers and their African American students; it also became a complicated process of self-excavation and deconstruction of myself, a former White teacher of African American students. A qualitative methodology, guided by critical epistemologies was used. The researcher, acted as participant observer. The research included four components: teacher interviews, classroom observations, informal dialogue, and teacher reflection. Four significant instructional practices and interactions emerged from classroom observations that seemed to reflect the relationship between selected White teachers� perceptions of themselves and the African American students they teach. These were: (1) overcorrection and inconsistent (re)direction, (2) failure to engage, (3) isolation and dismissal, and (4) lowered expectations and lesser curriculum. While the research in education has identified similar themes and practices, when viewed in and through the context of currere, a greater complexity in classrooms with White teachers and African American students is exposed. Currere holds that each of us is a manifestation of our past and that in order to realize any semblance of meaningful, authentic progress in the future, each of us must first examine our past, our perceptions and our ways of knowing and being in the world. Currere offers us a method by which to begin this journey � as individuals, as a collective society, and certainly as teachers.
Milam, Jennifer Louise
Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project...
Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project October 22, 2012 - 3:44pm Addthis Crow Nation...
Teacher Shocks and Student Learning: Evidence from Zambia
; Glewwe and others 2001).3 In Zambia, the percentage of teachers absent from school at the time of a surprise visit was closer to 18 percent and average days of absence fall just under 21 days during the year.4 In addition, in the U.S. the policy...
Das, Jishnu; Dercon, Stefan; Habyarimana, James; Krishnan, Pramila
ORISE: Graduate Student Research Experiences - Yashema Mack
Yashema Mack Yashema Mack Graduate student experiences computing in the fast lane Yashema Mack Florida A&M student Yashema Mack analyzed data from the world' fastest supercomputer, putting her computer skills to use for nuclear technology advancement as part of an Oak Ridge National Laboratory program called Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis. Click image to enlarge. Florida A&M University graduate student Yashema Mack experienced a fast-paced program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory working alongside scientists to test the accuracy and performance of the world's fastest supercomputer, Jaguar. Her research was part of the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis, a cooperative initiative administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education that is geared toward students
Scientist-Teacher Partnerships as Professional Development: An Action Research Study
SUBMITTED AS A DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IN COMPLETION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF ED.D THROUGH WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY. The overall purpose of this action research study was to explore the experiences of ten middle school science teachers involved in a three-year partnership program between scientists and teachers at a Department of Energy national laboratory, including the impact of the program on their professional development, and to improve the partnership program by developing a set of recommendations based on the study�s findings. This action research study relied on qualitative data including field notes recorded at the summer academies and data from two focus groups with teachers and scientists. Additionally, the participating teachers submitted written reflections in science notebooks, participated in open-ended telephone interviews that were transcribed verbatim, and wrote journal summaries to the Department of Energy at the end of the summer academy. The analysis of the data, collaboratively examined by the teachers, the scientists, and the science education specialist acting as co-researchers on the project, revealed five elements critical to the success of the professional development of science teachers. First, scientist-teacher partnerships are a unique contribution to the professional development of teachers of science that is not replicated in other forms of teacher training. Second, the role of the science education specialist as a bridge between the scientists and teachers is a unique and vital one, impacting all aspects of the professional development. Third, there is a paradox for classroom teachers as they view the professional development experience from two different lenses � that of learner and that of teacher. Fourth, learning for science teachers must be designed to be constructivist in nature. Fifth, the principles of the nature of science must be explicitly showcased to be seen and understood by the classroom teacher.
Willcuts, Meredith H.
Education program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology research reactor for pre-college science teachers
A Pre-College Science Teacher (PCST) Seminar program has been in place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Nuclear Reactor Laboratory for 4 yr. The purpose of the PCST program is to educate teachers in nuclear technology and to show teachers, and through them the community, the types of activities performed at research reactors. This paper describes the background, content, and results of the MIT PCST program.
Hopkins, G.R.; Fecych, W.; Harling, O.K.
Preparing prospective teacher education students at two-year post secondary institutions: an assessment of proficiency in technology usage
The purpose of this study was to examine the proficiency or lack of proficiency of prospective teacher education students at two-year community colleges to use and integrate instructional technologies. In addition, this study also examined the perceived perceptions of prospective teacher education students levels of preparedness to use instructional technologies in their future classrooms. Participants in the study were students in a teacher preparation program. The survey was administered to students from six community colleges in the southeastern part of the United States. The Prospective Teacher Education Students Survey was developed and administered to a sample of 109 prospective teacher education students. Results of the study revealed a low proficiency in technology use for database, ethical use understanding, and spreadsheet. Prospective teacher education students reported greater proficiency in computer operation, word processing, and internet use. Low frequency and effectiveness were reported in the use of technology mediated instructional strategies for synchronous communication and simulations. Results indicated higher frequency and effectiveness in technology mediated instructional strategies for word processing and Internet use by students. Generally, students perceived their level of preparedness to implement various technology skills as somewhat well prepared . Descriptive statistics, raw percentages, and independent t-tests were used to analyze the data.
Cavenall, Pamela Elaine Rogers
Wind Energy Teachers Guide
DOE Green Energy (OSTI)
This guide, created by the American Wind Association, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, is a learning tool about wind energy targeted toward grades K-12. The guide provides teacher information, ideas for sparking children's and students' interest, suggestions for activities to undertake in and outside the classroom, and research tools for both teachers and students. Also included is an additional resources section.
cells. If you're looking for experiments to help your students understand biofuels and biofuel production, there are a variety of project ideas available at this site, available...
CD, Cross PC, The value of medical student research: theMedical student dermatology research in the United States1): 8 The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
Student technology fellows program: teaching teachers the technology
Universities are facing a dearth of technology-trained persons to assist with the increased use of technology in the classroom or for course delivery. Several programs have been tried in South Dakota to alleviate this pending crisis. There have been ... Keywords: faculty development, student management, teaching, technology
Allan R. Jones
ORISE: Graduate Student Research Experiences - Benjamin Martin
Martin Martin Engineering student fuses together satellite data to aid in emergency response Benjamin Martin Benjamin Martin, an engineering student at the Univ. of Tennessee enrolled in the Higher Education Research Experiences program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is trying to improve emergency response by developing computer codes to fuse together two different kinds of satellite image data. In the event of a man-made or natural disaster, Martin's codes could be used to enable a comparison of pre- and post-disaster images to determine areas with the highest level of damage. A funnel cloud falls from the sky and twists into a tornado, tossing trucks and plucking up pines. As the rain floods the creeks with runoff, people crawl out from their hiding spaces and begin to assess damage. With phone
Investigating models for preservice teachers' use of technology to support student-centered learning
The study addressed two limitations of previous research on factors related to teachers' integration of technology in their teaching. It attempted to test a structural equation model (SEM) of the relationships among a set of variables influencing preservice ... Keywords: Elementary education, Improving classroom teaching, Pedagogical issues, Secondary education
Rong-Ji Chen
The relationship between teacher Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi) on 3rd-5th Grade Students on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores at Alamo Heights Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas
The purpose of this study was to examine Levels of Technology Implementation (LoTi) teacher self-ratings and Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores. The study assessed the relationship between LoTi ratings and TAKS scores of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students as reported in student records at Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD), San Antonio, Texas. The study determined the degree to which teacher LoTi ratings were a predictor of success on TAKS exam scores as reported in student records at Alamo Heights Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas. In addition, the study determined whether a teacher's LoTi scores impacted students' achievement levels for the variable of socioeconomic status. School and student performance analysis included only Cambridge and Woodridge Elementary Schools in the Alamo Heights Independent School District. The student data in the study came from approximately 278 3rd graders, 268 4th graders, and 283 5th graders (829 total students). A total of 47 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade reading and math teachers from the two elementary campuses made up the population under study. The research findings of this study included: 1. There was no significant relationship at the elementary level between teacher LoTi ratings and TAKS scores for reading and math for grades 3, 4, 5 students. 2. The grade 4 reading analysis results demonstrate that teachers with a higher LoTi level do impact student achievement on the TAKS test for students who are in the economically disadvantaged subpopulation. The following recommendations were made: 1. Additional research is needed to examine how technology is specifically implemented in both reading and math classrooms at the elementary level. 2. Additional research is needed to examine how staff development on the LoTi instrument affected classroom practice and teacher responses on the LoTi survey. 3. Continued support is needed to provide teachers with professional development regarding the integration of technology as a teaching tool and repeat the research procedures after this initial year of using the LoTi instrument.
Bashara, Dana Marie
Classroom Observations of Instructional Practices and Technology Use by Elementary School Teachers and Students in an Ethnically-and Economically-Diverse School District
The purpose of this study was to observe pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade public school classrooms to examine differences among instructional practices and technology use by teachers, students and the overall classroom. The current study differed from and built upon previous classroom observational research in a number of major ways. First, the observational data examined both student and teacher technology use and the availability of technology in the classroom. Second, authentic classroom behaviors were examined in relation to technology use; specifically, behaviors related to the impact of technology use on student engagement as well as differences among technology use in classrooms and differences by student socio-economic status. Finally, unlike previous studies, this study focused specifically on pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms from the same large public school district that was diverse by both socio-economic status (SES) and by student ethnicity. Overall, the results of this study suggest that technology has not been adequately implemented into the observed classrooms. Technology was available but was not used to a great extent. When technology was implemented, teachers were primarily observed using it to present material and students were observed using it almost exclusively for basic skills activities. This low-level of technology integration occurred in elementary schools of a high performing school district which had a technology plan in place, a low student to computer ratio, and 100 percent of the classrooms had Internet access. Furthermore, only 15 percent of teachers were observed integrating technology to a great extent; however, students in these classrooms were observed on task significantly more frequently than students in classrooms where technology was observed less or not at all. On the other hand, students were observed off task significantly more in classrooms where either no technology integration was observed or where it was only observed a moderate amount. These findings support and build upon previous observational studies. There is still a need, however, for strong, empirical research to be conducted to further examine the use of technology in elementary classrooms.
Rollins, Kayla Braziel
Summer students enjoy cool end to their research programs at...
Summer students enjoy cool end to their research programs at MCS August 2, 2013 Tweet EmailPrint MCS Division summer students were treated to an ice cream social July 31, 2013, to...
The impact of school facilities on student achievement, attendance, behavior, completion rate and teacher turnover rate in selected Texas high schools
The purpose of this study was to explore the possible relationship between school facility conditions and school outcomes such as student academic achievement, attendance, discipline, completion rate and teacher turnover rate. School facility condition for the participating schools was determined by the Total Learning Environment Assessment (TLEA) as completed by the principal or principal's designee on high school campuses in Texas with enrollments between 1,000 and 2000 and economically disadvantaged enrollments less than 40%. Each school in the study population was organized by grades nine through twelve. Data for achievement, attendance, discipline, completion rate and teacher turnover rate were collected through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) managed by the Texas Education Agency. Student achievement, attendance, discipline, completion rate and teacher turnover rate and their relation to school facilities were investigated using multiple regression models to compare sections and subsections of the TLEA with each of the five dependent variables. Major research findings of this study included the following: first, student achievement, attendance and completion rate measures were not found to be statistically significant in relation to school facility conditions as measured by the TLEA at the 0.05 level; second, discipline, or behavior, was found to be significantly related to the TLEA. This indicates that the subsections of the TLEA could be used to predict discipline factors for schools in the study population; third, teacher turnover rate was found to be related to the TLEA subsections of Specialized Learning Space and Support Space, with the correlation to Support Space being indirect. Literature from prior studies infers that relationships do exist between all five of the study's dependent variables. However, this study only yielded significant findings in the areas of student discipline and teacher turnover. The researchers recommendations based upon this study include the following: administrators and designers should take into account factors such as interior environment and academic learning space when planning schools to positively impact student discipline; school design and construction should focus on specialized learning spaces and other academic areas more than administrative support spaces when striving to increase teacher satisfaction with physical working conditions.
McGowen, Robert Scott
The purpose of this study was to explore the possible relationship between school facility conditions and school outcomes such as student academic achievement, attendance, discipline, completion rate and teacher turnover rate. School facility condition for the participating schools was determined by the Total Learning Environment Assessment (TLEA) as completed by the principal or principal�s designee on high school campuses in Texas with enrollments between 1,000 and 2000 and economically disadvantaged enrollments less than 40%. Each school in the study population was organized by grades nine through twelve. Data for achievement, attendance, discipline, completion rate and teacher turnover rate were collected through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) managed by the Texas Education Agency. Student achievement, attendance, discipline, completion rate and teacher turnover rate and their relation to school facilities were investigated using multiple regression models to compare sections and subsections of the TLEA with each of the five dependent variables. Major research findings of this study included the following: first, student achievement, attendance and completion rate measures were not found to be statistically significant in relation to school facility conditions as measured by the TLEA at the 0.05 level; second, discipline, or behavior, was found to be significantly related to the TLEA. This indicates that the subsections of the TLEA could be used to predict discipline factors for schools in the study population; third, teacher turnover rate was found to be related to the TLEA subsections of Specialized Learning Space and Support Space, with the correlation to Support Space being indirect. Literature from prior studies infers that relationships do exist between all five of the study�s dependent variables. However, this study only yielded significant findings in the areas of student discipline and teacher turnover. The researchers recommendations based upon this study include the following: administrators and designers should take into account factors such as interior environment and academic learning space when planning schools to positively impact student discipline; school design and construction should focus on specialized learning spaces and other academic areas more than administrative support spaces when striving to increase teacher satisfaction with physical working conditions.
Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project |
Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project October 22, 2012 - 3:44pm Addthis Crow Nation Students Participate in Algae Biomass Research Project Thanks in part to DOE funding and technical support, student interns from the Crow Tribe in Montana had the opportunity to participate in an algae biomass research project that could help prepare them for cleantech jobs and pave the way for their Tribe to produce clean, renewable energy. The Cultivation and Characterization of Oil Producing Algae Internship placed students in a laboratory alongside established researchers to study local algae samples and evaluate their possible use in energy applications. The project focused on an integrated coal-to-liquid (ICTL) technology
'China English' or native speaker based standard? : a study of college teachers' and students' perceptions of the ideal pedagogic model of college English in mainland China.
??By focusing on the ideal pedagogic model of college English in mainland China, this study explores college teachers� and students� perceptions towards �China English� in� (more)
He, Deyuan (???)
ORISE K-12 Teachers and Students Research Experiences: S. Hakan...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory. We have different types of targets, and we find nuclear fission. We basically, we have say uranium, and we bombarded the uranium with protons-and...
Student Science Research Associates (SSRA) 1996 Research Journal
The following student projects are reported: SSRA water research projects, various effects on polliwogs` growth and development, effects of Willow Park Golf Course on nitrate and phosphate levels in San Leandro Creek, water quality evaluation using color infrared photography, biochemical analysis of aquatic insects, effects of miracid/calcium chloride/liquid plant food on stringless bush beans, effects of vegetable oil on bean growth, effect of river water on lima beans, effect of storm water runoff on pH and phosphate levels of Dry Creek, acid rain in Modesto, use of random amplified polymorphic DNA to study Egeria Densa, and effect of marination on formation of heterocyclic aromatic amines in cooked chicken meat.
Knezovich, J. [ed.
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Student and Faculty Perceptions of Undergraduate Research Experiences in Computing
Undergraduate research experiences are promoted and funded for their potential in increasing students� likelihood of pursuing graduate degrees, increasing their confidence, and expanding their awareness of their discipline and career opportunities. ... Keywords: Undergraduate research, research career, research experiences for undergraduates, women in computing
L. Barker
Teaching medical students dermatology research skills: Six years of experience with the University of Texas Medical Branch dermatology non-degree research honors program, 2001-2006
orientation, the medical student research summer program,Ioffe B. Medical student dermatology research in the UnitedTeaching medical students dermatology research skills: Six
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2012 Symposium Final Presentations Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), Research Experience for Teachers (RET)
students. BOM: LED (Light Emitting Diode), breadboard, resistor, Wires, 9V battery, Potentiometer to manage
Linhardt, Robert J.
Public Administration Graduate Student Orientation Research Resources
://library.queensu.ca/research/databases/record/2888 Full-text of the publications of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD://library.queensu.ca/research/databases/record/2810 Index and full-text of major Canadian daily newspapers http://library.queensu.ca/research/databases/record/2888 Full-text of the publications
Ellis, Randy
PMPA Graduate Student Orientation Research Resources
://library.queensu.ca/research/databases/record/2888 Full-text of the publications of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD://library.queensu.ca/research/databases/record/3356 Full-text access to a large collection of scholarly e-books published by leading Canadian://library.queensu.ca/research/databases/record/3422 Cover-to-cover search and browse access to the full-text of books from various academic publishers
The UTPB computer science research lab: running on student power
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) is a small university of approximately 3,300 students. The Computer Science Research Lab at UTPB was founded by a federal grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and consists of both ... Keywords: academic system setup and maintenance, lab management
Cherry Owen; Doug Hale; Ilhyun Lee; Haesun Lee
ORISE: Graduate Student Research Experiences - Augusto Tentori
Augusto Tentori Augusto Tentori Student's expertise in microfluidics helps develop prototype device for human radiation exposure detection If the unthinkable happens, time is of the essence in a potential mass population radiological event, where thousands of people would be exposed to radiation and their survival could hinge on prompt medical diagnosis and treatment. Augusto Tentori Augusto Tentori, a participant in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Scholarship and Fellowship Program (administered for DHS by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education), uses microfluidic technology to analyze blood samples for evidence and calculation of radiation exposure dose-a field known as "radiation biodosimetry." Photo courtesy of Christopher Phaneuf. Click image to enlarge.
NREL: Education Programs - Teacher Programs
Teacher Programs Teacher Programs Photo of a man and woman working together in a laboratory. They are both wearing safety glasses as they look at a small white box the man is holding. NREL promotes excellence in teaching and learning and contributes to improving critical elements of the science, mathematics, and technology education system. Teachers are offered research and development opportunities to enhance their content knowledge, instructional strategies, and leadership abilities. Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) Visiting Faculty Program (VFP), formerly called Faculty and Student Teams (FaST), seeks to increase the research competitiveness of faculty members and their students at institutions historically underrepresented in the research community in order to expand the workforce vital to the Department
Student Research Abstract: Trustworthy Remote Entities in the Smart Grid
Student Research Abstract: Trustworthy Remote Entities in the Smart Grid Andrew J. Paverd to enhance user privacy by introducing a novel element into the smart grid architecture. The Trustworthy a group of smart meters and the external smart grid entities. The TRE enhances user privacy by providing
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1. Wagner RF, Ioffe B. Medical student dermatology researchTeaching medical students dermatology research skills: Sixwith the University of Texas Medical Branch dermatology non-
Teacher Resources
Resources Resources Teacher Programs JLab Science Activities for Teachers - An afternoon science program for 5th, 6th and 8th grade teachers. [Program Dates: September 2013 - May 2014] Teacher Night at Jefferson Lab - Teacher Night will be held on April 2nd, 2014. Please sign-up by March 19th, 2014! Education Events Physics Fest - Cryogenics, electricity and more! Reserve your space today! Science Series - Science lectures for high school and middle school students! [Video Archive] Education Events Mailing List - An electronic mailing list to keep you informed of Jefferson Lab's public education events! Workshops and Local Groups The Virginia Section of the American Nuclear Society - Single and multi-day workshops on the science of nuclear energy and radiation.
The Impact of the Katy Management of Automated Curriculum System on Planning for Learning, Delivery of Instruction and Evaluation of Student Learning as Perceived by Teachers in the Katy Independent School District in Texas
The purpose of this study was to determine teachers� perceptions of the relationship of the Katy Management of Automated Curriculum (KMAC) system developed by Katy ISD in Katy, Texas, on planning for learning, delivery of instruction and evaluation of student learning in the classroom. KMAC is a customized, proprietary networked technology curriculum management system created for online access to curriculum and the creation and sharing of lesson plans. Data was collected from 635 teachers district-wide through an online survey. This data was used to determine whether there were differences between/among teachers and teacher leaders and between/among elementary, junior high and high school teachers in their perceived impact of the KMAC on planning for learning, delivery of instruction and evaluation of student learning. Regarding planning for learning, teachers were found to have a moderately positive perception of KMAC with teacher leaders being slightly more positive. In addition, statistically significant differences were found between grade levels with elementary teachers more positive than secondary teachers. Regarding delivery of instruction, teacher leaders again perceived a more positive relationship with KMAC than the teacher non-leaders. Statistically significant differences were also found between elementary and junior high, elementary and high school and between junior high and high school teachers, with elementary teachers being the most positive. Teachers were the least positive toward KMAC and the evaluation of student learning. While a statistically significant relationship was found in relationship to the grade level taught and evaluation, this area was admittedly weaker than the other two areas in district development and teachers� perceptions. While the position of teacher leader seemed to impact the results in all categories, the grade level taught was found to have the greatest statistical impact on the teacher perceptions.
Hogue, Sharon L.
Beyond research skills training: an opportunity to support the wider 'ecosystem' of the part-time research student
� 314 � Beyond research skills training: an opportunity to support the wider 'ecosystem' of the part-time research student Dr Carol Edwards Study Adviser Student Development Zone David Wilson Library University of Leicester University Road... to be less satisfied than full-time students with their ease of access to the �intellectual climate� of their department and research institution. Integration into one�s departmental academic community is ideally not an optional extra, but an important...
Edwards, Carol
Readiness for self-directed learning and the cultural values of individualism/collectivism among American and South Korean college students seeking teacher certification in agriculture
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between self-directed learning readiness and the cultural values of individualism/collectivism in two sample groups drawn from different cultures. The research design used for this study was descriptive and correlational in nature. The target population for this study consisted of two sample groups: Korean and American college students who seek teacher certification in the field of agriculture. Data were collected using a web-formatted questionnaire. Results were computed statistically, including the means, standard deviations, effect size, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, bivariate correlations, and multiple regression. Findings indicated that in a hierarchical multiple regression analysis, scores for the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) (R2 = .03, adjusted R2 = .01, p = .30) in Step 1 was not statistically significantly related by gender, student classification, and GPA. Gender, student classification, and GPA accounted for only 3% of the variance and the three beta weights for the gender, student classification, and GPA variables were not statistically significantly related to the SDLRS. However, scores for SDLRS (R2= .34, adjusted R2 = .30, ¨R2 = .31, p =.00) in Step 2 was statistically significantly related by gender, student classification, GPA, nationality, vertical individualism (VI), horizontal individualism (HI), vertical collectivism(VC), and horizontal collectivism(HC). This model accounted for 34 % of the variance in the SDLRS (R2 change = .31). It appears that nationality, VI, HI, VC, and HC accounted for a further 31% of the variance. However, in Step 1, the gender, student classification, and GPA variables did not account for a significant amount of variance in Step 2. The beta weight for nationality and VI variables were not statistically significantly related to the SDLRS (E = -0.15, t = -1.67, p = .10; E = 0.01, t = 0.10, p = .92, respectively). However, the beta for the HI variable was statistically significant and positive (E = 0.40, t = 4.31, p = .00). The beta for the VC variable also was statistically significant and positive (E = 0.20, t = 2.12, p = .04). The beta for the HC variable also was statistically significant and positive (E = 0.21, t = 2.19, p = .03). These findings indicated that if HI, VC, and HC attitudes are high, the SDLRS scores tend to be high. That is, differences in the students�? SDLRS can be best explained through HI, VC, and HC among the cultural values of individualism/collectivism.
Lee, In Heok
Brookhaven Pre-Service Teachers Program | Department of Energy
Brookhaven Pre-Service Teachers Program Brookhaven Pre-Service Teachers Program Brookhaven Pre-Service Teachers Program June 3, 2013 4:30PM EDT to August 9, 2013 4:30PM EDT Brookhaven National Laboratory This is an internship and is intended to support the intellectual and professional development of students who have a sincere desire to be fully involved in a program which offers an intensive, mentored scientific research experience. Junior and Senior Undergraduate college students who intend to become K-12 teachers with a specialty in science, mathematics or technology, and students who have graduated and are in the process of becoming certified to teach in these areas. Participants will be placed with members of the scientific and professional staff (master teachers) in an educational program developed to give
UChicago-FNAL QuarkNet 2009 Student Research
Fermilab email@example.com (630) 840-2311 Tom Carter Mentor College of DuPage firstname.lastname@example.com (630 942-3346 Jim Browne Lead Teacher Amboy High School email@example.com...
Use of blogs in pre-service teacher education to improve student engagement
Web 2.0 technologies allow average computer users to be able to publish on the Internet without having to know complex computer technical knowledge, which gives these technologies powerful potential to facilitate student engagement in various learning ... Keywords: Cooperative/collaborative learning, Improving classroom teaching, Post-secondary education, Teaching/learning strategies
Hasan Cakir
H2 Educate! Teacher Guide
Fuel Cell Technologies Publication and Product Library (EERE)
H2 Educate! Teacher and Student Guides - These new guides were developed by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project's Teacher Advisory Board for the DOE Hydrogen Program. Sentech, Inc
Increasing student retention in computer science through research programs for undergraduates
To address the alarming decrease in students in Rhode Island computer science programs and the under-representation of women and minorities, we have devised a program to introduce students to research in computer graphics, art and new media. This program ... Keywords: computer graphics, education, undergraduate research
Joan Peckham; Peter Stephenson; Jean-Yves Herv�; Ron Hutt; Miguel Encarna��o
Teachers' Edition
Teachers' Edition Teachers' Edition Foreword The Harnessed Atom is a middle school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum extension that focuses on nuclear science and energy. It is designed to provide students with accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date information on the roles that energy and nuclear science play in our lives. The curriculum includes essential principles and fundamental concepts of energy science. This update is based on the original 1985 Harnessed Atom curriculum from the U.S. Department of Energy. It has been developed with extensive input from science teachers across the country in pilot test reviews and workshops, as well as technical reviews from scientists and experts at universities, professional societies, and national laboratories.
UChicago-FNAL QuarkNet 2010 Student Research
build and test electronics and optical systems. Working on these automated systems put their robotics skills to the test. Student Reports of Their Activities: Astonomy and Robotics...
Do teachers differ by certification route? novice teachers' sense of self-efficacy, commitment to teaching, and preparedness to teach
Alternative teacher certification (ATC) programs are one method created to help alleviate teacher shortages (Cox, Matthews, & Assoc, 2001; Hallinan & Khmelkov, 2001). While much debate has arisen over ATC programs, very few have empirically examined their impact on the teaching pool (Darling-Hammond, Berry, & Thoreson, 2001; Darling-Hammond, Chung, & Frelow, 2002; Goldhaber, 2000; Ingersoll, 1999; Shen, 1997, 1999). The present study was designed to explore differences by certification type and program characteristics based on novice teachers' demographics, educational attainment, sense of self-efficacy, and sense of preparedness to enter the classroom. Results from the present study suggest ATC programs are somewhat diversifying the teaching population by bringing in more minorities and science majors, but do not appear to be bringing in more experienced scientists and mathematicians nor do they appear to be alleviating the teacher shortage. In this sample, traditionally certified teachers felt better prepared than ATC teachers with the biggest differences on Promoting Student Learning. Regardless of certification route, prior classroom experience was a strong predictor of Overall Preparedness and a teacher's perception of his or her ability to be an effective teacher. For ATC teachers, a positive mentoring experience was a strong predictor of Overall Preparedness. The discussion of whether or not ATC programs should exist should now be replaced with a discussion of how to ensure that these programs produce better teachers and improve student learning. The underlying theme from the present study was that, in order to feel prepared and have high self-efficacy, novice teachers needed instruction in the majority of the components identified by research and by the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (1996), including positive mentoring experiences, field based experiences, and curriculum based on child development, learning theory, cognition, motivation, and subject matter pedagogy. Results from the present study support the assertion that teacher preparation programs, program components, mentoring experiences, and field-based experiences do impact teacher effectiveness in the classroom.
Zientek, Linda Reichwein
UChicago-FNAL QuarkNet 2007 Student Research
original number. With the help of their mentor, Sahar Allam, the four students used the Java program TOPCAT to create graphs in order to analyze and visually represent their...
Using interdisciplinary bioinformatics undergraduate research to recruit and retain computer science students
An interdisciplinary undergraduate research project in bioinformatics, jointly mentored by faculty in computer science and biology, has been developed and is being used to provide top-quality instruction to biology and computer science students. This ... Keywords: bioinformatics, interdisciplinary research, undergraduate research, women in CS
Jon Beck; Brent Buckner; Olga Nikolova
Using podcasts to replace lecture: Effects on student achievement
This study examined achievement when podcasts were used in place of lecture in the core technology course required for all students seeking teacher licensure at a large research-intensive university in the Southeastern United States. Further, it examined ... Keywords: 21st century skills, Delivery methods, Podcasts, Teacher education, Web 2.0
Blanche W. O'Bannon; Jennifer K. Lubke; Jeffrey L. Beard; Virginia G. Britt
State-of-the-State of Texas Retention of High School Science Teachers
Concerns about turnover of highly qualified science teachers have pervaded education stakeholder discussions for several years. Yet little is known about where are we in retaining high science teachers in Texas public schools. The three empirical studies included in this dissertation used mixed research methods to explore data collected by the Policy Research Initiative in Science Education (PRISE) Research Group during the 2007-2010 school years. The first study examined mobility patterns and hiring patterns of high school science teachers after two school years. I used descriptive statistical analyses to investigate relationships between teacher-level variables (i.e., teacher type, age, ethnicity, and gender) and school-level variables (i.e., school size and minority student enrollment proportion) with respect to movement out and into Texas schools. Findings revealed variations in mobility patterns of science teachers, based on size and minority student enrollment proportion of the schools in which they worked. Hiring patterns revealed that schools typically hired young, novice White female teachers regardless of school size or minority student enrollment proportion. The second study explored the relationships between schools� retention strategies and retention challenges with schools� science teacher retention rates, respectively. I used multiple regression and descriptive statistical analyses to investigate the relationships between study variables. While regression models predicting science teacher retention were not remarkable, descriptive statistical analyses revealed notable relationships between several school-level variables and school retention status. The third study investigated relationships among three variables: school retention strategies, science teacher job satisfaction, and science teacher mobility. Multilevel analyses were used to investigate relationships between two-level variables. Findings revealed no relationships of significance between school retention strategies or teacher job satisfaction with teacher mobility. However, interactions between predictor variables indicated that satisfied science teachers were more likely to remain at schools that expressed and showed appreciation for teachers than to leave the profession. Findings from these studies were used to make state-, district-, and school-level policy recommendations for high school science teachers that included: (a) tailoring recruitment and retention supports to meet the needs of underrepresented teacher populations leading science classrooms, (b) recognizing schools that successfully retain science teachers, and (c) providing professional development for high school principals to assist with the design of strategic plans to improve job satisfaction and retention of teachers.
Spikes, Sara Elizabeth
The impact of the formula student competition on undergraduate research projects
Starting from their freshman year, automotive engineering students at FH Joanneum are involved in project work within the framework of project-based learning. Software projects complementary to the regular courses in the second and third semester increase ... Keywords: formula student, project based learning, self-motivation, undergraduate research
G�nter Bischof; Emilia Bratschitsch; Annette Casey; Thomas Lechner; Markus Lengauer; Adrian Millward-Sadler; Domagoj Rube�a; Christian Steinmann
Three essays on teacher quality and educational production
opportunities. The weak link between student performance andMotivated by the weak link between teacher performance andhave documented the weak link between observable teacher
Koedel, Cory Robert
The relevance of the effective school correlates, to alternative education settings, for student in a correctional system, as identified by the teachers and adminstrators in selected charter schools, in Harris County, Texas
The State of Texas accepted the Effective School Research model and its correlates as a way of determining whether the state�s schools are effective. This included all juvenile justice alternative educational facilities. The purpose of the study was to assess the relevance of the Effective School Correlates to alternative educational settings for students in a correctional system as identified by the teachers and administrators in selected charter schools in Harris County, Texas. Secondly, the study was to suggest modification to the Effective School Correlates to make them relevant to an alternative educational setting for students in the correctional system in selected charter schools in Harris County, Texas. The literature revealed a potential lack of fit between the Effective School Correlates as the �Key Characteristic of Effective Schools� and their relevance to the context of alternative schools for students in the correctional systems. This study led to the postulation that the Effective School Correlates as written may need altering to meet the needs of the specialized correctional school setting. However, it is not clear what shape or direction this alteration would take. Findings of this study indicated that problems existed with the application of the Correlates as they related to the selected Charter Schools in Harris County, Texas. The population size limited the study and caution should be taken not to over-generalize the data.
Cortez-Rucker, Vance
New Nuclear Energy Awards Give Students Hands-On Research Experience |
New Nuclear Energy Awards Give Students Hands-On Research New Nuclear Energy Awards Give Students Hands-On Research Experience New Nuclear Energy Awards Give Students Hands-On Research Experience September 28, 2012 - 9:33am Addthis Bojan Petrovic, a senior researcher at Georgia Institute of Technology, will lead an IRP team in developing a high-power light water reactor design with inherent safety features. | Photo courtesy of Georgia Institute of Technology Bojan Petrovic, a senior researcher at Georgia Institute of Technology, will lead an IRP team in developing a high-power light water reactor design with inherent safety features. | Photo courtesy of Georgia Institute of Technology Bradley Williams Team Lead, Nuclear Energy University Programs What Colleges Received The Awards? Georgia Institute of Technology
GTC Graduate Student Researchers: Brandon M. Grainger & Patrick...
Dr. Gregory Reed, Dr. Thomas McDermott & Dr. Zhi-Hong Mao Research Challenges of Microgrids Operational inverter improvements (harsh environment design, robust operation...
Expanding the research horizon in higher education : master's students' perceptions of research assistantships.
??This study explores how effectively current research assistantships impart research methods, skills, and attitudes; and how well those experiences prepare the next generation of researchers� (more)
Niemczyk, Ewelina Kinga
Science Teacher Professionalism
Position Statement Position Statement Principles of Professionalism for Science Educators Introduction Today's science educators play central roles in educating, inspiring, and guiding students to become responsible scientifically literate citizens. Therefore, it is essential that teachers of science uphold the highest ethical standards of the profession to earn the respect, trust, and confidence of students, parents, school leadership, colleagues, and other members of the community. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) establishes the following expectations and principles to guide the professional conduct of all preK-16 teachers of science, including preservice, novice, and experienced educators. Quality science instruction is an interdependent process that requires the active participation
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION Addressing the Future of Texas Transportation
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION Addressing the Future of Texas Transportation The Texas or sustain the Texas transportation system in the near- and long-term future. Research topics are not limited A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) Strategic Solutions Center is sponsoring a graduate
Catching the Sun Teacher's Guide
Table of Contents Table of Contents CHICAGO EXPLORERS PROGRAM CREDITS INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE SCIENCE GOALS ADDRESSED IN UNIT BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Davis Experiment The Sun Other Neutrino Research Centers Chadwick's Experiment Future Illustrations Standard Model of Elementary Particles The Davis Experiment Chadwick's Experiment The Structure of the Sun DEMONSTRATIONS Detecting the Unseen The Geiger Counter The Cloud Chamber Magnetic Deflection Conservation of Momentum and the Discovery of the Neutrino Magnet Trails Figure Illustrations Geiger Tube Cloud Chamber Conservation of Momentum - Two balls Conservation of Momentum - Three balls Magnet Trails ACTIVITIES How Does the Universe Work? - Teacher Information How Does the Universe Work? - Student Information How Does the Universe Work? - Solution
Jefferson Jefferson Lab Physics Fest Classroom Activity Pack http://education.jlab.org/ Introduction to Jefferson Lab Jefferson Lab is a laboratory for basic research in nuclear physics. Nuclear physics is the science of studying the nucleus of the atom. Jefferson Lab also works with industry to develop technologies for businesses to use and with schools to motivate students and assist teachers. Jefferson Lab's mission is to provide scientists around the world with opportunities to experiment with and learn more about nucleons. Jefferson Lab's main instrument is a machine, called an accelerator, that is able to make electrons go really fast. The accelerator is in an underground, racetrack-shaped tunnel, 1.4 km around, that delivers a beam of electrons to experiments in three large experimental halls called end stations.
Teacher Participation in Professional Activities and Job Satisfaction: Prevalence and Associative Relationship to Retention for High School Science Teachers
In this dissertation, I used survey response data from 385 science teachers situated in 50 randomly selected Texas high schools to describe the prevalence of high school science teacher participation in professional activities and levels of job satisfaction. Using relative risk statistics, I determined the direction and significance of multiple associative relationships involving teachers� participation in professional activities, satisfaction with working conditions, and retention state. Finally, I used these results to make specific policy recommendations. Teachers participate in diverse professional activities. Descriptive analyses of responses from teachers revealed higher rates of participation in development activities than in maintenance or management activities. Relative risk statistics exposed several positive and significant associative relationships between participation in specific professional activities (i.e., observation of other science teachers, involvement in a science education study group) and teacher retention. Additionally, results of risk analyses suggest teacher participation in maintenance activities, more than development or management, is associated with teacher retention. Researchers consider job satisfaction an important factor in teacher retention. Descriptive analyses revealed high rates of satisfaction with occupational choice and the interpersonal relationships shared with professional colleagues and administrators. Conversely, teachers expressed low rates of satisfaction with their school�s science laboratory facilities and equipment or support for student involvement in informal science activities. Results of risk analyses exposed no positive associations between job satisfaction and retention for teachers. The interaction between teacher participation in professional activities and satisfaction with occupational choice was also examined. Descriptive analyses of responses from retained teachers (n=291) revealed high rates of participation in development activities in comparison to maintenance or management activities. Results of risk analyses exposed both positive and negative associations between teacher participation in professional activities and satisfaction with occupational choice, suggesting an interactive effect exists between participation in activities and satisfaction with occupational choice on retention. I used results from analyses to make state and school level policy recommendations, which included: (a) development of state standards for classroom equipment and facilities; (b) greater state involvement in defining teacher professional activities; and, (c) increasing school support for teacher participation in maintenance activities.
Bozeman, Todd Dane
Transitioning from Student to Teacher in the Master-Apprentice Model of Piano Pedagogy| An Exploratory Study of Challenges, Solutions, Resources, Reflections, and Suggestions for the Future.
?? While many music educators learn how to teach through teacher training programs, the standard mode of transmission in which piano teachers learn to teach� (more)
Slawsky, Melissa Maccarelli
What impact do student-led demonstrations versus teacher-led demonstrations have on the retention rate of AP biology students?.
??In this investigation strategies were implemented with the purpose of improving student engagement and learning in the biology classroom. I investigated whether or not a� (more)
Conner, Sarah Marie.
Minority student involvement in computational science research at Texas Southern University
There is an extreme shortage of minority students entering STEM fields in general, and computational science in particular. Therefore, a large segment of the national population has potential for contributions to science and research, but this potential ... Keywords: HBCU, HPC, computational science, high-performance computing, minorities in science education
M. Farrukh Khan; Daniel Vrinceanu; Kiran Chillakamarri; C. J. Tymczak
Staff and Student Research 2001 1 FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 2
; The Influence of Built Form On Steady-State Heat Loss', in M. Burry et al (eds), Proceedings of the Third', Multinational Finance Society Conference, (Italy, 2001). Theses MCA McGill, Nikki, `Oiling the Wheels: Competition in the Oligopolistic Oil Industry'. #12;10 Staff and Student Research2001 Business and Public
Frean, Marcus
Teacher Night at Jefferson Lab
Night at Jefferson Lab Night at Jefferson Lab Region II Physical Science Teacher Night for Elementary and Middle School Teachers April 2nd, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Come for the FUN! You won't want to miss the annual Virginia Region II Teacher Night at Jefferson Lab! This year's focus is on physical science activities for upper elementary and middle school teachers. Format for the Evening Think of a Science Fair with enthusiactic students lined up at tables waiting to show you their projects... Teacher Night will be similar, except enthusiactic teachers will be waiting to share one of their favorite classroom activities with YOU! All teachers will have handouts and many will have starter supplies to accompany the handouts - that's right, FREE MATERIALS! Activity Topics Friction - Electrolysis - Water Cycle - Engineering Design Challenge -
Faculty and Student Teams and National Laboratories: Expanding the Reach of Research Opportunities and Workforce Development
The Faculty and Student Teams (FaST) Program, a cooperative effort between the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science and the National Science Foundation (NSF), brings together collaborative research teams composed of a researcher at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and a faculty member with two or three undergraduate students from a college or university. Begun by the Department of Energy in 2000 with the primary goal of building research capacity at a faculty member's home institution, the FaST Program focuses its recruiting efforts on faculty from colleges and universities with limited research facilities and those institutions that serve populations under-represented in the fields of science, engineering and technology, particularly women and minorities. Once assembled, a FaST team spends a summer engaged in hands-on research working alongside a laboratory scientist. This intensely collaborative environment fosters sustainable relationships between the faulty members and BNL that allow faculty members and their BNL colleagues to submit joint proposals to federal agencies, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, reform local curriculum, and develop new or expand existing research labs at their home institutions.
Blackburn,N.; White, K.; Stegman, M.
The Self in Research and Other Matters: A Study of Doctoral Students' Conceptions
to the responses suggests some tentative answers to the above questions. It is noticeable that all of the respondents who expressed a strong conception of research were female students. Thus there may be some link to the demographic data. However, the less strongly... and it is �very stimulating�. This respondent also expressed a weak conception of the PhD. Of the other women who expressed a fairly strong conception of the self in research (19,20,21,25,26, 41) only one (20) also expressed a conception of the PhD. Perhaps...
Pitcher, Rod
Balloon Experiment Manual table of contents 1. Introduction (with note to teacher on how to adapt to their students -over
and comparing to models. Buoyancy Force Acceleration and Comparing to Theory Cosmic ray radiation Acceleration data in the field, analyze it, and report their findings (either with a write-up, paper or power point you and your students get started. The experiments contained in this manual have all been tested
California at Santa Cruz, University of
Teachers' Concerns Regarding the Adoption of the New Mathematics Textbook
The goal of this study is to identify and examine teachers' concerns regarding their use of the new adopted mathematics textbook. In Texas, middle school mathematics teachers are often given a great deal of flexibility in the decision to use or not to use textbooks in their classrooms. This provides an opportunity for discussion about the concerns of teachers regarding the use of the newly adopted textbook. This study focused on investigating the concerns of teachers in relation to the adoption of the new textbooks for their districts based their years of experience in teaching the same class and their involvement on using the same textbook. In addition, this study identified the source of support in implementing the new curriculum materials. The study utilized the Concern Based Adoption Model (CBAM) as its theoretical framework. A non-experimental, cross-sectional survey design, incorporating a researcher-developed Stages of Concern Questionnaire (SoCQ), was used to address the research questions. A qualitative analysis was used to explore the teachers needs related to the use of the new adopted textbook and to provide additional insights into the teachers' concerns. The answers of 147 middle school mathematic teachers were analyzed in addition to teachers' interviews. Overall, the study found that teachers' highest concerns are focused mainly on the management of their work and that they are still in the early stages of implementing the new textbook. Teaching experience proved to be an important factor in explaining teachers' concerns in the implementation. Teachers feel isolated and unsupported in their use of the new curriculum materials and they expressed the need for support from their schools and from textbook publishers, as well as the need for more time and training to become familiar with the new textbook's content. They also wanted evidence that the new textbook supports student learning. Recommendations from the study include the need for the schools and the textbook publishing companies to work with middle grade school mathematics teachers to enable them to implement the new curriculum materials (textbooks) in the classrooms.
El-Saleh, Ilham Kamel
The U.S. DOE Methane Hydrate R&D Program DOE Sponsored Student Researchers
U.S. DOE Methane Hydrate R&D Program U.S. DOE Methane Hydrate R&D Program DOE Sponsored Student Researchers Publications and Presentations of DOE Supported Methane Hydrate R&D 1999-2013 December 2013 Table of Contents Section I: Documentation of Support for Education .................................................................................... 5 Additional Post-Degree Assignments at National Labs and USGS .......................................................... 14 Papers Authored and Presentations Given by NETL Methane Hydrate Fellows .................................... 15 Section II: Publications Related to the Program's Major Field Projects .................................................... 21 Alaska North Slope Gas Hydrate Reservoir Characterization (DE-FC26-01NT41332) ............................ 21
Elementary Special Education Teachers' Cultural Awareness and Beliefs In One Urban School District Regarding African American Learners
Today's urban schools are composed of students from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying levels of academic readiness. At the same time, approximately 88% of teachers are White and middle-class. The dispositions of teachers have important educational ramifications. Teachers' beliefs structure the classroom atmosphere, influence perceptions regarding the abilities of students, and impact how they teach and expect students to learn and behave. In order to foster an accepting and productive learning environment, teachers must have cultural awareness. To ensure that all learners receive a solid academic foundation, teachers must be able to instruct dissimilar students. Special educators have been trained to work with students with unique, special needs, but the reality of today's demographics - and special education classrooms in particular - mandate that they also have the cultural knowledge to effectively serve diverse students. Perceptions and attitudes of elementary special education teachers regarding their cultural awareness and beliefs need to be explored. This study examined the cultural awareness beliefs of elementary special educators working in urban school districts located in southeast Texas. The research also needs to ascertain whether ethnicity or length of service effected such teachers' cultural awareness beliefs. Using the Cultural Awareness Beliefs Inventory (CABI) instrument, the investigator gathered self-reported data from 54 participants. The reliability and validity of the instrument were determined to be sound by previous investigators. The CABI contains eight major components: Teacher Beliefs, School Climate, Culturally Responsive Classroom Management, Home and Community Support, Curriculum and Instruction, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Awareness, and Teacher Efficacy. Data were analyzed using percentage analysis and one-way analysis of variance. The findings include: 1) Participants had favorable perceptions towards the School Climate, Culturally Responsive Classroom Management, and Cultural Awareness variables; 2) Participants had unfavorable perceptions regarding Teacher Beliefs; 3) In contrast to some previous research, it did not appear that teaching experience impacted cultural beliefs; and 4) Importantly, it was discerned that teachers' ethnicities yielded statistically significant effects on their cultural awareness and beliefs regarding African American special education students.
Willis, Janet
Examining Dual Language, Bilingual, and ESL Teachers� Knowledge, Professional Development Experiences, and Perceptions About Second Language Programs In Texas
The rapid increase of the English Language Learner (ELL) student population in the United States and their continued lack of achievement means that research must focus on examining differences between the types of second language programs that are available in the U.S. to assist ELLs to learn a second language. The lack of research about teachers� knowledge and perceptions along with professional development practices in second language programs indicates the need to improve teacher training. This dissertation includes two research studies that followed a mixed-methods approach. Study 1 was conducted with 225 Bilingual and English as Second Language (ESL) teachers in a large suburban school district. Study 2 included 335 Dual Language and ESL teachers from forty school districts in Texas. Study 1 examined Bilingual and ESL teachers� knowledge of research on bilingual programs, instructional issues for ELLs, general instructional strategies, and second language development amongst bilingual/ESL teachers who work in different language programs. Also, the study considered the professional development opportunities provided to teachers of ELLs. In addition, it examined teachers� perceptions about administrators, program implementation, program features, school and community, and adequate training along with the degree of program satisfaction. Study 2 investigated whether the program of instruction, grade level, years of experience, types of route to certification, and feelings of pre-service teacher preparation made a difference on Dual Language and ESL teachers� knowledge and perceptions of second language programs. It also focused on the type of professional development that teachers receive and program strengths and challenges. Findings from both studies indicated significant differences in regards to teachers� knowledge and perceptions based on a number of variables examined. There were similarities and differences in regards to professional development experiences, program strengths and challenges. Findings indicated that a large number of teachers of ELLs are not receiving adequate training and that bilingual and Dual Language teachers know more than ESL teachers about research on bilingual programs and second language development. These findings have policy implications because they provide information about the type of knowledge and training that teachers are receiving and most importantly the deficits.
Franco-Fuenmayor, Susana Elena
Bayesian networks: A teacher's view
Teachers viewing Bayesian network-based proficiency estimates from a classroom full of students face a different problem from a tutor looking at one student at a time. Fortunately, individual proficiency estimates can be aggregated into classroom and ... Keywords: Aggregation, Bayesian networks, Computer graphics, Probabilities
Russell G. Almond; Valerie J. Shute; Jody S. Underwood; Juan-Diego Zapata-Rivera
Teacher Resource Center: Teacher Networks
Teacher Networks Teacher Networks TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources Fermilab offers support to area networks where teachers share successful teaching materials and strategies. These groups meet monthly or bimonthly during the school year in local schools or colleges in order to share skills, teaching strategies and materials. Patterned after the Illinois State Physics Project, most of these networks are spin-offs of Fermilab's
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Argonne Argonne Science Project Ideas! Our Teacher and General Resources section provides you with online aids for learning about science, such as a tutorial of science equipment, as well as guides for the metric system. Please select any item below that interests you. Also, if you have an idea for a great teacher resource that we could share, please click our Ideas page. We would love to hear from you! Science Equipment Resources: Online Basic Laboratory Equipment Information An Introduction to Basic Laboratory Equipment All students need to know and understand the function of the equipment that they will be using in the science classroom. This exercise is to help students know a beaker from a bunsen burner! TSwift MB 3200 Microscope Online Tutorial Online Microscope Tutorial
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Innovative practices in early childhood classrooms: what makes a teacher an early adopter?
This basic qualitative research study focused on the internal constructions of ten early childhood education teachers who take new information acquired from workshops, coursework, or other educational venues and quickly incorporate it into their teaching. The participants were all women who work in a variety of classroom settings with two-through-six-year-olds in San Antonio, Texas. They were identified as teachers who are in the forefront in adopting new ideas in comparison to other early childhood teachers (Rogers, 2003). A wide range of experience and education levels were represented. Using the interpretive paradigm as well as the ideological framework of constructivism, a grounded theory was established in response to the research question. Of special interest were factors that can be addressed in pre-service and in-service instructional opportunities for early childhood students and professionals. There were three major findings. First, the participants expressed core moral values in relation to their jobs as early childhood teachers: they look upon their work as a moral endeavor; they have a spiritual connection to their work; and they care deeply about others. Second, they shared the character traits of a positive attitude, persistence, and flexibility. Third, they held two learning dispositions in common: they perceive and practice learning as a continual, on-going process; and they are highly reflective. Viewed together, these three findings form a continuous internal loop that impacts the external cycle of gaining new information and adopting it into classroom practice. The findings in this study parallel previous teacher knowledge research done with K-12 grade teachers in the United States and in other countries. It supports models of change that consider one's frame of reference in terms of individual belief systems and how this impacts the change process. The implication is that focusing on technical knowledge is not enough. Early childhood teacher educators must consistently employ specific strategies with their students that help illuminate and strengthen the tacit traits identified in this study.
Marshall, Ellen
Teacher beliefs and technology integration practices: A critical relationship
Early studies indicated that teachers' enacted beliefs, particularly in terms of classroom technology practices, often did not align with their espoused beliefs. Researchers concluded this was due, at least in part, to a variety of external barriers ... Keywords: Inservice teacher, Teacher professional development, Teacher technology use, Technology integration, Technology use
Peggy A. Ertmer; Anne T. Ottenbreit-Leftwich; Olgun Sadik; Emine Sendurur; Polat Sendurur
Honored Student Award
Encouraging graduate student research in lipid chemistry and greater interest in the AOCS Society. Honored Student Award AOCS Foundation Donate Honored Student Award Silent Auction Student Volunteer Student Membership achievement aocs appl
GRADUATE STUDENT TUITION ON RESEARCH AWARDS Graduate Student salaries and tuition costs are allowable costs on sponsored projects and are
are allowable costs on sponsored projects and are often a required cost. Policy BACKGROUND In accordance to their research projects must include a line item in the direct cost budget proposal for tuition remission based and budgets for non-competing renewals that include salary costs for a Research Project Assistant must also
Krovi, Venkat
Teacher Resource Kit
Teacher Resource Kit Teacher Resource Kit This kit is designed as a resource for teachers who teach grades K-5. It is intended to provide information about the Laboratory and our education resources and to introduce activities that may be useful in the classroom. The kit contains information about the Laboratory's history and current research activities. You will find information applicable to various grade levels that can be tailored to the grade level that you currently teach. Also included are materials and activities that have been obtained from sources outside the Laboratory. Requesting support from Los Alamos National Laboratory The Laboratory and its employees consider it their responsibility to devote resources to improving the quality of life
Teacher Resource Center: Fermilab Web Resources
Fermilab Web Resources Fermilab Web Resources TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources The following materials are on the webserver. Fermilab Resources for Students - You might bookmark some of these resources to give your students easy access to information. Fermilab Resources for Students - You might bookmark some of these resources to give your students easy access to information. Photographs and video clips from Fermilab's Visual Media Services
Identifying Student Concepts of Gravity.
??This paper discusses a survey developed to investigate student concepts of "gravity" among AST 109 astronomy students and pre-service K-12 teachers. Survey questions were developed� (more)
Feeley, Roger Eastman
Learning about Gravity I. Free Fall: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers
This article is the first of a two-part review of research on children�s and adults understanding of gravity and on how best to teach gravity concepts to students and teachers. This first article concerns free fall�how and why objects fall when they are dropped. The review begins with a brief historical sketch of how these ideas were developed in human history
Claudine Kavanagh; Cary Sneider
Peer Effects, Teacher Incentives, and the Impact of Tracking: Evidence from a Randomized Evaluation in Kenya
To the extent that students benefit from high-achieving peers, tracking will help strong students and hurt weak ones. However, all students may benefit if tracking allows teachers to better tailor their instruction level. ...
Duflo, Esther
What Makes a Scientific Research Question Worth Investigating? Students' Epistemic Criteria and Considerations of Contribution
straightforward � (e.g. , �EA, �DIY). � � � The ��Interest �research �question. � NPOS � DIY � Do �It �Yourself � EFF �
Berson, Eric
(Rev. 4/24/13) Page 1 APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (MD Students)
appointment can be processed: 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK You must submit your research information on-line through. VERTEBRATE ANIMALS Does your research involve live vertebrate animals or their tissues, for further details
Bhatia, Sangeeta
DOE Solar Decathlon: Educational Resources for Students
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NETL: Educational Initiatives - Teachers
Teachers Educational Initiatives Teachers NETL is a proactive developer and supporter of educational initiatives at all levels. NETL's commitment to education is demonstrated...
Factors Associated with Increasing Teacher Retention in Rural Schools.
??This paper seeks to identify school-based factors associated with increasing teacher retention in rural public schools. Though there is a large body of research that� (more)
Rutenberg, David
Teacher Tools : BioEnergy Science Center
Tools for the Teacher The BioEnergy Science Center is committed to communicating research on bioenergy with the education community and to promote understanding of the science by...
NETL: News Release - Six Minority Universities Win Fossil Energy Research
August 7, 1995 August 7, 1995 DOE Adds New Fossil Energy Projects to Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grant Program WASHINGTON, DC - As part of its efforts to encourage more participation by minority college students and teachers in its national energy program, the Department of Energy (DOE) has selected seven natural gas, oil, and coal research projects to be carried out by teacher-student teams at historically black colleges and universities. The institutions will receive Federal research grants, each totalling $100,000 to $200,000, for fundamental research in topics ranging from improved oil and gas recovery and to the environmentally cleaner use of coal. One university, Clark Atlanta University, will also receive a separate smaller grant for a 1-year exploratory effort in oil processing.
August 3, 1996 August 3, 1996 Seven Historically Black Colleges Win Support for Fossil Energy R&D WASHINGTON, DC - As part of its efforts to encourage more participation by minority college students and teachers in its national energy program, the Department of Energy (DOE) has selected seven coal, natural gas, and oil research projects to be carried out by student-teacher teams at six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Six of the winning schools will partner with private sector companies and receive Federal research grants totaling $100,000 to $200,000 each. The industry-university partnerships will focus on environmental research in natural gas and oil exploration and production, advanced methods for cleaning sulfur and nitrogen pollutants from coal, and innovative coal use technologies.
NH3- H2O absorption systems used for research and student activities
In the context of the sustainable development and of the future environment and energy concerns, a new laboratory was developed based on absorption systems (a chiller-heater and a heat pump). The installation together with the proposed experimental activity ... Keywords: absorption systems, education and research activity, environment, heat pump
Ioan Boian; Alexandru Serban; Stan Fota; Florea Chiriac
Teacher interventions in a synchronous, co-located CSCL setting: Analyzing focus, means, and temporality
Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments facilitate collaboration between students. There is a growing interest in studying the role of the teacher during CSCL. This study aims to contribute to the conceptualization of teacher interventions ... Keywords: Computer-supported collaborative learning, Multi-dimensional analysis, Secondary education, Teacher interventions, Temporality
Anouschka Van Leeuwen, Jeroen Janssen, Gijsbert Erkens, Mieke Brekelmans
Prospective and Practicing Middle School Teachers' Knowledge of Curriculum for Teaching Simple Algebraic Equations
Knowledge of curriculum is a significant component of mathematical knowledge for teaching. However, clearly understanding knowledge of curriculum requires further refinement and substantial research. This study consists of three papers that aim to explore prospective and practicing middle school teachers� Knowledge of Curriculum for Teaching Simple Algebraic Equations (KCTE). The first paper reviews trends in and the evolution of standards and policies and synthesizes significant findings of research on mathematics curriculum and Knowledge of Curriculum for Mathematics Teaching (KCMT). Through this synthesis, the paper examines policy changes and research relevant to mathematics curriculum and KCMT and anticipates future research approaches and topics that show promise. Building on the context provided by the first paper, the following two papers investigate KCTE from the perspectives of prospective and practicing middle school mathematics teachers. For the second paper, data was collected from a convenience sample of 58 prospective middle school mathematics teachers and a subsample of six participants. The findings of this study identify patterns of key mathematical topics in the teaching sequence of simple algebraic equations, compare the participants� sequences with experts�, reveal participants� orientations toward KCTE, draw connections between participants� KCTE and their knowledge of content and teaching, and establish relationships between participants� KCTE and their knowledge of content and students. Four middle school mathematics teachers participated in the third study. The results indicate that state-level intended curriculum is the most prevailing component of participants� KCTE. Furthermore, from a vertical view of curriculum, participants� awareness of their students� lack of basic mathematical knowledge impacted their KCTE. The paper also identifies the role of the state-level intended curriculum in participants� KCTE, alternative approaches to curriculum implementation that participants used to respond to the multiple intelligences of their students, and the participants� lack of lateral curriculum knowledge in KCTE. Together, these three papers offer a closer look at KCMT with a focus on simple algebraic equations. This research broadens our understanding of prospective and practicing middle school teachers� KCMT and discusses implications for professional development.
Ma, Tingting
Getting to know your student in distance learning contexts
Good teachers know their students, and exploit this knowledge to adapt or optimise their instruction. Teachers know their students because they interact with them face-to-face in classroom or one-to-one tutoring sessions. They can build student models, ...
Claus Zinn; Oliver Scheuer
The Science Teacher36 n my role as director of Columbia University's pro-
The Science Teacher36 I n my role as director of Columbia University's pro- gram in Earth and Environmental Science Jour- nalism, I encounter many students who love both science and writing. This article provides practical guidance for science teachers to help such students explore careers
Kastens, Kim Anne
Teacher Night in CEBAF Center * Teacher Night takes place on April 17, 2013, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM * Park in the CEBAF Center parking lot * Enter CEBAF Center through the south...
Teacher Resource Center
Teacher Resource Center: Putting It All Together Teacher Resource Center: Putting It All Together TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources The Teacher Resource Center provides a preview collection of K-12 instructional materials. TRC services include professional development workshops, consultation assistance, bibliographies and reference assistance. Educators have access to curriculum materials, books, multimedia, educational supply catalogs, periodicals and newsletters. The collection
iSTEM Summer Institute: An Integrated Approach to Teacher Professional Development inSTEM
The importance of STEM education to our national prosperity and global competitiveness was recently reinforced by the Obama administration support for Change the Equation. Change the Equation is a multi-entity initiative formed in response to the rapidly increasing demand for STEM related careers and the potential lack of preparation by many Americans to be employed in these positions. To address the issue many are calling for increased emphasis on K-12 STEM education, as early preparation in STEM provides the foundation essential for further learning and competencies (National Research Council, 2007). Achieving and sustaining depth and breadth of K-12 STEM education is inextricably linked to ongoing professional development of K-12 educators. The need for teacher continuing education in STEM education and the link between teacher effectiveness and student preparation in STEM was the impetus behind our i- STEM professional development summer institute. The i-STEM initiative is a collaborative effort between business, industry, government, K-12, and higher education. Although the organization is working on a number of projects, including policy, research, communication, and collaborations, the i-STEM group has directed significant resources toward K-12 educator professional development opportunities in STEM. Our report focuses on the structure and impact of the intensive four-day i-STEM residential professional development institute which we designed to increase the capacity of grade 4-9 teachers to teach STEM content. We structured the summer institute using the outcome of a survey we conducted of grade 4-9 teachers� to assess their STEM professional development needs, the extant literature on teacher development, the increasing need for a STEM informed society, and our desire to use evidence based practices to enhance teacher capacity to teach STEM content. We developed this investigation to determine if our summer institute influenced the participating teachers comfort with teaching STEM, efficacy for teaching STEM, content knowledge of STEM, inquiry implementation in STEM, and perceptions of STEM education. These parameters in-part have been gathered previously for specific areas of math or science education, but we are not aware of any study in which these variables have been attended to and assessed in the context of enhancing inservice teacher preparation to teach STEM. Therefore, our project provides a unique contribution to the literature because of our focus on STEM education and our adaptation and use of an array of assessment tools to measure the impact on our participants� perceptions of teaching STEM, affective perspectives, and knowledge of the related content. Further, we are responding to the position of Putnam and Borko (2000) who contend there has been a dearth of attention paid toward creating teacher professional development experiences consistent with the teacher learning and investigations of the impact of the experience on the participating educators. Before we present our research and results, we discuss the relevant literature establishing the justification for our study. Following the presentation of our study results we discuss the related implications and directions for future research. We conclude with a discussion of study limitations and some closing remarks of our study contributions to the field of teacher professional development in STEM education.
Anne Seifert; Louis Nadelson
Photon Sciences | About Photon Sciences | Information for Teachers
Photon Sciences Educational Opportunities Photon Sciences Educational Opportunities Teachers and students are welcome to experience science first hand at NSLS and NSLS-II. We work primarily in partnership with Brookhaven Lab's Office of Educational Programs, which coordinates programs aimed at boosting teachers' content knowledge and improving student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These programs help motivate and prepare all students, especially minorities and females, and address the serious under representation of minorities and females in STEM careers. A diverse workforce of scientists, engineers, and educators will help keep America at the forefront of innovation. InSynC InSynC, launched in 2010, enables high school teachers and students to gain remote access to experiments with synchrotron beam time through a
An Examination of the Professional Challenges, Job Satisfaction, and Intention to Leave the Profession of Urban Elementary Special Education Teachers
Special education teachers are under tremendous pressure to deliver a personalized educational experience to special needs children while, at the same time, operating within an equal opportunity, politically driven educational system. Urban teachers are under even more constraints since urban public schools do not typically have the resources, materials, and support from parents needed to deliver the best possible educational experience to students. In 2000, Coleman suggested that caseloads followed closely by paperwork are the biggest concerns of special education teachers. This author further suggests that, on average, special education teachers prepare fifty lessons per day for special needs children, and spend one to two days per week managing paperwork. Budgetary constraints in urban schools further place obstacles in front of special education teachers who must make do with materials and training that are incomplete or out of date. Professional challenges may be the reason behind a lack of special education teachers in urban areas, and the fact that the demand for special education teachers was outpacing the number of special education teachers entering the field. The purpose of this study is to explore five research questions that examine the antecedents to an urban elementary special education teacher's intentions to leave the special education profession. Five professional challenges were developed from extant literature to test their influence on job satisfaction and three constructs from the theory of planned behavior. Job satisfaction and these three constructs were tested for their predictive validity influencing a subject's behavior intention to leave the profession. Using a non-random, purposeful sample of 79 certified special education teachers in urban Texan school districts, a quantitative method using multiple regression was used to test nine correlations. Results suggest that professional challenges significantly influence job satisfaction and perceived behavioral control from the theory of planned behavior. Behavior intention to leave the profession was significantly influenced by job satisfaction, attitudes about leaving the profession, and perceived behavioral control. Attitudes about leaving the profession were significantly influenced by job satisfaction. The subjective norms construct was not a significant predictor of behavior intention, and neither attitude nor subjective norms was influenced by professional challenges.
Meloncon, Brenda
A Pathway to STEM Education: Investigating Pre-Service Mathematics and Science Teachers at Turkish Universities in Terms of Their Understanding of Mathematics Used in Science
Reforms in education of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines have been particularly critical for the economic competitiveness of Turkey. STEM education includes the set of knowledge, skills, and beliefs which are collaboratively constructed by students and teachers at the intersection of more than one STEM subject area. The overall purpose for all three studies comprising this dissertation was to investigate whether prospective Turkish mathematics and science teachers were ready to implement STEM education in terms of their integrated teaching knowledge (ITK), teaching self-efficacy beliefs, and attitudes toward mathematics and science integration. The dissertation employed a quantitative research methodology to investigate ITK and attitudes whereas teaching self-efficacy beliefs were investigated with an explanatory mixed methods study. Results from the first study suggested that the pre-service mathematics and science teachers, who were educated in an integrated teaching education program, outperformed peers in the departmentalized teacher education program in terms of their ITK. There was evidence in the second study that practical teaching experiences helped pre-service mathematics and science teachers develop high self-efficacy beliefs for mathematics and science integration. The findings of the third study indicated that the integrated teacher education program provided noteworthy benefits for pre-service attitudes toward mathematics and science integration when compared to pre-service mathematics teachers in the departmentalized program. The unique attributes of integrated mathematics and science teacher education programs, such as balanced coursework of content, pedagogy, and pedagogical content knowledge, integrated teaching courses, and the increased peer stimulation in classrooms were discussed as possible factors that explain the results. Overall, the three studies demonstrated that the pre-service mathematics and science teachers in the integrated teacher education program were ready to implement STEM education aligned with the reforms enacted by the K-12 policy-making organization while the departmentalized teacher education program, which was recommended by the higher education policy making organization, was preparing pre-service teachers as content experts of individual STEM subjects. Policy coordination in K-12 and higher education emerged as a critical factor for the success of Turkish education reforms.
Corlu, Mehmet
Materials Science and Technology Teachers Handbook
The Materials Science and Technology (MST) Handbook was developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in Richland, Washington, under support from the U.S. Department of Energy. Many individuals have been involved in writing and reviewing materials for this project since it began at Richland High School in 1986, including contributions from educators at the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory, Central Washington University, the University of Washington, teachers from Northwest Schools, and science and education personnel at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Support for its development was also provided by the U.S. Department of Education. This introductory course combines the academic disciplines of chemistry, physics, and engineering to create a materials science and technology curriculum. The course covers the fundamentals of ceramics, glass, metals, polymers and composites. Designed to appeal to a broad range of students, the course combines hands-on activities, demonstrations and long term student project descriptions. The basic philosophy of the course is for students to observe, experiment, record, question, seek additional information, and, through creative and insightful thinking, solve problems related to materials science and technology. The MST Teacher Handbook contains a course description, philosophy, student learning objectives, and instructional approach and processes. Science and technology teachers can collaborate to build the course from their own interests, strengths, and experience while incorporating existing school and community resources. The course is intended to meet local educational requirements for technology, vocational and science education.
Wieda, Karen J.; Schweiger, Michael J.; Bliss, Mary; Pitman, Stan G.; Eschbach, Eugene A.
Teacher Resource Center: Samplers of Educational Materials
Samplers of Educational Materials Samplers of Educational Materials TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources Teachers have developed classroom materials as part of a number of Fermilab education programs. The materials enable students to discover relationships for themselves through activity-based investigation. The primary purpose of these materials is to provide an experience of science to broaden and enrich attitudes and develop an appreciation for and understanding of
??This dissertation project researched sudent mobility�� school changes not due to customary promotion�� and its educational correlates, for students and schools in Vermont. Student mobility� (more)
Morgan, Annabelle
Student Waiver
verification form Student Waiver Forms Student [Group of Students] Student Common Interest Group Student Members are Future AOCS Leaders[Join AOCS Today] � � � � Student Member Verification Form Stude
Nanofabrication Research Staff Page
... Student Researchers. Sarice Barkley, CNST/UMD Research Assistant Sarice Barkley is a CNST/UMD Research Assistant in the Nanofabrication ...
Through their efforts, a growing number of teachers have acquired the technical skills to create Web sites; a pedagogical context for Web-based projects in the classrooms;...
Identification and presentation of student answers to in-class exercises in classroom learning partner
In this thesis. we present a user interface to be used by teachers in K-12 math and science classrooms. Our system collects answers sent by students for in-class exercises and allows the teacher to browse through these ...
J�?wiak, Martyna Anna
Preservice teachers' knowledge of linear functions within multiple representation modes
This study examines preservice teachers� knowledge in the case of linear functions. Teachers� knowledge in general consists of their subject matter knowledge and their pedagogical content knowledge. In this study, teachers� subject matter knowledge is examined by looking at their ability to adapt to different representation modes. The framework for subject matter content knowledge consists of five components: (1) flexibility across formal mathematical symbolisms; (2) flexibility between visual and algebraic representations; (3) flexibility within visual representations; (4) flexibility with real-life situations, and (5) procedural skills. In terms of pedagogical content knowledge, two aspects were examined across five corresponding components. These two aspects were knowledge of students� conceptions and misconceptions, and teachers� teaching strategies. The primary source of data for the study was from two tests and six interviews. The results showed preservice teachers performed poorly in terms of representation flexibility. Furthermore, most of the preservice teachers had limited knowledge of the nature and sources of students� mistakes as well as effective teaching strategies to help students with their misconceptions. In terms of knowledge structure, representation flexibility was found to be significant in both CK and PCK compared to procedural skills. Moreover, the representational flexibility in terms of CK seemed to strongly predict the overall PCK performance. Representational flexibility seemed to be related to the use of instructional representations. Overall, there was a strong relationship between various components of CK and PCK.
You, Zhixia
Research Experience Bibliography
Research Programs Research Programs Found in Profiling Teacher Research Participation Programs: An Approach to Formative Evaluation, The National Center for Improving Science Edcuation of the NETWORK, Inc. with support from the United States Department of Energy, November, 1993. Gottfried, S.: Brown, C.; Markovits, P.; and Changar, J. Undated. "Scientific Work Experience Programs for Science Teachers: A Focus on Research-Related Internships." Unpublished Manuscript. The authors found five factors related to effective implementation of a research internship program: (1) mentors, project staff, and teachers share goals and expectations, have open, frequent communication; (2) teachers have articulated project or research assignment; (3) curriculum development component facilitated by expert, focus on process rather than product; (4)
Processing Division Student Award
Awarded to a graduate student researching oilseed handling preparation and extraction, refining and processing, oil products and packaging, feed ingredients, by-product utilization, safety and health, and environmental concerns. Processing Division Student
DOE Announces Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants |
DOE Announces Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants DOE Announces Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants DOE Announces Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants July 7, 2005 - 2:06pm Addthis Funding to Support Continued Research in Clean Coal Technology MORGANTOWN, WV -- Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman today announced $3 million in funding under the University Coal Research Program (UCR), the department's longest-running student-teacher research grant initiative. Secretary Bodman made the announcement while visiting West Virginia University, a $200,000 awardee. "Coal is our most abundant source of energy and the University Coal Research Program helps us identify new ways to utilize coal in a more efficient and environmentally responsible way by tapping into the creativity and ambition of America's young scientists," Secretary Bodman
Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants DOE Announces Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants July 7, 2005 - 2:06pm Addthis Funding to Support Continued Research in Clean Coal Technology MORGANTOWN, WV -- Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman today announced $3 million in funding under the University Coal Research Program (UCR), the department's longest-running student-teacher research grant initiative. Secretary Bodman made the announcement while visiting West Virginia University, a $200,000 awardee. "Coal is our most abundant source of energy and the University Coal Research Program helps us identify new ways to utilize coal in a more efficient and environmentally responsible way by tapping into the creativity and ambition of America's young scientists," Secretary Bodman
The relationship between graphing calculator use and the development of classroom norms in an exemplay teacher's college algebra course
The purpose of this study was to advance knowledge about the relationship between graphing calculator use and classroom norm development. An interpretive case study design incorporating qualitative and quantitative research methods was used to explore the question: What happens when an exemplary teacher uses graphing calculators in a college algebra class? The purposively selected participants were the teacher and eleven students of a Texas community college algebra course. All 29 classes of the 14-week spring 2006 semester were observed in their entirety by the researcher. The theoretical frameworks guiding the study were the affective representation system and the Multiple Representations Model of Learning and Teaching with the use of the Mathematics and Science Classroom Observation System for data collection, analysis, and profiling of classroom lessons. Originally developed for grades K-12, the use of the instrument was extended to college algebra. Triangulation of data sources using constant comparative and content analysis methods were used to support the three major findings: (1) The instructor's proactive orchestration of specialized instruction, support materials, and designed activities contributed to the establishment of graphing calculator use as an essential part of classroom norms and promoted students' independent use of the tool; (2) The dynamic and interactive features of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator facilitated the delivery of instruction at high cognitive levels during student interactive activities providing access to, exploration of, and use of multiple representations for some mathematical concepts and solutions not easily attainable using traditional methods; and (3) Although the majority of students had never used a graphing calculator before the course, all students used the tool at appropriate times during instructional activities, self-reporting that their use of the calculator was generally beneficial for enhancing their understanding of lessons and supporting class interactions. Additionally, all students independently chose to use the calculator during major assessments and reported knowledgeable use of the tool to facilitate improved test performance. Replication of the study is limited because the norms developed in this case are unique to the teacher and students who negotiated their establishment. Suggestions are given regarding educational policies, reform practices, and research extensions.
Gerren, Sally Sue
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Solar Energy Education. Home economics: teacher's guide. Field test edition. [Includes glossary
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Seven -- Picturing Particles (Student Page) Whether they are called atom smashers, accelerators or colliders, the massive devices used for research by particle physicists all...
NETL: News Release - Seven Projects Aimed at Advancing Coal Research
May 13, 2010 May 13, 2010 Seven Projects Aimed at Advancing Coal Research Selected for DOE's University Coal Research Program Department's Longest Running Student-Teacher Initiative Provides Research Exposure for Future Scientists and Engineers Washington, D.C. - Seven projects aimed at advancing coal research and development while providing research exposure to a new generation of scientists and engineers have been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) University Coal Research (UCR) program. The projects aim to improve the basic understanding of the chemical and physical processes that govern coal conversion and utilization, by-product utilization, and technological development for advanced energy systems. These advanced systems - efficient, ultra-clean energy plants - are envisioned to co-produce electric power, fuels, chemicals and other high-value products from coal with near-zero emissions, including greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.
Assistive technology for students with learning disabilities in writing: beliefs, knowledge, and use.
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The Effects of the Toyota Production System on Student Academic Performance.
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The Harnessed Atom - Teachers' Edition | Department of Energy
Teachers' Edition Teachers' Edition The Harnessed Atom - Teachers' Edition The Harnessed Atom is a middle school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum extension that focuses on nuclear science and energy. It is designed to provide students with accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date information on the roles that energy and nuclear science play in our lives. The curriculum includes essential principles and fundamental concepts of energy science. This update is based on the original 1985 Harnessed Atom curriculum from the U.S. Department of Energy. It has been developed with extensive input from science teachers across the country in pilot test reviews and workshops, as well as technical reviews from scientists and experts at universities, professional societies, and national laboratories.
Principals' distributed leadership behaviors and their impact on student achievement in selected elementary schools in Texas
Educators are frequently faced with the challenges of politics, hostility, selfishness, and violence; it is unwise to think that the principal is the only one providing leadership for school improvement. Thus a distributed perspective of leadership urges us to take leadership practice as the focus of interest and address both teachers and administrators as leaders. The purpose of this descriptive statistical study was to explore principals� leadership practices as perceived by teacher leaders and its possible affect to student achievement. Data were collected by using the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) (self and observer) instrument (Kouzes & Posner, 2003) from all willing teacher leaders to determine the leadership practices of the principals in Region VI, Texas. Also, statewide assessment data available from three school years (2004-2006) were obtained from the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) report. In order to answer research questions one to four, descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were calculated for the LPI results. The distributed framework offers considerable influence for studying leadership as a schoolwide rather than individual practice. Based on the literature, six conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made regarding practice, future study and policy. First, the findings indicated that principals� collaborative working style with teacher leaders seems to have positive impact on student achievement. Second, failing to enlist teacher leaders in a common vision might have a negative affect on student academic performance. Third, the perceptions of teacher leaders in School 7, School 5 and School 16 reflected a need for the principal to take challenges and seek challenging opportunities to change and grow. Fourth, recognizing teacher leaders� contributions and celebrating team accomplishments is likely to have a positive and indirect impact on school academic performance. Fifth, schools that had higher principal self and observer LPI scores tended to have better TAKS scores. Last, the findings from the study complement studies of the effects of site-based management teams. The positive impact of �Enabling Others to Act� and �Inspiring a Shared Vision� on student achievement implies that distributed leadership is most likely to contribute to school improvement and to build school capacity for improvement.
Chen, Yi-Hsuan
MTU-pre-service teacher enhancement program. Final report, September 1992--May 1995
The MTU Pre-Service Teacher Enhancement Program was a two year extended project designed to introduce a select group of science and engineering undergraduate students, with good {open_quotes}people skills,{close_quotes} to the teaching profession. Participants were paid for their time spent with area teacher/mentors and were involved in a variety of in school activities, projects and observations to illustrate the teaching profession. They were encouraged to consider the teaching profession as a future career option. The student participants, however, were under no obligation to enter the Teacher Education Program at the conclusion of the program.
Anderson, C.S.; Yarroch, W.J.
NEWTON Teachers - Classroom and Curriculum Development
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The Effects of Concept Mapping and Questioning on Students� Organization and Retention of Science Knowledge While Using Interactive Read-Alouds
According to recent assessment data, there is an urgent need to improve students' knowledge of science. It has been suggested that the infusion of reading activities including concept mapping, questioning and interactive read-alouds can help students in learning science concepts. Little or no research has combined these methods to examine its effect on learning. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare concept mapping and questioning on students' organization and retention of science knowledge when used with interactive informational read-alouds of science trade books. This study included 58 third grade students from four homogenous classes who were assigned to either a concept mapping group (experimental group) or a questioning with writing group (comparison group). With the same teacher, the school science specialist, the students completed an eight day unit regarding "soil formation" comprised of read-alouds, discussions and reading comprehension activities. (There were no hands-on, laboratory experiments.) Students were assessed on different types of knowledge. Data were analyzed using a mixed model ANOVA design to determine both within-factors (repeated measure), to show growth, and between-factors, to determine the difference between the two groups. The concept mapping group (experimental group) performed significantly higher than the questioning with writing group (comparison) on (a) relational vocabulary assessment (measuring relational knowledge); (b) multiple-choice assessment (measuring students' ability to identify key ideas); and (c) writing assessment (measuring students' relational thinking, students' ability to retain and recall key information and students' ability to use domain knowledge). The concept mapping group maintained these gains in a delayed assessment. The groups did not differ on individual word knowledge as measured by a matching assessment. Recommendations are provided for teachers and researchers including using concept mapping in teaching science concepts to elementary students in conjunction with science text reading, as well as incorporating technology with computer-generated concept maps using Inspiration software.
Berry, Jaime Leigh
A Study of Prevention and Retention Strategies for Successful Urban Secondary High School Hispanic Students
Hispanic high school students have a dropout rate that ranges from 35 percent to 55 percent depending on what type of report you may be referencing. Add rates for all high school students. Hispanic youth endure the challenges of language barriers, single parent households, working to help their family, or fighting off gang involvement in their communities to graduate from high school. The purpose of this case study is to address the urban Hispanic dropout problem through an examination of strategies perceived as successful by Hispanic graduates. In order to narrow the scope, the researcher focused on the strategies suggested by the National Dropout Prevention Center. The researcher posed two questions: 1.) To what extent did students perceive that these fifteen identified strategies influenced their decision to remain in school and graduate? and 2.) What other positive influences beyond the identified strategies were credited by at-risk students and staff as contributing factors to their graduation? The study examined eight former Hispanic high school students who successfully completed high school and four of their teachers. The strategies that this study group perceived as most effective are discussed and policy implications are described. The findings stated students did not find a single path that lead to graduation, although the three highest ranked strategies were community collaboration, alternative schooling, and active learning. The conclusions one can make is that family involvement and school partnerships are very important to the outcome of Hispanic high school students� graduation success.
Lopez, Roberto I
Using podcasts to support communication skills development: A case study for content format preferences among postgraduate research students
The need for the integration of generic skills training into structured PhD programmes is widely accepted. However, effective integration of such training requires flexible delivery mechanisms which facilitate self-paced and independent learning. A video ... Keywords: Communication skills, Generic skills, Podcast, Postgraduate research
Bob Lawlor; Roisin Donnelly
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Undergraduate Program Undergraduate Program Undergraduate Student Program The Undergraduate Student (UGS) program is a year-round educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while they are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Contact Program Manager Scott Robbins Student Programs (505) 663-5621 Email Program Coordinator Brenda Montoya Student Programs (505) 663-5116 Email Deadline for continuing and returning students: you are required to submit updated transcripts to the program office by 2/28 each year. Get relevant experience while pursuing undergraduate degree The Undergraduate Student (UGS) Program offers summer, part-time, and full-time appointments for undergraduate students. The program is a year-round educational program that provides students with
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'Plasma Camp': A Different Approach to Professional Development for Physics Teachers
The Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Institute ('Plasma Camp') was inaugurated in 1998 as a way to address two areas of concern in the professional development of high-school physics teachers: involving teachers in the theory and methods of a current area of research in physics and connecting the research experience back into the classroom. The Institute, run jointly by a scientist and a teacher, immersed high-school teachers from across the country in laboratory investigations and in pedagogical projects for two weeks at Princeton University's Plasma Physics Laboratory. The goals, structure, and initial outcomes of the Institute are discussed.
Andrew Post-Zwicker and Nicholas R. Guilbert
The Teachers Academy for Mathematics and Science
In his State of the Union address on January 31, 1990, President Bush set a goal for US students to be number one in the world in mathematics and science achievement by the year 2000. The Teachers Academy for Mathematics and Science in Chicago is an experiment of unprecedented boldness and scale that can provide a means to the President's goal, both for the Chicago area and as a national model. This document covers organization and governance, program activities, future training goals, and evaluation programs.
The effects of the middle school concept on student achievement as identified by principals and the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) reports in selected middle schools in Texas
The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between the level of implementation of the middle school concept and student achievement. The level of implementation of the middle school concept was determined by the Texas Assessment of Middle Level Schools (TAMLS) which was completed by a random sample of middle school principals from across Texas. Student achievement and selected demographic data were obtained from the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) reports on the various campuses as published on the Texas Education Agency (TEA, 2003a) website. Student achievement, school size, and demographic variables were investigated using frequency counts, mean scores, standard deviations, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson product?moment correlations across independent variable categories. The independent variable categories were the five criteria and the total score as rated by principals on the TAMLS survey. Major research findings of this study include: 1. Relationships were found between the TAMLS criteria of developmental responsiveness and teacher preparation and professional development with student achievement across all of the research questions examined. 2. Relationships were found between school size, the TAMLS criteria and student achievement. 3. Relationships were found between student ethnicity, the TAMLS criteria, and student achievement. The study results with regard to the relationship between the level of implementation of the middle school concept, taken in its totality, are inconclusive. This finding is supported in a review of the literature. Based on the findings of the study, researcher recommendations include: 1. Middle schools involved in reform efforts to improve student achievement should focus their efforts in the areas of developmental responsiveness and teacher professional development. 2. Principals of large middle schools (n ? 801 students) should consider the implementation of the middle school concept as a design strategy when reform efforts are undertaken.
Brundrett, Robert Clinton
Science Teaching in Texas: Investigating Relationships among Texas High School Science Teachers' Working Conditions, Job Satisfaction, and Retention
In many critical subject areas our schools are facing a need for teachers, particularly in the "high-need" areas of mathematics, science, and bilingual education. Educators and researchers alike have identified teacher turnover as a major contributor to the challenge of finding and keeping highly-qualified teachers in American classrooms. The purpose of the three studies in this dissertation was to investigate the potential role of working conditions in explaining the turnover rates of high school science teachers. I used data collected by the Policy Research Initiative in Science Education (PRISE) Research Group during the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 academic years, from their random, stratified sample of 50 Texas high schools and their 385 science teachers. The first study focuses on the development of a rubric assessing individual science teachers' working conditions, which involved the examination of multiple data sources, including school master schedules and AEIS reports to determine the working conditions of 385 science teachers. Analyses from this study suggested that (a) science teachers from small schools experience tougher working conditions than science teachers from both medium and large schools; (b) veteran science teachers experience tougher working conditions than both induction and mid-career teachers; and (c) science teachers from lower minority schools experience tougher working conditions than science teachers from schools with higher MSEPs. The second study focuses on the relationship between high school science teachers? working conditions and their levels of job satisfaction. Findings included that (1) science teachers from small schools experienced tougher working conditions, even though they were more satisfied with their jobs; (2) veteran science teachers experienced tougher working conditions and were more satisfied with their jobs; and (3) science teachers from lower minority schools experienced tougher working conditions and were more satisfied with their jobs. The final study focuses on the relationship between high school science teachers' school size, MSEP, teacher type, working condition scores, job satisfaction scores, and retention status. Results of independent samples T-test revealed no significant difference in working condition scores for "stayers" versus "non-stayers." Pearson's correlation revealed school size and the experience level of the science teacher as significant predictors of working condition and job satisfaction scores. Results of the discriminant analysis revealed (a) working condition scores and job satisfaction scores as not significantly predicting science teacher retention; and (b) teacher type (beginning, mid-career, and veteran) as the only significant predictor of teacher retention.
Hollas, Victoria
Exploring Constructions of the Meanings of Play among Korean Preservice Kindergarten Teachers
The purpose of this study was to explore what the word "play" means and implies for Korean preservice kindergarten teachers in an early childhood teacher education program. The research questions under investigation were: (1) How do Korean preservice teachers with an early childhood emphasis view play? (2) How do factors such as culture and education influence the constructing of these views? The participants were ten Korean preservice kindergarten teachers enrolled in the Department of Early Childhood Education in one teacher education college in Korea. The data for this study was collected through in-depth qualitative interviews both individual and group and other qualitative methods. The findings of this study showed that Korean preservice kindergarten teachers had a conceptual conflict in the perception of general play and educational play. General play was considered as a fun, enjoyable, and spontaneous activity that is engaged in without concern for a specific outcome. General play was also thought as the opposite concept to work or study. Educational play was regarded as an ironical concept, since Korean preservice kindergarten teachers thought that learning occurs through working, not playing. Korean preservice kindergarten teachers theoretically advocated for the pedagogy of learning through play, just as they were taught in the teacher education program. However, Korean preservice kindergarten teachers did not agree with the practical effect of play on children's learning. Korean preservice kindergarten teachers were more supportive of a structured and pre-planned program for young children, believing that it resulted in better learning opportunities for children than a play-oriented program. The findings of the study revealed that personal experiences with play, the kind of education of the preservice teachers themselves received in their teacher training program, and Korean culture had significant roles in influencing the participant preservice teachers' ideas on play. This study implies that interpretations of play as an educational tool vary from culture to culture. Further research is needed to more deeply understand how views and attitudes on play are created and enacted.
Ahn, Soo Young
Becoming a Professional: Examining Professional Development Practices of Communication Doctoral Students
Higher education is currently facing a number of challenges that are leading doctoral students to seek employment outside of the traditional research-focused institution. With students looking for different jobs, professional socialization and development activities need to be re-examined to understand whether current practices are meeting the needs of doctoral students. Sociologists have explored what it means to be professional at length, but a communicative voice is needed in this conversation. This research seeks to understand how to "do" professionalism in mundane, everyday contexts. Graduate student socialization, identity, and professional development literature was used as a backdrop for exploring this phenomenon. Interviews with doctoral students in communication and directors of graduate studies in communication were conducted and documents were collected from graduate programs and the National Communication Association. This material was subsequently analyzed to explore what it means to be a professional, how to develop as a professional, and how professionalism is tracked and evaluated. The analysis suggested that what it means to be professional is composed of traditional conceptualizations of research, teaching, and service, and a number of other practices and values such as independence, collaboration, collegiality, and work-life balance. This analysis also showed that while students developed these qualities through formal means, they relied more on informal methods of developing to enhance their professionalism. Formal assessment measures helped in the evaluation process, though they did not measure many of the characteristics of a communication professional. Informal means of evaluation served as a way to track some of these characteristics. Findings showed several challenges that doctoral education currently face. First, students are increasingly pursuing careers outside the traditional Research I institutional context and increasingly pursuing more teacher-centric goals. While development opportunities should reflect student goals, a shift away from a research focus could undermine placement at Research I institutions and decrease the value of the PhD, given the increase in fixed-contract hiring at public and for-profit universities. Second, doctoral students and advisers are not adequately prepared to have difficult conversations about career goals, which may be connected to students feeling underprepared to go on the job market. Third, current assessment procedures do not measure many of the more abstract qualities and values identified as professional, which makes it difficult to assess student development. Finally, this research highlighted how the role of the body in white-collar work has been overlooked and how academic practices discipline the body in particular ways. Future research and practical applications regarding each of these challenges were explored, and limitations were also discussed.
Rashe, Rachel
K-12 Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in a Rural School District on the High Plains of Texas: Mechanism for Teacher Support of Innovative Formative Assessment and Instruction with Technology (iFAIT)
The purpose of this study was to explore the evolution of collaborative practices of PLCs as they emerge when using technology based formative assessment via iFAIT or innovative Formative Assessment with Instruction and Technology developed by the researcher using audience response systems and the online data compiler, Eduphoria!. This study used sequential explanatory mixed methods to address the problems that schools face when implementing technology based formative assessments to improve instruction and student achievement. A survey administered in September 2012 and again in December 2012 provided a measure of teacher use of formative assessments, technology use in formative assessments, and perceptions of teachers using the PLC as a mechanism of support for technology based formative assessment. Training was facilitated by the researcher as PLCs worked together to develop, administer, and interpret formative assessments. Teacher interviews were conducted, and the study ended with the administration of the December 2012 survey and open-response questions for further qualitative analysis. Quantitative data analysis was completed using ANOVAs to determine if there were significant differences of teacher groups (subject taught, grade level taught, and years of teaching experience) use of iFAIT. This data analysis also included measures of frequency and paired sample t tests between the September and December 2012 responses. Qualitative data was analyzed using hand coding, word clouds, and WordSmith Tools. The triangulation of qualitative data in the quantitative data provided a narrative to document what collaborative factors affected the use of iFAIT. For school improvement and implementation of iFAIT, the study revealed that (1) with the right technology infrastructure, on-going professional development must be offered by administrators or sought after by teachers; (2) teachers must have strong beliefs in formative assessment and the technology that supports it; (3) open lines of communication must be supported through the PLC and administration; (4) teachers must see purpose in using revealing student data to drive instruction; and (5) PLCs must have common beliefs and believe that student achievement is connected to school improvement. PLCs should discuss data, share successes, and plan instruction through extended involvement in face-to-face and online venues as communities of practice.
Talkmitt, Marcia J.
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Oobleck - Teacher Overview
weird substance. As students participate in this activity, they will develop important skills in scientific observation. Scientists at Jefferson Lab use a similar process to...
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students. What is Particle Physics? Some Particle Properties The Need for Large Accelerators The Present Theory of Fundamental Particles and Forces Web Maintainer:...
Human Accelerator - Teacher Overview
electrons. The cavities are arranged in two long, straight sections called Linear Accelerators. In this activity, students pass tennis balls down a line like Jefferson Lab's...
Risky Business Teacher Homepage
in the elementary grades, students begin to learn statistics and probability in mathematics. They take part in drug, alcohol, and tobacco awareness programs to learn how to...
Wei Liu, Student Member ASHRAE, is graduate research assistant. Zhengwei Long, PhD, is lecturer. Qingyan Chen, PhD, Fellow ASHRAE, is Changjiang Chair Professor and Vicent P. Reilly
Wei Liu, Student Member ASHRAE, is graduate research assistant. Zhengwei Long, PhD, is lecturer. Qingyan Chen, PhD, Fellow ASHRAE, is Changjiang Chair Professor and Vicent P. Reilly Professor loss coefficients used in their calculations (Shao et al. 1995). ASHRAE Standard 120 provides
Chen, Qingyan "Yan"
Perspectives of Undergraduate Apprentice Teachers Assisting with Freshman Design Projects
For the past few years, Lehigh University has offered a course, ENGR 3 (Engineering 3), that provides freshman with a design experience. This course gives freshman students the experience of what the field of engineering consists of including hands on engineering design and production in a group setting, written and oral formal reports, the need to document all group activities, and the need to meet multiple deadlines. This experience has proven invaluable to Lehigh freshmen. However, this process should not stop at the freshman year, but instead should continue throughout the student's education. By becoming an Apprentice Teacher (AT) for the ENGR 3 course, students can acquire new perspectives of the design and production processes and additional experience in managing several groups. This paper will describe the experiences of two students that enrolled in ENGR 3 and the roles they played through their junior year. The students learned a great deal throughout their freshman year. T...
Nicole Rivera; Michael Troup; Gregory L. Tonkay
A Novice Teacher's Shoebox: A Volunteer EFL Teacher Training Curriculum.
??This MA thesis presents the development of an online Pre-Missionary Training Centre (MTC) Teacher Training curriculum for missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of� (more)
Luik, Piret
The Effects of a Standards-Based Curriculum on Science Teachers' Instructional Decisions
Teachers are an essential link between the curriculum and student achievement. Teachers make instructional decisions that (1) determine the success or failure of a curricular intervention and (2) can result in either alignment or disconnect between the written and enacted curricula. Despite overwhelming evidence linking the success or the failure of a curricular intervention to the classroom teacher, little is known about the instructional decisions teachers make when using a standards-based curriculum. The use of standards-based curriculum is becoming common, therefore, it is essential to know how teachers are using it. This study focused on three questions. First, can the factors that influence instructional decisions be consolidated into manageable, representative, and useful categories? Second, what instructional decisions did six science teachers in a rural central Texas school district make when using the standards-based curriculum, CSCOPE? Finally, what steps did one district take to select and adopt the SBC, CSCOPE? This study found that the factors that influence instructional decisions could be clustered into four categories: (1) working conditions, (2) pedagogical content knowledge, (3) prior experiences, and (4) beliefs. Further, that teachers made instructional decisions both to use CSCOPE as intended and to modify CSCOPE lessons. Modifications to CSCOPE were made despite (1) an administrative mandate not to modify CSCOPE, (2) good administrative support, and (3) the stated intention of these teachers to adhere to CSCOPE. Teachers omitted, replaced and/or supplemented lessons and/or parts of lessons in order to (1) accommodate the needs of their students and (2) prepare students for the state assessment. Finally, several steps taken by Bluecat ISD administrators assisted teachers in using CSCOPE as intended. This study makes three contributions to the educational literature. First, no useful categorization exists of the factors that influence teachers? instructional decisions. Chapter II provides an initial categorization of these factors that is manageable, representative, and useful. Second, administrators need to be able to anticipate how teachers may use a standards-based curriculum. Chapter III identifies the instructional decisions made by these six science teachers. Chapter IV identifies the measures put in place to support teachers as they adjusted to CSCOPE.
Metty, Jane Maureen
Student Zone
Student Zone Student Zone Homework Helpers All About Atoms - Learn about the parts of the atom! Virginia State Standards of Learning Practice Tests - Practice taking the SOL tests! Subjects currently include algebra, math, science and technology. Table of Elements - Basic physical and historical information about the elements! [Printable Version] Questions and Answers - Have a question? Need an answer? Check here first! Glossary of Science Terms - Definitions of some of the terms used on this site. Jefferson Lab Virtual Tour - How do scientists explore inside atoms? Video Resources Frostbite Theater - Short science experiments using liquid nitrogen, static electricity and more! Physics Out Loud - Jefferson Lab scientists and other experts explain some of the common words and terms used in nuclear physics research.
The effects of "Facilitating" in an online asynchronous teachers training course
With the online teachers training course--"Educational Technology Competence Construction Plan for K-12 Teachers"--as a research context, this study analyzes the effects of the "facilitating" on the participation and cognitive progress of learners in ... Keywords: cognitive code schema, facilitating, the depth of discussion, the quantity of discussion
Wenge Guo; Wen Yan; Jianjun Hou
Cornell Center for Materials Research Research Experience for Teachers 2002
electron microscopes · Television and computer monitors · The light bulb · Current electricity · Series ** Making a light bulb 6-inch piece of braided picture wire, with individual wires separated Play-doh Paper clip connecting wires 6- or 9-volt battery ** Conservation of Energy Miniature light bulbs in sockets
Cohen, Itai
Teacher Programs | ORNL Neutron Sciences
Diffractometer, explains neutron diffractometry to teachers participating in the STARs program. Ashfia Huq (front), instrument scientist for the SNS Powder Diffractometer, explains...
Teacher Resource Center: Curricular Resources
Curricular Resources Curricular Resources TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources The Teacher Resource Center provides workshops and consultations on Mathematics and Science Curriculum development. Here are a list of resources for educators. See the 'Customized Workshops" link in the "Teacher's Lounge" for information about more workshops available through the TRC. Key Science Resources for Curriculum Planning Key Science Resources for Curriculum Planning
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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2009; 73 (6) Article 104. RESEARCH ARTICLES Pharmacy Students � Facebook Activity and Opinions Regarding Accountability and E-Professionalism
Objective. To assess pharmacy students � Facebook activity and opinions regarding accountability and e-professionalism and determine effects of an e-professionalism education session on pharmacy students� posting behavior. Methods. A 21-item questionnaire was developed, pilot-tested, revised, and administered to 299 pharmacy students at 3 colleges of pharmacy. Following a presentation regarding potential e-professionalism issues with Facebook, pharmacy students with existing profiles answered an additional question concerning changes in online posting behavior. Results. Incoming first-year pharmacy students � Facebook usage is consistent with that of the general college student population. Male students are opposed to authority figures � use of Facebook for character and professionalism judgments and are more likely to present information they would not want faculty members, future employers, or patients to see. More than half of the pharmacy students planned to make changes to their online posting behavior as a result of the e-professionalism presentation. Conclusions. There is high social media usage among pharmacy students and many do not fully comprehend the issues that arise from being overly transparent in online settings. Attitudes toward accountability for information supplied via social networking emphasize the need for e-professionalism training of incoming pharmacy students.
Jeff Cain; A Doneka R. Scott; Paige Akers; Pharmd C
Research training and national innovation systems in Australia, Finland and the United States : a policy and systems study supported by 30 case studies of research students in the fields of geospatial science, wireless communication.
??Reforms to the national research and research training system by the Commonwealth Government of Australia sought to effectively connect research conducted in universities to Australia's� (more)
Haukka, S
Research training and national innovation systems in Australia, Finland and the United States : a policy and systems study supported by 30 case studies of research students in the fields of geospatial science, wireless communication, biosciences, and materials science and engineering.
Haukka, Sandra
ORISE: Graduate Student Research Experiences
Using mapping, he helps locate the best sites for natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Augusto Tentori Augusto Tentori Augusto Tentori, a participant in the U.S. Department...
Graduate Research Assistant Program
Students Graduate Program Graduate Research Assistant Program Point your career towards LANL: work with the best minds on the planet in an inclusive environment that is rich in...
Professional Artist as Teachers with At-risk Youth: A Narrative Case Study.
??The purpose of this arts-based research was to examine the teaching strategies of four professional artists serving as teachers with at-risk youth ages eight to� (more)
Douglass, Margaret Brewington
Reframing Teachers' Conceptions of Accessible E-Learning Designs
This paper presents the results of a small-scale research project carried out in an English Higher Education institution which aimed to identify teachers� understanding of �accessible designs� in relation to pedagogical situations where ... Keywords: accessible design, elearning design, inclusion, pedagogy
�ric Bel; Emma Bradburn
Pregnancy-related factors and the risk of breast carcinoma in situ and invasive breast cancer among postmenopausal women in the California Teachers Study cohort
Teachers Study cohort Breast Cancer Research 2010, 12:R35SG, Ma et al. Breast Cancer Research 2010, 12:R35 http://car- Ma et al. Breast Cancer Research 2010, 12:R35 http://
Activity Three, Student Page
Three -- Rutherford's Discovery (Student Page) Three -- Rutherford's Discovery (Student Page) In this activity, you and your team members will use the methods pioneered by Ernest Rutherford in the early 1900s and still used by particle physicists in their accelerator experiments today. These methods enable scientists to identify the characteristics of particles that they cannot actually see. You will learn how precise your measurements must be when you can't see what you are studying. On your team's experiment table there is a large wooden board, under which your teacher has placed a flat shape. Your team's job is to identify the shape without ever seeing it. You can only roll marbles against the hidden object and observe the deflected paths that the marbles take. Your team will have five minutes to "observe" a
Systemic Equity Pedagogy in Science Education: A Mixed-Method Analysis of High Achieving High Schools of Culturally Diverse Student Populations in Texas
The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the associations between systemic equity pedagogy (SEP) practices in highly diverse high schools and their students' science achievement and college readiness. This study focuses on science programs in ten highly diverse Texas high schools serving students who exhibit high science achievement and college readiness. According to the Policy Research Group in Science Education, only two percent of all culturally diverse high schools within the state of Texas demonstrate high science achievement and college readiness on state-tracked school-level indicators. Transforming a school context where achievement disparities exist among student groups in science classrooms necessitates that public school officials understand key factors, or �drivers,� and associated indicators contributing to SEP in programs. A model for programs is suggested using a framework for SEP based on data collected from ten highly successful, high diversity high schools. The following research questions address the research gap regarding indicators of SEP associated with high science achievement and college readiness in highly culturally diverse high schools. How do data from ten highly successful, high diversity high schools inform the development of a comprehensive SEP rubric? How do high achieving high schools of culturally diverse student populations score on a comprehensive SEP rubric? How do teachers� perceptions toward implementing SEP practices vary in different schools? Three research papers detail the research of this dissertation. The purpose for the first paper is to increase understanding of indicators facilitating systemic and equitable teaching and learning practices, otherwise referred to as systemic equity pedagogy (SEP). Results of the study show indicators of a comprehensive SEP rubric. Together, 127 indicators, thirty categories, and eight SEP drivers form a model framing equitable teaching and learning practices associated with high science achievement and college readiness. In conclusion, indicators within the SEP rubric can be described as action-oriented descriptors that science teachers engage formally or informally in order to facilitate quality science education for all students. The purpose for paper two is to score equitable teaching and learning practices in highly successful high school science programs based on the SEP rubric. Findings reveals that implementation of various equitable teaching and learning practices vary across science programs and these practices can be described as both pedagogical and non-pedagogical. In conclusion, varying degrees of implementation exist for indicators in the SEP rubric. In paper three, the purpose is to understand science teachers� attitude and approach toward implementing systemic teaching and learning practices. Results from this study provide scores that indicate science teachers� perceptions of their approach to SEP. This study concludes by suggesting high achieving science programs may operate within a continuum for implementing equitable teaching and learning practices.
Blocker, Tyrone Dewayne
Teacher Resource Center: Customized Workshops
Customized Workshops Customized Workshops TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources From time to time we receive requests for information about workshops offered through the Fermilab Teacher Resource Center. We have conducted workshops for schools, districts and intermediate service agencies. We work closely with organizers to customize the workshops to their needsthe discussion and collaboration is essential. We receive many requests for
Cognitive analysis of students' errors and misconceptions in variables, equations, and functions
The fundamental goal of this study is to explore why so many students have difficulty learning mathematics. To achieve this goal, this study focuses on why so many students keep making the same errors over a long period of time. To explore such issues, three basic algebra concepts - variable, equation, and function � are used to analyze students� errors, possible buggy algorithms, and the conceptual basis of these errors: misconceptions. Through the research on these three basic concepts, it is expected that a more general principle of understanding and the corresponding learning difficulties can be illustrated by the case studies. Although students� errors varied to a great extent, certain types of errors related to students� misconceptions occurred frequently and repeatedly after one year of additional instruction. Thus, it is possible to identify students� misconceptions through working on students� systematic errors. The causes of students� robust misconceptions were explored by comparing high-achieving and low-achieving students� understanding of these three concepts at the object (structural) or process (operational) levels. In addition, high achieving students were found to prefer using object (structural) thinking to solve problems even if the problems could be solved through both algebra and arithmetic approaches. It was also found that the relationship between students� misconception and object-process thinking explained why some misconceptions were particularly difficult to change. Students� understanding of concepts at either of two stages (process and object) interacted with either of two aspects (correct conception and misconception). When students had understood a concept as a process with misconception, such misconception was particularly hard to change. In addition, other concerns, such as rethinking the misconception of the �equal sign,� the influence of prior experience on students� learning, misconceptions and recycling curriculum, and developing teachers� initial subject knowledge were also discussed. The findings of this study demonstrated that the fundamental reason of misconception of �equal sign� was the misunderstanding of either side of equation as a process rather than as an object. Due to the existence of robust misconceptions as stated in this study, the use of recycling curriculum may have negative effect on students� understanding of mathematics.
Li, Xiaobao
DOE-FE: 20th Year of University Coal Research Grants
May 5, 1999 May 5, 1999 DOE Funds 20th Year of University Coal Grants Students, Teachers Team to Explore Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Coal Science and Technologies for Pollution Free Power Plant The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that 17 university-proposed projects will share in $2.8 million in federal coal research funds - marking the 20th year of a program that combines science education for students with research that can reveal cleaner and more effective ways to use the nation's plentiful coal reserves. The winning colleges and universities include: Arizona State University Brigham Young University Brown University Carnegie Mellon University Clarkson University Colorado School of Mines Georgia Institute of Technology Kansas State University Ohio University
Research Statements QNet 1999
Research Statements from Successful QuarkNet Proposals Research Statements from Successful QuarkNet Proposals February, 1999       Boston University This is the Boston University part of a proposal for a joint site with Northeastern University. We outline two possible projects, which will be chosen according to the interests and time constraints of the teacher. The primary mentor for the teacher assigned to BU will be Prof. U. Heintz. Mentoring responsibilities at Fermilab will be shared with Prof. D. Wood from Northeastern University. Project 1: ========== Experience & skills: some experience with instrumentation and the use of a computer is useful. The teacher will be instructed in the use of the software emplyed to control the instrumentation. Project title: Irradiation Studies of Silicon Microstrip Detectors
Students, Faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities...
Students, Faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities Share Research with EM Laboratory in Successful Exchange Students, Faculty from Historically Black Colleges and...
Does the Use of Co-teaching Models in Algebra Result in an Increase in Student Achievement Among Students with Disabilities and Their Non-disabled Peers?.
?? This study investigated high school students with special needs and their non-disabled peers in a Maryland public school system who were taught by co-teachers� (more)
Whisted, Melissa Lembo
JLab Science Activities for Teachers
September 2013 - May 2014 ATTENTION ALL 5th, 6th AND 8th GRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU What is JSAT? JSAT is an after school program for 5th, 6th...
LANL Foundation conference draws teachers
LANL Foundation Conference Draws Teachers LANL Foundation Conference Draws Teachers Community Connections: Our link to Northern New Mexico Communities Latest Issue:Dec. 2013 - Jan. 2014 All Issues » submit LANL Foundation conference draws teachers The conference was made possible by a financial investment from LANS, LLC in the Foundation's Inquiry Science Education Consortium and from the Department of Energy. November 1, 2012 dummy image Read our archives Contacts Editor Linda Anderman Email Community Programs Office Kurt Steinhaus Email Close to 1,500 people, including teachers, principals, and others, attended the recent Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation's 15th annual education conference. The speakers included Harry K. and Rosemary Wong on the subject of ""Effective Teaching."
Disability equality and discrimination in higher education: staff and student perceptions of the 'reasonable' adjustments made for print disabled students.
??The aim of this research was to explore staff and student experiences of the barriers print disabled students face and the adjustments made to overcome� (more)
Rowlett, Emma Jane
Middle school teacher Aaron Muel
Middle school teacher Aaron Muel- Middle school teacher Aaron Muel- ler selected a few of his 8th grade stu- dents who had finished the Beauty and Charm unit (about Fermilab and discovering the building blocks of na- ture) to come as his guests. He reports that, "They loved it. They loved seeing the facilities and learn- ing about what scientists feel and use. The B&C unit was good preparation, but once they saw the equipment, the
2014 Teacher Workshop Registration Form
Teacher Workshop Registration Form Teacher Workshop Registration Form Workshop name and dates: (Please check those you want to attend; fees do not include Aurora University graduate credit.) Insects at Work in Our World: $110 June 19-20 Beauty and Charm at Fermilab: $275 July 14-18 Particles and Prairies: $275 July 21-25 Phriendly Physics: $275 July 28-August 1 The Prairie - Our Heartland: $175
Perspectives on instructor modeling in mathematics teacher education
teacher can learn as an apprentice to an �expert� teacher.modeling of practice. Apprentices learn through methods ofLave & Wenger, 1998). Apprentices in teacher education,
Brown, Cassondra
DOE Office of Science Releases Journal of Undergraduate Research Volume VII
DOE Office of DOE Office of Science Releases Journal of Undergraduate Research Volume VII News Featured Articles Science Headlines 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Presentations & Testimony News Archives Contact Information Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20585 P: (202) 586-5430 11.20.07 DOE Office of Science Releases Journal of Undergraduate Research Volume VII Print Text Size: A A A Subscribe FeedbackShare Page The Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientist (WDTS) in the Department of Energy's Office of Science today announced the release of Volume 7 of the Journal of Undergraduate Research (JUR). The JUR is the Department of Energy's premier undergraduate research journal, highlighting the work of over 600 students who have participated
Using Mathematics Curriculum Based Measurement as an Indicator of Student Performance on State Standards
Math skills are essential to daily life, impacting a person?s ability to function at home, work, and in the community. Although reading has been the focus in recent years, many students struggle in math. The inability to master math calculation and problem solving has contributed to the rising incidence of student failure, referrals for special education evaluations, and dropout rates. Studies have shown that curriculum based measurement (CBM) is a well-established tool for formative assessment, and could potentially be used for other purposes such as a prediction of state standards test scores, however to date there are limited validity studies between mathematics CBM and standard-based assessment. This research examined a brief assessment that reported to be aligned to national curriculum standards in order to predict student performance on state standards-based mathematics curriculum, identify students at-risk of failure, and plan instruction. Evidence was gathered on the System to Enhance Educational Performance Grade 3 Focal Mathematics Assessment Instrument (STEEP3M) as a formative, universal screener. Using a sample of 337 students and 22 instructional staff, four qualities of the STEEP3M were examined: a) internal consistency and criterion related validity (concurrent); b) screening students for a multi-tiered decision-making process; c) utility for instructional planning and intervention recommendations; and d) efficiency of administration, scoring, and reporting results which were the basis of the four research questions for this study. Several optimized solutions were generated from Receiver Operator Curve (ROC) statistical analysis; however none demonstrated that the STEEP3M maximized either sensitivity or specificity. In semi-structured interviews teachers reported that they would consider using the STEEP3M, however only as a part of a decision-making rubric along with other measures. Further, teachers indicated that lessons are developed before the school year starts, more in response to the sequence of the state standards than to students? needs. While the STEEP3M was sufficiently long enough for high-stakes or criterion-referenced decisions, this study found that the test does not provide sufficient diagnostic information for multi-tiered decision-making for intervention or instructional planning. Although practical and efficient to administer, the conclusions of this study show the test does not provide sufficient information on the content domain and does not accurately classify students in need of assistance.
Hall, Linda D.
Enhancing student achievement through curriculum integration based on New Zealand's key competencies : a descriptive case study : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Education) at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
??New Zealand schools are constantly searching for means for enhancing student achievement, maximising learning potential and utilising effective teacher pedagogy. Curriculum integration is widely supported� (more)
Matangi-Hulls, Ana
Solar Swap Energizes Milwaukee Students | Department of Energy
Solar Swap Energizes Milwaukee Students Solar Swap Energizes Milwaukee Students Solar Swap Energizes Milwaukee Students March 8, 2010 - 12:13pm Addthis Vipin Gupta (left) and James Madison Academic Campus teacher Patrick Tao meet with students to discuss JMAC's solar challenge. | Photo courtesy of James Madison Academic Campus | Vipin Gupta (left) and James Madison Academic Campus teacher Patrick Tao meet with students to discuss JMAC's solar challenge. | Photo courtesy of James Madison Academic Campus | Joshua DeLung In Milwaukee, Wis., some students are using a now-legendary story, Recovery Act funding, a local rivalry and the know-how of some dedicated energy professionals to learn about the clean energy sector and produce renewable energy at their schools. Sportsmanship sparks an idea When Vipin Gupta, Tiger Team project lead at the U.S. Department of
The Role of Teacher Education Experiences in Addressing the Concerns of Apprentice Teachers.
??This study investigated the role of a teacher education program in helping apprentice teachers to address their teaching concerns. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of program� (more)
McVey, Mary
Free teacher education in China : a study on free teacher program.
??The supply and quality of teachers are the keys to the development of education. Teacher education is an important part of social education system. Chinese� (more)
Gao, Wen
The Novice Teacher's Experience in Sensemaking and Socialization in Urban Secondary Schools
Teacher attrition is costly for districts, both financially and in terms of student achievement. Districts often address teacher attrition by focusing on recruitment practices or by offering induction support for novice teachers. However, new teachers continue to leave the profession at alarming rates. This qualitative case study provides insight into how new teachers cope with the frustrations and challenges of entry-level teaching. The study examines the entry-level experiences of twelve novice teachers from urban secondary schools, including the perceptions of teaching they developed prior to entry, the aspects of teaching they found most frustrating, how they made sense of what was happening to them, and how they adapted their own behaviors in response to what they experienced. Viewed within a theoretical framework for examining the "newcomer experience" developed by Meryl Reis Louis in 1980, the data suggest that traditional group approaches to supporting novices fail to address the highly individual way in which newcomers "make sense" of teaching as they progress through a series of stages from anticipation through adaptation. From the data, implications may be drawn in terms of "what matters" in the design of support systems for new teachers.
Berry, Joan Ramey
Setting the best view of a virtual teacher in a mixed reality physical-task learning support system
In this research, we investigated the virtual teacher's positions and orientations that led to optimal learning outcome in mixed-reality environment. First, this study showed that the virtual teacher's position and orientation have an effect on learning ... Keywords: Collaborative computing, Human computer interaction, Mixed reality, Physical tasks learning, Virtual reality
Mamoun Nawahdah, Tomoo Inoue
Armed forces career exploration for high school students in the fields of engineering and science. Final report
Morgan State University`s School of Engineering conducted its third annual Armed Forces Career Exploration program for high school students in the fields of engineering and science. The four week program was jointly sponsored by the US Army Laboratory Command (Ballistics Research Laboratory and Human Engineering Laboratory) and US Department of Energy (Los Alamos National Laboratory). The environment in a predominantly urban school system is such that a significant number of very capable students reach the eleventh grade without plans for the future. These students as a result of teacher influence have taken lower level math and science courses and we feel by participating in this program will see reasons for pursuing higher level math and science courses their last two years in high school. Inasmuch as intervention programs have not yet significantly affected the profile of these schools this pool of students represents an opportunity to make an early impact on the number of students that enter college intending to major in math, science or engineering. This report presents the program that provided selected students with pre-engineering and science enrichment experiences designed to enhance their understanding of engineering, increase their awareness of career opportunities in science and engineering, advance their readiness to enter temporary job situation, and foster the development of self-confidence in their individual capabilities.
Solar Energy Education. Industrial arts: teacher's guide. Field test edition. [Includes glossary
An instructional aid is presented which integrates the subject of solar energy into the classroom study of industrial arts. This guide for teachers was produced in addition to the student activities book for industrial arts by the USDOE Solar Energy Education. A glossary of solar energy terms is included. (BCS)
2012 Teacher Night Flyer
Rd. Muller Rd. Onnes Dr. Lawrence Dr. Bell King Rd. Hogan Dr. H o g a n D r . CEBAF Center Support Service Center Applied Research Center SURA Residence Facility SURA...
Identifying discriminating variables between teachers who fully integrate computers and teachers with limited integration
Given the prevalence of computers in education today, it is critical to understand teachers' perspectives regarding computer integration in their classrooms. The current study surveyed a random sample of a heterogeneous group of 185 elementary and 204 ... Keywords: Computer integration, Computer technology, Computers, Computers in classrooms, Elementary and secondary teachers, Teacher Characteristics, Teachers
Julie Mueller; Eileen Wood; Teena Willoughby; Craig Ross; Jacqueline Specht
I have attended many programs for teachers
have attended many programs for teachers around the coun- have attended many programs for teachers around the coun- try. Sometimes just attending, sometimes presenting. Most programs were top down. Teachers were invited in and given something that college profs or educators thought they needed or were lacking. Fermilab Friends for Science Education first asked the teach- ers what THEY wanted, ran needs assessments WITH teachers, and
Student Awards
listing, contact information Student Awards Student Membership achievement aocs application award awards distinguished division fats global group inform job listings member Membership memorial network nomination oils poster program recognizing res
Summer at the ALS = Opportunities for Teachers and Students
a series of 2D images that they can later reconstruct and print on their classroom 3D printer. "My experience at the tomography beamline has also given me some great...
coasters: student2
First Unit Physics First Unit Physics Second Unit CADD Third Unit Materials & Processing Fourth Unit Physics Saved Research Project Evaluation Project Rubrics Fermilab LInC Online Roller Coaster Design Page for CADD Students Index to sections of this page: INTRODUCTION INVESTIGATION PLANNING PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION Students in Computer Aided Drafting and Design will be responsible for designing and producing the blue prints for a roller coaster that can be built by the students in the Materials & Processing class next term. You will be expected to gather and use information from the physics course and industry experts via email and the WWW. The final student project is expected to achieve five goals. 1. Your design must achieve a minimum score of a "B" in category of FUN.
Submission to the Inquiry into School Libraries and Teacher Librarians in Australian Schools
Summary: Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Toowoomba serves an area from Toowoomba on the eastern Darling Downs to Quilpie in the far west and south to the Queensland New South Wales border. Most of its schools are rural and remote and most of these schools are primary schools. In 1999 The Catholic Education Office commissioned an internal Review of School Libraries. As a result of this review four teacher librarians were appointed from 2000. Each teacher librarian was responsible for working in a cluster of schools thus ensuring all schools had access to specialist advice. In 2001 the Catholic Education Office provided the ten hours of Library Assistant time to all schools. In 2006 all schools improved their access when a Teacher Librarian allocation was included in the staffing schedule. Since 2000 all schools have benefitted from access to teacher librarians and since 2006 improvements have continued exponentially. The remaining significant challenges are to continue to develop the understanding of the role and its capacity to improve student outcomes, to fund the increasing resourcing needs of the curriculum and to engage teacher librarians in collaboration with teachers in the teaching/learning program of schools, Recommendations: 1. Resource school libraries for current curriculum! 2. Ensure every school has a school library service!
Elizabeth Newman
Perceptions of Leadership and Student Performance in Science From Campus Leaders in Selected High Schools
This naturalistic study focused on the perceptions of leadership and student performance in science from campus leaders in three purposefully selected secondary campuses of ninth through twelfth grades. Each school had experienced an improvement in student passing rates on the science TAKS test that exceeded the state?s percent improvement in passing rates for the past three years and had a record of improving science TAKS scores for the period of 2003 to 2008 exceeding fifteen percentage points. The qualitative research technique of multi-case studies design was used. Data was collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with four campus leaders from each of the selected schools. These campus leaders included campus administrators, science department chairs, and grade-level team leaders. A framework of transformational leadership was utilized in the analysis of the data generated from the interviews. The perception from the campus leaders was that leadership has a positive impact on student success in science. The findings indicated perceptions of leadership from the campus leaders had certain leadership practices in common. These included (a) clear vision and goals from the campus principal, (b) high performance expectations for teachers and students from administrators and science department leaders, (c) encouragement and support from campus administrators and science department leaders to develop new programs to address problem areas, (d) emphasis on collaborative teams, and (e) open door policy from administrators.
Wilder, Sharon
JV Task 6 - Coal Ash Resources Research Consortium Research
The Coal Ash Resources Research Consortium{reg_sign} (CARRC{reg_sign}, pronounced 'cars') focuses on performing fundamental and applied scientific and engineering research emphasizing the environmentally safe, economical use of coal combustion by-products (CCBs). CARRC member organizations, which include utilities and marketers, are key to developing industry-driven research in the area of CCB utilization and ensuring its successful application. The U.S. Department of Energy is a partner in CARRC through the EERC Jointly Sponsored Research Program (JSRP), which provides matching funds for industrial member contributions and facilitates an increased level of effort in CARRC. CARRC tasks were designed to provide information on CCB performance, including environmental performance, engineering performance, favorable economics, and improved life cycle of products and projects. CARRC technical research tasks are developed based on member input and prioritization. CARRC special projects are developed with members and nonmembers to provide similar information and to support activities, including the assembly and interpretation of data, support for standards development and technology transfer, and facilitating product development and testing. CARRC activities from 1998 to 2007 included a range of research tasks, with primary work performed in laboratory tasks developed to answer specific questions or evaluate important fundamental properties of CCBs. CARRC topical reports were prepared on several completed tasks. Specific CARRC 1998B2007 accomplishments included: (1) Development of several ASTM International Standard Guides for CCB utilization applications. (2) Organization and presentation of training courses for CCB professionals and teachers. (3) Development of online resources including the Coal Ash Resource Center, Ash from Biomass in Coal (ABC) of cocombustion ash characteristics, and the Buyer's Guide to Coal-Ash Containing Products. In addition, development of expanded information on the environmental performance of CCBs in utilization settings included the following: (1) Development of information on physical properties and engineering performance for concrete, soil-ash blends, and other products. (2) Training of students through participation in CARRC research projects. (3) Participation in a variety of local, national, and international technical meetings, symposia, and conferences by presenting and publishing CCB-related papers.
Debra Pflughoeft-Hassett; Tera Buckley; Bruce Dockter; Kurt Eylands; David Hassett; Loreal Heebink; Erick Zacher
Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative
strategic partners Define and research fundamental concepts for advanced system engineering Contribute materials, and handbooks to inspire, inform, and guide students and practitioners VENUE SEAri is located
de Weck, Olivier L.
Undergraduate Research at Jefferson Lab
As a Department of Energy National Lab, Jefferson Lab has a responsibility to help train the next generation of scientists. See the research projects students participating in the...
Student Reference Page
Online Resources Online Resources Online Resources - Investigation - Assessment In the summer of 1999, QuarkNet Lead Teacher Richard Dower of Roxbury Latin School was assigned in his research at Boston University under mentor Ulrich Heintz to test silicon strip detectors. These silicon strips are used to track charged particles coming from proton-antiproton collisions in the upgaded D0 detector at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab). Dr. Dower measured how the current through a silicon strip varies with the voltage across the strip. He repeated this experiment several times with the silicon strip exposed to neutron radiation. Check out these Web sites about . . . . You may record the URLs of sites you find and use in your research. Fermilab's Homepage - Links to general information about the Lab,
National Teacher Enhancement Project
funded by the National Science Foundation and the funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science and offered at 10 DOE National Laboratories NTEP Projects Learning to Live in a Risky World Lewis and Clark in Washington The Seed Connection SIMply Prairie Home Energy Audit Weather Watchers Project Background . . . but where's the class? Doing Research - Publishing Results Created for the NTEP II Fermilab LInC program sponsored by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Education Office and Friends of Fermilab, and funded by United States Department of Energy, Illinois State Board of Education, North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium which is operated by North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL), and the National Science Foundation. Web Maintainer: email@example.com
Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) |
Development » Development » Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Our Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) offers talented undergraduate and graduate students summer internship positions with the Department of Energy and our National Laboratories, with the goal of reaching underrepresented students in STEM fields, such as women and girls. Positions involve scientific research or a focus on policy, business, and government relations. All internships include paid lodging, round trip airfare, and monetary compensation. Students receive an intensive ten-week assignment to jumpstart their careers and develop their potential for future opportunities within the
Student Stories
Stories Stories /careers/_assets/images/careers-icon.jpg Student Stories Explore a dimensional career at LANL: Take a look at who is working here and what they are doing to have a fulfilling career and balanced work/life. Military students access top R&D Military students access top R&D Cadets and midshipmen spend summer expanding their scientific knowledge at world-class Los Alamos facilities8/27/13 Zoe Martin's fusion quest: a stellar future Physicist Zoe Martin's fusion quest: a stellar future From revealing radiation hydrodynamics to creating energy, physics student pursues science's boundaries.8/27/13 Tarryn Miller: Fueling biofuel's promise Tarryn Miller: Fueling biofuel's promise Student intern driven to develop cyanobacteria as viable carbon-neutral
Office of Educational Programs | Teacher Programs
Specifically Geared for Teachers Specifically Geared for Teachers Displaying all programs and contests suitable for teachers and faculty. [ Update Search Criteria ] (OEP) InSynC (OEP) Professional Development Workshops for Teachers (OEP) The G.R.E.En. Institute (OSSP) GREEN Institute's Open Space Stewardship Program Other Educational Programs Displaying all programs and contests. [ Narrow Search ] (INCREASE) Historically Black Colleges and Universities / National Synchrotron Light Source Consortium (Internship - CCI) Community College Internship (Internship - SULI) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (Internship - VFP) Visiting Faculty Program (NCSS) Nuclear Chemistry Summer School (NNSS) Nuclear Nonproliferation Safeguards and Security Summer Course (OEP) College Mini-Semester Program
Fermilab Education Office - Educators/Teachers
Resistance - Teacher Notes, Lab (pdf) How Do We Levitate a Train - Notes (pdf), Data (excel) Rolling with Rutherford TMP Resource Book (includes Top Quark Activity) -...
Math and Science Academy for Teachers
provides quality STEM education professional development for teachers in participating schools and districts. Contacts Math & Science Academy Carol Brown Community Programs Office...
Asperger's syndrome: a handbook for teachers.
??The purpose of this graduate project is to develop a handbook to (1) educate teachers and other educational professionals about Asperger�s Syndrome (AS), also known� (more)
Frank, Dalia
Calendar of Educator/Teacher Workshops
proven classroom activities and strategies for teaching challenging topics in an engaging way. All are taught by master teachers. Our mid-level workshops also prepare educators to...
DOE Solar Decathlon: Educational Resources for Teachers
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon provides teachers with numerous opportunities to introduce renewable energy, energy efficiency, and science activities into their...
SCIENCE, OPTICS & YOU GUIDEBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE TEACHER INTRODUCTION What is Science Optics and You? ...................................................... Using Centers to Teach Science Organizers ........................................................................... Integrating Science
Weston, Ken
Empowering Apprentice Teachers: Tracking Instructional Practices with MyiLOGS.
??Growing popularity of alternatively certifying teachers has created challenges for teacher preparation programs. Many non-traditional routes into classroom include no full-time mentor teacher. Absence of� (more)
Roggeman, Pamela Mary
Youth engagement in high schools: Developing a multidimensional, critical approach to improving engagement for all students
Eds. ), International handbook of student experience inIn P. Jackson (Ed. ), Handbook of research on curriculum (Eds. ), International handbook of student experience in
Yonezawa, Susan; Jones, Makeba; Joselowsky, Francine
Do Earth and Environmental Science Textbooks Promote Middle and High School Students' Conceptual Development about Climate Change? Textbooks' consideration of students' misconceptions
Misconceptions or a lack of relevant prior concepts can hinder students from developing an understanding of scientific concepts. Science education research suggests that building on students' prior concepts is an effective way to develop students'...
Soyoung Choi; Dev Niyogi; Daniel P. Shepardson; Umarporn Charusombat
Teacher training for fuel cell challenge coming in September
Teacher Training For Fuel Cell Challenge Community Connections: Our link to Northern New Mexico Communities Latest Issue:September 2013 All Issues submit Teacher training for...
Secondary teachers' understandings of dyslexia in England and Greece.
??This is a comparative study about secondary teachers� understandings of dyslexia in England and Greece. Specifically the study focused on English and Greek teachers� professional� (more)
Papalouka, Aikaterini
Honored Student Award Recipients
Honored Student recipients Honored Student Award Recipients AOCS Foundation Donate Honored Student Award Silent Auction Student Volunteer Student Membership achievement aocs application award awards distinguished division fats global group
Using Van Manen's model to assess levels of reflectivity among preservice physical education teachers
The intent of this study was two-fold. The first purpose was to apply Van Manen's model to specific strategies (i.e., written assignments) and supervisory practices (i.e., interviews) to examine levels of reflectivity demonstrated and if there were any changes in the reflectivity of student teachers throughout a student teaching period. The second purpose was to assess the applicability of Van Manen's model to a preservice physical education setting. Five physical education majors enrolled in a student teaching experience volunteered to participate. Five weekly web-based written assignments were selected and analyzed using Van Manen's model of reflection. In addition, two interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and subjected to thematic analysis techniques. Using Naturalistic Inquiry as a method of analysis suggests that utilizing supervisory approaches, written assignments, and reflective teaching can foster important changes in reflectivity levels which encourage reflective thinking in physical education student teachers. Increased levels of sophistication among the participants as the semester progressed were noted and may be attributed to a developmental effect similar to Fuller's Concerns Theory. The results also support Pultorak's (1993) assertion that students can increase reflective thinking when fostered and encouraged in preservice programs. This study combines available resources (i.e., technology, supervisors) with Van Manen's model to assess reflectivity levels in a physical education setting. Findings indicate that Van Manen's model can be used objectively in a physical education setting and can be utilized in applying a quantitative measure to qualitative responses.
Ballard, Kristy Kay
Opportunities for K-12 Students | Department of Energy
Opportunities for K-12 Students Opportunities for K-12 Students Opportunities for K-12 Students Younger competitors can demonstrate their skill in converting a gasoline car to electric power, designing the "School of the Future" and more in these competitions sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other organizations. DOE-Sponsored America's Home Energy Education Challenge Sponsored by DOE and administered by the National Science Teachers Association, the Challenge is designed to 1) educate students across the United States in grades 3-8 about energy and the benefits of energy efficiency, 2) teach students to recognize that lowering their home energy use saves money and 3) engage students and their families in a save energy, save money initiative. The challenge application will be available in
High School Students Build Their Own Supercomputer (Almost) | Department of
High School Students Build Their Own Supercomputer (Almost) High School Students Build Their Own Supercomputer (Almost) High School Students Build Their Own Supercomputer (Almost) September 10, 2010 - 9:47am Addthis Eric Gedenk What are the key facts? Students built a computer cluster -- a group of computers communicating with one another to operate as a single machine -- out of Mac mini CPUs. For the third straight year, students and teachers from around Appalachia gathered at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) this summer for an interactive training with some of the world's leading computing experts. The focal point of the training was a course called "Build a Supercomputer - Well Almost." And build they did. With guidance from ORNL staff, collaborators and interns, the high-school students went about building a
Summer Undergraduate Research Program: Environmental studies
The purpose of the summer undergraduate internship program for research in environmental studies is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified students to undertake an original research project as an apprentice to an active research scientist in basic environmental research. The students are offered research topics at the Medical University in the scientific areas of pharmacology and toxicology, epidemiology and risk assessment, environmental microbiology, and marine sciences. Students are also afforded the opportunity to work with faculty at the University of Charleston, SC, on projects with an environmental theme. Ten well-qualified students from colleges and universities throughout the eastern United States were accepted into the program.
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At Plasma Camp, teachers experience research front and center...
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ORISE: Faculty Research Experiences
Faculty Research Experiences Faculty Research Experiences The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provides short- and long-term programs for either faculty or faculty-student teams to collaborate with ORISE's science and engineering partners. The length of the faculty programs can vary-from summer internships to year-long sabbaticals-but all programs enable faculty members to broaden their professional outlook beyond the classroom to the application of laboratory research. For example, these researchers have taken advantage of ORISE opportunities: Dr. Miguel Castro Dr. Miguel Castro Dr. Miguel Castro, of the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez, spent three months conducting research on surface tension in Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Faculty Student Team Research program.
Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP)
Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Internship Spotlight Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Internship Spotlight Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) MEISPP offers talented undergraduate and graduate students summer internship positions with the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratories. Positions involve scientific research or a focus on policy, business, and government relations. All internships include paid lodging, round trip airfare, and monetary compensation. Check out the newsletters below, created by MEISPP participants. MEISPP Internship Spotlight More Documents & Publications Independent Oversight Inspection of Environment, Safety, and Health
Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Internship Spotlight Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Internship Spotlight Minority Educational Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) MEISPP offers talented undergraduate and graduate students summer internship positions with the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratories. Positions involve scientific research or a focus on policy, business, and government relations. All internships include paid lodging, round trip airfare, and monetary compensation. Check out the newsletters below, created by MEISPP participants. MEISPP Internship Spotlight More Documents & Publications FY 2009 Strategic Plan for Minority Education Programs
Not a One-Way Street: Exploring the Role of Intersectional Representation on African American Male Students
Representation is an enduring area of research in Political Science. While there has been an extensive amount of research in the area of minority representation, there is substantially less work considering multiple identities. Using the concept of intersectionality, this dissertation explores the role of multiple identities in representation. I argue that intersectional representation, that is, representation based on multiple identities provides a thorough interpretation of real world phenomena. To test my arguments, I utilize quantitative methods to empirically assess the role of intersectional representation on public policy outcomes. The goal of this dissertation is three-fold. First, I incorporate the concept of intersectionality of race and gender into the public policy and public management literature. Second, I explore intersectionality and representation with gender from a perspective that has not been extensively addressed in the political science literature�namely, a concentration on males, instead of females. Third, I develop a theory of intersectional representation which links to public policy outcomes. In order to test my theory, I explore the role of Black male representation in the bureaucracy and in local political bodies on Black male student outcomes. I find that representation based on both race and gender is associated with both positive and negative public policy outcomes for Black male students. Specifically, in Chapter I, the results indicate that Black male teachers are associated with a decreased presence of Black male students in low tracked courses and upper level honors courses. The following chapter shows that intersectional political representation, that is, Black male school board representation, is also associated with positive outcomes for Black male students. The last empirical chapter indicates that intersectional stability is associated with an increase of Black male students in low track courses. In general, the findings indicate that intersectional representation is consequential for public policy outcomes, both in negative and positive ways. The dissertation challenges the way representation is conceptualized, as to capture the simultaneous effect of both race and gender on public policy outcomes of represented groups.
Walker, Meredith Brooke Loudd
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Student Participants Student Participants Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) VFP Home Eligibility Benefits Participant Obligations How to Apply Selecting a Host DOE Laboratory Developing a Research Proposal Recommender Information Student Participants Submitting a Proposal to DOE Application Selection Process and Notification Key Dates Frequently Asked Questions Contact WDTS Home How to Apply Student Participants Print Text Size: A A A RSS Feeds FeedbackShare Page Student participation in the Visiting Faculty Program is optional. Students may be undergraduates or graduate students only from the faculty member's academic institution. Faculty member applicants may invite up to two students (one of which may be a graduate student) to participate in the research project. Student participation is at the option of the faculty applicant.
High school computing teachers' beliefs and practices: A case study
The aim of this work is threefold. Firstly, an empirical study was designed with the aim of investigating the beliefs that High School Computing (HSC) teachers hold about: (a) their motivational orientation, self-efficacy, and self-expectations as Computing ... Keywords: High school computing teachers, Secondary education, Teacher beliefs and practices, Teacher professional development, Teaching/learning strategies
Maria Kordaki
Students� Computer Proficiencies, Perceptions and Experiences: An Exploratory Study
College students use computers for many reasons. Computer experience by college students has been studied by several researchers. This is a report of an exploratory study of students using the computer laboratory of an urban university. The study shows that students use computers more for personal reasons than school works. The results shall help college administrators in deploying resources where it will be more useful for college students.
Muhammed A. Badamas
at this site: at this site: First Unit Physics Second Unit CADD Third Unit Materials & Processing Forth Unit Physics Saved Research Project Evaluation Project Rubrics Fermilab LInC Online Roller Coaster Design Page for Fall Physics Students Index of sections on this page: INTRODUCTION INVESTIGATION PLANNING PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION You are a member of the research team at a company that designs and builds amusement park rides. You have been given the task of doing the research for a new ride. You will determine what features the new ride needs to have to make it "fun" so that people will pay to ride it and to make it safe. You will use the internet and expert advice to create your list of features. Your results will then be posted on this web site so that the computer assisted drafting class (acting as the design engineers of the
Research Opportunities | Department of Energy
Research Opportunities Research Opportunities Research Opportunities Research opportunities at Energy Department labs and facilities: Argonne Nuclear Science Educational Programs The mission of Innovate to Educate is to take a leadership role to champion Argonne's mission to transform scientific discovery into innovation, develop and enable education programs that reflect Argonne's strategic engineering, science, and computational initiatives, and to develop new educational programs based on transformative scientific discovery. Faculty and Student Teams Program The Faculty and Student Teams (FaST) Program is a cooperative effort between the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Faculty from colleges and universities with limited research facilities, and from those institutions serving
ORISE: Undergraduates Research Experiences - Leslie Koyama
Leslie Koyama Student researcher repairs blueprints for life Leslie Koyama Leslie Koyama, a participant in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM Summer Internship...
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Workshops and Field Trips for Teachers
Workshops and Field Trips for Teachers Workshops and Field Trips for Teachers Nature Bulletin No. 534-A Septmeber 7, 1974 Forest Preserve District of Cook County George W. Dunne, President Roland F. Eisenbeis, Supt. of Conservation WORKSHOPS AND FIELD TRIPS FOR TEACHERS The Forest Preserve District, as a part of the educational program conducted by its Department of Conservation, again is offering a series of three-day workshops and another of one-day field trips, during this school year, for teachers in the schools of Chicago and suburban Cook County. Only a few decades ago, most Illinois people resided on farms or in small towns. They lived close to the soil. From childhood they had been so familiar with the out-of-doors that special schooling in ecology, plant life, wildlife and land management seemed superfluous.
Teacher Resource Center: Science Fair Resources
Science Fair Resources Science Fair Resources TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources The Teacher Resource Center collection is available for use onsite. The TRC is a member of the DuPage Library System. This list was prepared for a presentation to several regional library systems. The Science Fair and Beyond, was presented by Susan Dahl, firstname.lastname@example.com, 630-840-3094. (links checked October 27, 2009) See the 'Customized Workshops" link in the "Teacher's Lounge" for information about more workshops available through the TRC. Explore the Education Office website for other opportunities and services.
Teacher Resource Center: LInC Projects
LInC Projects LInC Projects TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources The Fermilab LInC Leadership Institute Integrating Internet, Instruction and Curriculum Designed to demonstrate principles of engaged learning and effective use of technology by K-12 teachers who participated in staff development programs at Fermilab. Teachers created these projects as homework during the Fermilab LInC course for a particular community and school. Some of them may be A's; others C's.
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Spring Physics Students Spring Physics Students Index to sections on this page: INTRODUCTION INVESTIGATION PLANNING PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION You work for the division of a company that designs and builds amusement park rides. You have been given the task of analyzing the feasability of a new ride before it goes into production. You will determine whether the new ride meets certain criteria of what makes rides "fun" so that people will pay to ride them and what makes them safe. You will use the list of features generated by the fall physics class (the research team of the company) that was posted on this web site. This list of features was used by the computer assisted drafting class at your school (the design engineering division of the company) to design the new ride. The design was
Student Common Interest Group
Students interested in the oils and fats industry make valuable networking connections by joining the AOCS Student Common Interest Group. Student Common Interest Group Student Membership achievement aocs application award awards distinguished divi
Energy: options for the future. Curriculum development project for high school teachers. Final report. [Packet
Recent state and regional energy crises demonstrate the delicate balance between energy systems, the environment, and the economy. Indeed, the interaction between these three elements of society is very complex. This project develops curriculum materials that would better provide students with an understanding and awareness of fundamental principles of energy supply, conversion processes, and utilization now and in the future. The project had two specific objectives: to transfer knowledge of energy systems, analysis techniques, and advanced technologies from the energy analyst community to the teacher participants; and to involve teachers in the preparation of modular case studies on energy issues for use within the classroom. These curriculum modules are intended to enhance the teacher's ability to provide energy-related education to students within his or her own academic setting. The project is organized as a three-week summer program, as noted in the flyer (Appendix A). Mornings are spent in seminars with energy and environmental specialists (their handout lecture notes are included as Appendix B); afternoons are devoted to high school curriculum development based on the seminar discussions. The curriculum development is limited to five areas: conservation, electricity demand scheduling, energy in the food system, new technologies (solar, wind, biomass), and environment. Appendix C consists of one-day lession plans in these areas.
Carroll, T.O.
The Department of Energy's Academies Creating Teacher Scientists
Energy's Energy's Academies Creating Teacher Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory The Role of the National Laboratory in Improving Secondary Science Education One of ten national laboratories overseen and primarily funded by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Brookhaven National Laboratory conducts research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences, as well as in energy technologies and national security. Brookhaven Lab also builds and operates major scientific facilities available to university, industry and government researchers. Brookhaven is operated and managed for DOE's Office of Science by Brookhaven Science Associates, a limited-liability company founded by Stony Brook University, the largest academic user of Laboratory facilities, and Battelle, a nonprofit, applied science and technology organization.
Final Report: Support for Polytechnic PhD Student, September 24, 1996 - June 30, 1999
Polytechnic University PhD student working on research projects in the area of fossil energy and renewable energy were supported in this program and did their research work at Brookhaven National Laboratory in the Department of Applied Sciences. One of these students had completed an MS degree in Chemical Engineering at Howard University while doing his research at Brookhaven. This student continued his studies by becoming a Polytechnic PhD student while doing his research work at Brookhaven.
Myerson, Allan S.
ORISE: Faculty Research Opportunities
Faculty Research Opportunities Faculty Research Opportunities ORISE sponsors research positions for university faculty at national laborties and federal research facilities nationwide The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provides short- and long-term collaborations for faculty or faculty-student teams with ORISE's world-class science and engineering partners. Our complete catalog of faculty research programs will help you find a program that best matches your qualifications as well as your needs for a position in a specific region of the country or starting on a particular date. Use the button below to connect to the catalog now. View All Faculty Research Programs » Current Openings for Faculty Researchers Searching for a new challenge or an off-campus research experience right
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/2001/EME/38082. 2002-2005. #12;"FLOW AND HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS OF EVAPORATING IMPINGING SPRAYS. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 28: 735752. "Experimental study on fuel drop impacts onto rigid. Moreira, J. Carvalho and M. R. O. Panão. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow. In press, Available
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of natural gas liquids. To extract the natural gas, the industry uses a process called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects "fracturing fluid" at high pressure into...
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Bommarius, Andreas
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Searching For Evidence Of Student Understanding
There is a strong emphasis in physics education research on the use of multiple representations to help students explain physical phenomena and to solve physics problems. In this paper
Tara Bartiromo; James Finley; Eugenia Etkina
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UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND LAW SCHOOL STUDENT ENROLLMENT PROFILE* TOTAL ENROLLMENT Number/2010 and the David A. Clark School of Law, Office of the Registrar, 2010 Fall Semester. ENROLLMENT BY ACADEMIC LOAD-degree students FULL-TIME CONTINUING FACULTY PROFILE1 : RANK: Headcount Percentage Professor 81 35.1 Associate
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. for thesis-based students, experience in conducting original scientific research and engineering design design and structured decision-making, which is of growing importance in all technical-social- political
Critical Analysis of �At-Risk� Policy Discourse: Implications for Administrators and Teachers
While No Child Left Behind (NCLB) provides a mechanism for holding states, local education agencies (LEA), and schools accountable to improve academic achievement for all students, policy itself has done little to include students from dropping out of school. Rather, dropout prevention/recovery schools/programs such as alternative schools of choice are recognized and relied upon as a means to reduce the number of students dropping out of school. These schools seek to re-engage the student who is at-risk to dropping out of school through nontraditional means and strategies. As more and more students become disenfranchised and drop out of school, these schools grow in importance. To ensure that all students have equity in education, regardless of educational setting, these schools warrant further attention and consideration. Therefore, two questions become evident: (a) How do educators in alternative schools interpret and implement policy such as NCLB? and (b) How do they define their role and responsibility? This case study examined the socio-legal discourse applied when seven administrators and 15 teachers administered policy as a response to an at-risk student population in five demographically diverse alternative education settings in California and Texas. A critical discourse analysis of text, interviews, and observations was used to reveal administrator and teacher assumptions and motivations of policy and risk. The data analysis revealed three dominant discourses of risk compliance and policy knowledge that were notable forces in the policy implementation of NCLB at these schools. Themes that emerged from the data included responsibility, dissociation, success, and equity. The findings from this study have demonstrated that a moment-by-moment process shapes the construction of role, responsibility, success, and equity as defined by the teachers and administrators. Furthermore, the discourse of risk and policy converged as ideological and political conceptions that perpetuate the notion that educating disadvantaged children as a process of demonstrating a particular level of knowledge and/or acquitting what it means to be considered at-risk. The implication for these educators is that the risk discourse that was engaged influenced their sense of responsibility, practice, and thus may counter policy intent.
Hemmer, Lynn
Collaborative University Research Education | ORNL
Collaborative University Research Collaborative University Research SHARE Collaborative University Research ORNL scientist Jonathan Mielenz works in an anaerobic chamber used to handle biomass-degrading microbes at the Joint Institute for Biological Sciences.Source: ORNL Flickr site With a strong commitment to education, ORNL maintains relationships with many educational institutions and organizations. Many student and faculty programs are administered through Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and include opportunities for undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, faculty, and some pre-college students. The lab also partners with the University of Tennessee in several joint research efforts and though programs aimed at training the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists. These collaborations include:
Summer Research Apprentice Program report. [Summer Research Apprentice Program
The Summer Research Apprentice Program is designed to provide students with their first look at college life while preparing them for possible careers in mathematics, science and engineering. The 23 students, enrolled as college freshmen for 8 hours of college credit, took courses in Trigonometry, College Algebra and introduction to Research (4 students were enrolled in Calculus 1 instead of Trigonometry and College Albebra). During this third year of operation, refinements were made in both the administration of the program and in the method of implementation.
Curington, B.
Surveying Students� Understanding of Quantum Mechanics
Development of research?based multiple?choice tests about quantum mechanics is important for assessing students� difficulties and for evaluating curricula and pedagogies that strive to reduce the difficulties. We explore the difficulties that the undergraduate and graduate students have with non?relativistic quantum mechanics of one particle in one spatial dimension. We developed a research?based conceptual multiple?choice survey that targets these issues to obtain information about the common difficulties and administered it to more than a hundred students from seven different institutions. The issues targeted in the survey include the set of possible wavefunctions
Chandralekha Singh; Guangtian Zhu
Secretary Chu Recalls Garden City High School Physics Teacher...
Recalls Garden City High School Physics Teacher Secretary Chu Recalls Garden City High School Physics Teacher September 30, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis As part of President Obama's new...
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Nearly half of public school teachers leave in their first five years of teaching, and the inadequacy of their preparation is a significant challenge to their success. Teacher attrition results in part from frustration caused by inadequate preparation ...
Greg Wientjes; Jawed Karim
Teacher Resource Center: Fermilab Science Materials
Fermilab Science Materials Fermilab Science Materials TRC Home TRC Fact Sheet Library Curricular Resources Science Fair Resources Bibliographies sciencelines The Best of sciencelines Archives Annotated List of URLs Catalog Teacher's Lounge Full Workshop Catalog Customized Workshops Scheduled Workshops Special Opportunities Teacher Networks Science Lab Fermilab Science Materials Samplers Order Form Science Safety Issues Tech Room Fermilab Web Resources Select from several categories of items available from the Fermilab Education Office. Teachers created these classroom materials as part of Fermilab educational programs. The following materials may be ordered either through the Education Office or through the Fermilab Friends for Science Education Online Store. ** Use the online order form (pdf).** You can fill it out online, save it, print it and send it by US mail.
STEM Education Opportunities: Teachers | Department of Energy
STEM Education Opportunities: Teachers STEM Education Opportunities: Teachers STEM Education Opportunities: Teachers Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education identifies seven Essential Principles and a set of Fundamental Concepts that, if understood and applied, will help individuals and communities make informed energy decisions. The intended audience is anyone involved in energy education from K-Gray and is meant to inform the improvement and development of energy curriculum to more broadly cover the Fundamental Concepts. The Energy Literacy Framework is free to download from the website and up to five hard copies can be ordered. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy also offers lesson plans, labs, projects, and ideas for other activities for grades K-12 on
Inspiring Careers in Science Research
Inspiring Careers in Inspiring Careers in Science Research Inspiring Careers in Science Research January 21, 2012 Lowell-3_2.JPG David Turner shows Lowell High School students around NERSC's computer room. (Photo by Margie Wylie) In an effort to expose high school students to careers in research, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's (Berkeley Lab) Computing Sciences Diversity Outreach Program partnered with San Francisco's Lowell High School Science Research Program, an after school program that aims to give highly motivated juniors and seniors a chance to develop research projects with professional guidance with the intent to have the students enter the Intel Science Talent Search, a competition sponsored by Intel that offers college scholarships for outstanding scientific work.
School District Harnesses Wind to Teach Students | Department of Energy
School District Harnesses Wind to Teach Students School District Harnesses Wind to Teach Students School District Harnesses Wind to Teach Students April 2, 2010 - 2:40pm Addthis Stephen Graff Former Writer & editor for Energy Empowers, EERE A school district in Walsh, Colo., a rural community in the breezy southeastern part of the state, is saving money with its new wind turbine, but the real payoff comes this fall. Teachers are looking forward to using the new 2.4-kilowatt wind turbine that sits behind the high school as a tool to teach students about wind energy technology. "It's always more exciting for kids to work with something real, instead of something that is hypothetical," says Kyle Hebberd, superintendent of Walsh School District. "Hopefully, the new turbine will connect better with the kids."
The Harnessed Atom - Student Edition | Department of Energy
Student Edition Student Edition The Harnessed Atom - Student Edition The Harnessed Atom is a middle school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum extension that focuses on nuclear science and energy. It is designed to provide students with accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date information on the roles that energy and nuclear science play in our lives. The curriculum includes essential principles and fundamental concepts of energy science. This update is based on the original 1985 Harnessed Atom curriculum from the U.S. Department of Energy. It has been developed with extensive input from science teachers across the country in pilot test reviews and workshops, as well as technical reviews from scientists and experts at universities, professional societies, and national laboratories.
The Harnessed Atom - Student Edition The Harnessed Atom - Student Edition The Harnessed Atom - Student Edition The Harnessed Atom is a middle school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum extension that focuses on nuclear science and energy. It is designed to provide students with accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date information on the roles that energy and nuclear science play in our lives. The curriculum includes essential principles and fundamental concepts of energy science. This update is based on the original 1985 Harnessed Atom curriculum from the U.S. Department of Energy. It has been developed with extensive input from science teachers across the country in pilot test reviews and workshops, as well as technical reviews from scientists and experts at universities, professional societies, and national laboratories.
Analytical Division Student Award
Awarded to graduate student(s) in the field of lipid analytical chemistry. Analytical Division Student Award Divisions achievement agricultural analytical application award awards biotechnology detergents distinguished division Divisions edible fa
Student Density and Its Relationship to Professional Educators and Service Personnel
. Then the report will discuss the pros and cons to linking public school salaries with student density. Finally Virginia Code (§18-1-1 and §18-9A-2) as teacher, supervisor, principal, superintendent, public school to Education Subcommittee C: Public School Finance West Virginia Legislature December 7, 2008 Amy Higginbotham
Mohaghegh, Shahab
Upton Reserve Ecological Research and Internships
Research and Internships Research and Internships Every year, ecological and wildlife research is conducted to assist in understanding how the natural environment works. The information gained from these projects is used to make management decisions at the Laboratory. Many of these projects are conducted with the assistance of interns. Interns are high school or undergraduate students participating in the BNL's Office of Education summer programs. During 10 weeks, the students conduct experiments, population surveys, ecological monitoring, and other natural resource investigations. Students are required to complete a paper and/or poster as part of their internship. Examples of past research projects completed at BNL are available at the Environmental Protection Division's website.
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TMS Student Membership: Awards
Each year, TMS awards more than $50,000 in cash and prizes to students studying metallurgy and materials science engineering. Student members are invited�...
Graduate Student Advisory Council
Graduate Students for the GSAC (Graduate Student Advisory Council) ... At the TMS 2011 Annual Meeting, we will be voting on a secretary to fill this vacancy.
Teachers' beliefs about learning from multimedia
Opinions about the psychological correlates of multimedia computer-supported instructional tools were analyzed by means of a questionnaire concerning the motivational and emotional aspects of multimedia learning, the strategies to be followed during ... Keywords: Attitude toward the computer, Expertise, Gender, Learning, Multimedia, Teachers
Alessandro Antonietti; Marisa Giorgetti
Student Affairs Decker StuDent
Student Affairs Decker StuDent HeAltH ServiceS center HeAltH.bingHAmton.eDu The Decker Student Health Services Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC and PPD). Fees will be charged for other vaccines, injections and laboratory testing. HeAltH eDucAtion Our
Suzuki, Masatsugu
New LANL scholarship supports returning students
New scholarship supports returning students New scholarship supports returning students New LANL scholarship supports returning students Scholarship for students who plan to return to formal education after taking a break. January 24, 2011 Los Alamos National Laboratory sits on top of a once-remote mesa in northern New Mexico with the Jemez mountains as a backdrop to research and innovation covering multi-disciplines from bioscience, sustainable energy sources, to plasma physics and new materials. Los Alamos National Laboratory sits on top of a once-remote mesa in northern New Mexico with the Jemez mountains as a backdrop to research and innovation covering multi-disciplines from bioscience, sustainable energy sources, to plasma physics and new materials. Contact Communications Office (505) 667-7000
Research - CECM
Our research is outlined our research proposals below. Samples of completed research may be found under "Sample Papers" and under "Project Highlights" on �...
de Lijser, Peter
Jefferson Lab Treasure Hunt - Teacher Overview
a chance to see more of Jefferson Lab. Objectives: In this activity students will: - tour Jefferson Lab - collect information to answer questions in the BEAMS Lab Book Notes: -...
Students, Faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities Share
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2012 SARA Students Technical Report
The Service Academy Research Associates (SARA) program provides an opportunity for Midshipmen and Cadets from US Service Academies to participate in research at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and Sandia National Laboratory for several weeks during the summer as part of their summer training assignments. During the summer of 2012, three Midshipmen were assigned to work with the XCP Division at LANL for approximately 5-6 weeks. As one of the nation's top national security science laboratories, LANL stretches across 36 square miles, has over 2,100 facilities, and employs over 9,000 individuals including a significant number of students and postdocs. LANL's mission is to 'apply science and technology to: ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the US nuclear deterrent, reduce global threats, and solve other emerging national security challenges.' While LANL officially operates under the US Department of Energy (DoE), fulfilling this mission requires mutual cooperation with the US Department of Defense (DoD) as well. LANL's high concentration of knowledge and experience provides interns a chance to perform research in many disciplines, and its connection with the DoD in both operation and personnel gives SARA students insight to career possibilities both during and after military service. SARA students have plenty of opportunity to enjoy hiking, camping, the Los Alamos YMCA, and many other outdoor activities in New Mexico while staying at the Buffalo Thunder Resort, located 20 miles east of the lab. XCP Division is the Computational Physics division of LANL's Weapons Department. Working with XCP Division requires individuals to be Q cleared by the DoE. This means it is significantly more convenient for SARA students to be assigned to XCP Division than their civilian counterparts as the DoD CNWDI clearance held by SARA students is easily transferred to the lab prior to the students arriving at the start of the summer. SARA students working with XCP Division were given a comprehensive introduction into nuclear engineering and physics, nuclear weapons, and radiation transport and detection via texts and lectures at various classification levels. Students also attended tours of several prominent facilities at LANL including TA-41 Ice House, TA-55 PF-4 plutonium facility, the Nicholas C. Metropolis Center for Modeling and Simulation, also known as the Secure Computing Center (SCC), and the Dual-Axis Radiological Hydro Test (DARHT) facility; in addition, SARA students accompanied by LANL staff traveled to Minot AFB in North Dakota for tours of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing facilities. Students participated in a week long class on the Monte Carlo N Particle (MCNP) code to supplement their understanding of radiation transport simulations. SARA students were then tasked with using this knowledge to model radiation detectors and use MCNP to compare their models to experimental data and previously accepted models.
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Teacher Resource Center: Science Safety Issues
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Marketing Strategy Research
This report documents the research that has been undertaken as background for preparation of a marketing campaign for middle and high school students to increase interest in national security careers at the National Nuclear Security Administration. This work is a part of the National Security Preparedness Project (NSPP), being performed under a Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) grant. Previous research on the development of a properly trained and skilled national security workforce has identified a lack of interest by k-12 students in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Further, participation in these careers by women and minority populations is limited and is not increasing. Added to this are low educational achievement levels in New Mexico, where the marketing campaign will be deployed.
2013-2014 Student Health Services Health Promotion GA IMPACT Program Instructor
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Vocabulary Development and Instruction: A Handbook for Primary Grade Teachers.
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The virtual firefly: an interdisciplinary undergraduate research project
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Kevin Austin; Julie Dunlap; Matthew Glover; Joshua McKinnon; Duane Mohney; Michael Taft; Brian Vysocky; Christopher Cratsley
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The 54th International Conference on Electron, Ion and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication, 2010, held at the Egan Convention Center and Hilton in Anchorage, Alaska, June 1 to 4, 2010 was a great success in large part because financial support allowed robust participation from students. The conference brought together 444 engineers and scientists from industries and universities from all over the world to discuss recent progress and future trends. Among the emerging technologies that are within the scope of EIPBN is Nanofabrication for Energy Sources along with nanofabrication for the realization of low power integrated circuits. Every year, EIPBN provides financial support for students to attend the conference.The students gave oral and poster presentations of their research and many published peer reviewed articles in a special conference issue of the Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B. The Department of Energy Office of Basic Energy Sciences supported 20 students from US universities with a $15,000.
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Students experiment in simulated space-flight conditions
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Matthew J. Koehler; Punya Mishra; Emily C. Bouck; Michael DeSchryver; Kristen Kereluik; Tae Seob Shin; Leigh Graves Wolf
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Synthesis of Biodiesel Using Recyclable Catalyst One of the research areas in the Bennett lab focuses on the synthesis of biodiesel using recyclable catalysts. Dr. Bennett and her undergraduate students use organic bases as recyclable catalysts for the biodiesel reaction while adhering to the Principles of Green
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Calling Excellent Math and Science Teachers -- Einstein Fellowship Deadline
Calling Excellent Math and Science Teachers -- Einstein Fellowship Calling Excellent Math and Science Teachers -- Einstein Fellowship Deadline is January 4 Calling Excellent Math and Science Teachers -- Einstein Fellowship Deadline is January 4 December 3, 2010 - 4:19pm Addthis Ginny Simmons Ginny Simmons Former Managing Editor for Energy.gov, Office of Public Affairs Each year, the Department of Energy selects excellent elementary and secondary math and science teachers as Albert Einstein Distinguished Educators Fellows who come to DC for 11 months to share their teaching expertise with policy makers. Teachers are selected based on exemplary experience in K-12 science, technology, engineering or mathematics teaching, demonstrated leadership in the community, an understanding of national, state, and local education policy, and communication and interpersonal skills.
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This paper discusses the application of agile software development methods in software-based research environments.
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Pharmacy Research $1 Million Graduate
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A Comparison of Education, Business, and Engineering Undergraduate Students� Internet Use and their Experience, Confidence, and Competence in Using New Literacies of the Internet
This study explored beginning and advanced pre-service teachers� Internet use and their experience, confidence, and competence in using new literacies of the Internet. In addition, this study compared the pre-service teachers to same-aged business and engineering students. Through using an online survey, this study recruited 1350 students from the various disciplines. This study conducted comparisons between a) underclassmen across the three majors, b) seniors across the majors, and c) underclassmen and seniors within the majors. This study found that as digital natives, education, business, and engineering students used the Internet frequently. However, they were relatively unfamiliar with using new literacies of the Internet during their high school and university educational experiences. Overall, the three majors� students were confident but they were not competent in using new literacies of the Internet including locating and evaluating information on the Internet. Comparisons between and within the majors revealed that education underclassmen were less confident and competent than engineering underclassmen peers and senior education students in evaluating information on the Internet. Education seniors were comparable to business and engineering seniors in their confidence and competence in both locating and evaluating information on the Internet. The findings imply that teacher educators need to understand the weaknesses of their pre-service teachers and provide them with appropriate opportunities and training to know how to effectively use and furthermore teach new literacies of the Internet.
Kim, Su Yeon
NETL: News Release - DOE Begins 25th Year of University Coal...
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DOE-NREL Minority University Research Associates Program
The DOE-NREL Minority University Research Associates Program (MURA) encourages minority students to pursue careers in science and technology. In this program, undergraduate students work with principal investigators at their universities to perform research projects on solar technology. Then, students are awarded summer internships in industry or at national laboratories, such as NREL, during the summer. Because of its success, the program has been expanded to include additional minority-serving colleges and universities and all solar energy technologies.
Posey Eddy, F.
Research universities for the 21st century
The `public outcomes` from research universities are educated students and research that extends the frontiers of knowledge. Measures of these `public outcomes` are inadequate to permit either research or education consumers to select research universities based on quantitative performance data. Research universities annually spend over $20 billion on research; 60% of these funds are provided by Federal sources. Federal funding for university research has recently grown at an annual rate near 6% during a time period when other performers of Federal research have experienced real funding cuts. Ten universities receive about 25% of the Federal funds spent on university research. Numerous studies of US research universities are reporting storm clouds. Concerns include balancing research and teaching, the narrow focus of engineering education, college costs, continuing education, and public funding of foreign student education. The absence of research on the `public outcomes` from university research results in opinion, politics, and mythology forming the basis of too many decisions. Therefore, the authors recommend studies of other nations` research universities, studies of various economic models of university research, analysis of the peer review process and how well it identifies the most capable research practitioners and at what cost, and studies of research university ownership of intellectual property that can lead to increased `public outcomes` from publicly-funded research performed by research universities. They advocate two practices that could increase the `public outcomes` from university research. These are the development of science roadmaps that link science research to `public outcomes` and `public outcome` metrics. Changes in the university research culture and expanded use of the Internet could also lead to increased `public outcomes`. They recommend the use of tax incentives to encourage companies to develop research partnerships with research universities.
Gover, J. [Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)] [Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States); Huray, P.G. [Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (United States)] [Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (United States)
NREL: Biomass Research - Research Staff
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A Critical Review of the Literature on Electronic Networks as Reflective Discourse Communities for Inservice Teachers
Over the past two decades, computer mediated communication (CMC) technologies have been used in a variety of efforts aimed at fostering teacher learning and teacher collaboration. This study is an attempt to closely examine the literature on the use ... Keywords: Internet, online learning, online teacher communities, teacher professional development
Yong Zhao; Sheri Rop
Techniques in teaching statistics : linking research production and research use.
In the spirit of closing the 'research-practice gap,' the authors extend evidence-based principles to statistics instruction in social science graduate education. The authors employ a Delphi method to survey experienced statistics instructors to identify teaching techniques to overcome the challenges inherent in teaching statistics to students enrolled in practitioner-oriented master's degree programs. Among the teaching techniques identi?ed as essential are using real-life examples, requiring data collection exercises, and emphasizing interpretation rather than results. Building on existing research, preliminary interviews, and the ?ndings from the study, the authors develop a model describing antecedents to the strength of the link between research and practice.
Martinez-Moyano, I .; Smith, A. (Decision and Information Sciences); (Univ. of Massachusetts at Boston)
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The Scientific Knowledge for Indian Learning and Leadership (SKILL) precollege college program of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology concluded the 1994 PREP program on July 22, 1994. The program graduated 22 students from the 4-week residential math/science program for American Indian students. Primary academic focus was physics (30 hours); each student was given a bicycle to solve problems on angular momentum and mechanical advantage. Mathematical calculations and problem solving exercises were done in mathematics class (20 hours). Preliminary results in math, physics, and geology show dramatic increases in student achievement over the 4- week period. The program paired every two students with a faculty member or research scientist, and each team completed a research project.
McCulloh, S.; Huebner, P.
Internship for Italian Students at Fermilab | Department of Energy
Internship for Italian Students at Fermilab Internship for Italian Students at Fermilab Internship for Italian Students at Fermilab February 1, 2013 12:45PM EST to March 15, 2013 5:45PM EDT Fermilab National Laboratory Each year the Italian Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Italian Scientists And Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) offer a number of nine-week summer research internships in science, engineering and technology for highly motivated Italian physics and engineering university students. In these comprehensive programs, students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to Fermilab's research program or in similar programs at similar U.S. institutions. They also attend career planning and numerous training/informational sessions.
Chemical Sciences Division: Research: Programs
Programs Programs The Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) is one of Berkeley Laboratory's basic research divisions. The CSD is composed of individual research groups that conduct research in the areas of chemical physics and the dynamics of chemical reactions, the structure and reactivity of transient species, electron spectroscopy, surface chemistry and catalysis, electrochemistry, chemistry of the actinide elements and their relationship to environmental issues, and atomic physics. The division's 28 principal investigators, many of whom are on the faculty of the University of California at Berkeley, direct the individual research projects and the work of 6 staff scientists, 41 postdoctoral researchers, and 75 graduate students. Our research staff continues to achieve fundamental advances in understanding the structure and reactivity of critical reaction intermediates and transients using both state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical methods. In addition, the division supports a strong effort in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
Student Perceptions of an Online Medical Dosimetry Program
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers the first online medical dosimetry program in the nation. There is no data to research a program of this type. This research consisted of the evaluation of other distance education programs including health profession programs in addition to face-to-face medical dosimetry programs. There was a need to collect and analyze student perceptions of online learning in medical dosimetry. This research provided a guide for future implementation by other programs as well as validated the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse program. Methodology used consisted of an electronic survey sent to all previous and currently enrolled students in the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse medical dosimetry program. The survey was both quantitative and qualitative in demonstrating attitudinal perceptions of students in the program. Quantitative data was collected and analyzed using a 5-point Likert scale. Qualitative data was gathered based on the open-ended responses and the identifying themes from the responses. The results demonstrated an overall satisfaction with this program, the instructor, and the online courses. Students felt a sense of belonging to the courses and the program. Considering that a majority of the students had never taken an online course previously, the students felt there were no technology issues. Future research should include an evaluation of board exam statistics for students enrolled in the online and face-to-face medical dosimetry programs.
Lenards, Nishele, E-mail: email@example.com [Department of Health Professions/College of Science and Health, Medical Dosimetry Program, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI (United States)
Clean Coal Program Research Activities
Although remarkable progress has been made in developing technologies for the clean and efficient utilization of coal, the biggest challenge in the utilization of coal is still the protection of the environment. Specifically, electric utilities face increasingly stringent restriction on the emissions of NO{sub x} and SO{sub x}, new mercury emission standards, and mounting pressure for the mitigation of CO{sub 2} emissions, an environmental challenge that is greater than any they have previously faced. The Utah Clean Coal Program addressed issues related to innovations for existing power plants including retrofit technologies for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) or green field plants with CCS. The Program focused on the following areas: simulation, mercury control, oxycoal combustion, gasification, sequestration, chemical looping combustion, materials investigations and student research experiences. The goal of this program was to begin to integrate the experimental and simulation activities and to partner with NETL researchers to integrate the Program's results with those at NETL, using simulation as the vehicle for integration and innovation. The investigators also committed to training students in coal utilization technology tuned to the environmental constraints that we face in the future; to this end the Program supported approximately 12 graduate students toward the completion of their graduate degree in addition to numerous undergraduate students. With the increased importance of coal for energy independence, training of graduate and undergraduate students in the development of new technologies is critical.
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Welcome students and post-docs to BNL Welcome students and post-docs to BNL This webpage was created to make navigating around BNL easier and answer general information about living and surviving at BNL. Banking Services Teacher's Federal Credit Union Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) locations Badging Office BERA Store Borrow-a-Bike Program Careers at BNL Emergency Telephone Numbers for BNL English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Housing On-site Housing Accommodations Near BNL Laundry on-site Library NSLS Libraries Local Libraries Longwood Library Card Medical Care Drug Stores Hospitals Health Care Insurance NSLS Services NSLS User Administrative Office NSLS Shipping Procedures Food Services Berkner Cafeteria (on-site) Brookhaven Center Club (on-site) Restaurants (local) Vending machine locations (on-site)
Crosscutting Research Sensors and Controls Project Portfolio
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Neuroimaging Research
Neuroimaging Research Neuroimaging Research (NIAAA Intramural & NIH) Neuroimaging research at Brookhaven is a prime example of transdisciplinary research where the expertise of chemists, physicists, and biological and medical scientists blend to apply new imaging tools to problems in human health. Brookhaven has a network of complementary brain-imaging tools: PET Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Micro MRI MicroMRI Awake Animal Imaging Awake Animal Imaging Using these imaging tools, human neuroscience research has focused on understanding how the brain effects, and is affected by: obesity and eating disorders ADHD depression Behavioral Pharmacology and Neuroimaging, and Neuropsychoimaging enrich investigations of the relationships between brain chemistry and behavior. Top of Page
GRADUATE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT HANDBOOK for TEACHING ASSISTANTS AND ASSOCIATES IN_ April 2013 GRADUATE STUDIES #12;GRADUATE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT HANDBOOK | GS-200 | Rev. 4/13 This version of Graduate Studies. The policies and procedures in this handbook are subject to change based on the latest
Hammock, Bruce D.
Does Tracking Affect the Importance of Family Background on Student�s Test Scores?
This study investigates whether tracking students according to ability affects the importance of family background on student�s educational test scores. Using data from the PISA 2003, PISA 2000 and the PIRLS 2001 studies this paper uses the cross-country variation in tracking policies to identify the effect of tracking. The results indicate that family background is more important in countries, which track students early in a simple cross section. Using a difference-in-differences methodology to control for unobserved country level variables I find, however, that the importance of family background does not increase after actual tracking has taken place. This result is very different to the findings of two concurrent papers using a similar approach. Both of these papers �nd that tracking affects educational equity. Using a number of robustness checks, however, I find that the results presented in this research are robust to using different tracking measures, datasets and speci�cations.
Fabian Waldinger
Nominate An Inspirational STEM Teacher for the Nation's Highest Honors |
Nominate An Inspirational STEM Teacher for the Nation's Highest Nominate An Inspirational STEM Teacher for the Nation's Highest Honors Nominate An Inspirational STEM Teacher for the Nation's Highest Honors February 8, 2013 - 1:04pm Addthis President Barack Obama talks with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching winners in the State Dining of the White House January 6, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) President Barack Obama talks with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching winners in the State Dining of the White House January 6, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) How can I participate? The 2013 Awards will honor mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers working in grades 7-12. Nominations close on
Monitoring Works: Getting Teachers to Come to School
This data was collected from a randomized experiment run by Seva Mandir and J-PAL in the tribal villages of Udaipur, India. An incentives program was implemented to reduce high teacher absence in non-formal primary education ...
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Materials & Processing Students Materials & Processing Students Index to sections of this page: INTRODUCTION INVESTIGATION PLANNING PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION Students in Materials & Processing will be responsible for choosing the best materials and best technology for building a scale roller coaster by following the blue prints from the students in the CADD class previous term. You will be expected to gather and use information from industry experts via email and the WWW. The final student project is expected to achieve five goals. 1. Provide a materials specifications lists for your scale roller coaster. 2. Complete a process flow chart of the operations required for your scale roller coaster and anticipated time line for completion. 3. You will score a 100% on the safety test and follow the shops safety
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ORISE: Research Participation Programs by Sponsor
ORISE Science Education Programs by Sponsor ORISE Science Education Programs by Sponsor ORISE research participation programs provide students and faculty with experience at top government laboratories Through its contract to operate the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy, ORAU partners with some of the most respected federally-funded research laboratories and programs. Below are links to websites created specifically to provide information about these ORISE programs both for prospective applicants as well as for current research participants and the laboratory staff who mentor them. Oak Ridge National Laboratory The Science Education Programs at ORNL provide a wide variety of research experiences for students from K-12 to university students from undergraduates to postdocs as well as university faculty all at the
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research reactor and X- radiation from the synchrotron facilities in Hamburg and Grenoble. In this con- nection, work is carried out on develop- ing advanced methods, as well as theory and computer simulation numerical simulation. Nuclear Safety Research and Facilities Department The department carries out research
Using Wiki in teacher education: Impact on knowledge management processes and student satisfaction
The current study reports on the use of Wiki as an online didactic tool to develop knowledge management (KM) processes in higher education. This study integrates social constructivist principles to learning where learners are pro-active and collaborative ... Keywords: Country-specific developments, Interactive learning environments, Pedagogical issues, Teaching/learning strategies
Michele Biasutti; Heba El-Deghaidy
Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Motivation and Learning Through the Use in Schools of
, & Eraut, 1992). By 1997, the writers of the McKinsey Report, which discussed the future of informa- tion technology in UK schools (McKinsey & Company, 1997), were able to assume that there were at least 20
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Submission � House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues in Australian Universities
The contribution that Australian universities make to research training in Australia a) Contribution of research training programs to Australia�s competitiveness in the areas of science, research and innovation Australian universities are clearly the primary research training platform in regards to science, research and innovation. Commonwealth research training scheme funding is accessed by The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) to provide, primarily, relief from tuition fees for higher degree by research students. Only a very minimal amount of RTS funding is used to fund skills acquisition and professional development for research active staff and students at UNDA. Other programs within UNDA that are linked to RTS include a limited injection of funding into student research project costs and general research capacity building. UNDA has undergone a sustained growth in its research student population; our enrolled research students have increased seven-fold between 2002 and 2008. RTS funding has significantly supported this growth and, as a result, the capacity to support research in other ways has remained limited. One example of where the University has achieved success on a limited budget has been in the implementation of a �Research Incentive Scheme � that rewards research output and acts as a catalyst for future research initiatives. In the context of seeking to achieve excellence in niche research UNDA has expanded its research program in the
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NEUP Student FAQs | Department of Energy
NEUP Student FAQs NEUP Student FAQs NEUP Student FAQs General Are principal investigators who are awarded an NEUP project required to submit a quarterly report every three months for the duration of the project? Yes. Quarterly reporting is required for all projects. How do I access the FY 2013 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Funding Opportunity? The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) can be found at www.grants.gov. Follow the steps below to navigate through the system. 1. Once at www.grants.gov, click on the "Find Grant Opportunities" link on the left. 2. On the "Find Grant Opportunities" page, click on the "Basic Search" option to the right. 3. Search by Funding Opportunity Announcement: DE-FOA-0000799 and click "Search." 4. Click on the Opportunity Title:
High school students' preconceptions and conceptions about Tropical Storm Allison
Today many people with no personal experience of living through a tropical storm reside in coastal regions in harm's way. There is a need to educate this population about storm risks. One good venue for this purpose is the public school system. Science educators have concluded it is important to establish a knowledge base about the various ways students think and learn in the classroom in order to design appropriate and effective instructional materials. There is also a need to fill the gap in hazards research about students' preconceptions and conceptions about these events. The purpose of this research study is to determine high school students' preconceptions and conceptions about tropical storms and the damage they do to coastal communities. This study used Lee's (1999) research study on Hurricane Andrew as a model and augments Lee's results. In-depth interviews, a survey, and class discussions with high school students living in Houston, Texas provided the data. The students, representing a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, vary in their preconceptions and conceptions about tropical storms. The results of the data show conceptions students developed after personal experiences with Tropical Storm Allison formed most of the preconceptions they have regarding their scientific knowledge about tropical storms. Overall, students' scientific knowledge about tropical storms is poor.
Belknap, Julia
Research Statement
My research is in the area of network control and management, with a research goal of improving the robustness and manageability of networked systems, and contributing to the design of future network architectures. Benefiting from my cross-disciplinary background in electrical engineering, telecommunications, and computer science, I try to bring a comprehensive viewpoint in my contributions to networking research. My vision is to facilitate the design of networks that are scalable, evolvable, and can work smartly with minimal human involvement.
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deYoung, Brad
Operations Research
Mar 1, 2005 ... Operations Research. Report 2005-01. On a closedness theorem. Mikl�s Ujv�ri. Marc 2005. E�tv�s Lor�nd University of Sciences. Department�...
of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) UV-B Monitoring and Research Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
UNIRIB: Research
mission focus of the University Radioactive Ion Beam (UNIRIB) consortium is to perform nuclear physics research, and provide training and education. UNIRIB member universities...
ARM-Funded Algorithms Lead to Marked Improvements in Global Weather Forecast Model Submitter: Morcrette, J. J., European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Area of Research:...
Many Forecast Errors Are Climate Errors Download a printable PDF Submitter: Xie, S., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Area of Research: General Circulation and Single Column...
Cutting Air Pollution Got Boost from Weather Cutting Air Pollution Got Boost from Weather View full sized image New research suggests that China's impressive feat of cutting...
by PNNL and researchers from the University of Washington and Oregon Health & Science University shows how using a relatively simple method for engineering nanoparticle...
To achieve higher power levels, researchers now are turning their attention to advanced fuel designs. PNNL is developing a new metal fuel for light water reactors intended...
Scientists then measured how the particles were distributed in the vapor using a mobility scanner that determined particle sizes. In the other approach, researchers...
Secondary Organic Aerosol (SOA) and Sulfate Download a printable PDF Submitter: Martin, S. T., Harvard University Area of Research: Aerosol Properties Working Group(s):...
Small Ice Crystals on Ice Sedimentation Rates in Cirrus Clouds and GCM Simulations Download a printable PDF Submitter: Mitchell, D. L., Desert Research Institute Rasch, P., Pacific...
Predicting Arctic Sea Ice Loss Download a printable PDF Submitter: Liu, X., University of Wyoming Area of Research: Cloud-Aerosol-Precipitation Interactions Working Group(s):...
Characterizing the Co-Existence of Water and Ice in Arctic Clouds Submitter: McFarquhar, G., University of Illinois, Urbana Area of Research: Cloud DistributionsCharacterizations...
Nailing Down Ice in a Cloud Model Download a printable PDF Submitter: Comstock, J. M., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Cloud Processes Working Group(s):...
On Thin Ice: Retrieval Algorithms for Ice Clouds Examined for Improvements Submitter: Comstock, J. M., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Cloud Distributions...
A., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Vertical Structures Working Group(s): Cloud Life Cycle Journal Reference:...
A., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Vertical Structures Working Group(s): Cloud-Aerosol-Precipitation Interactions...
Pollution + Storm Clouds Warmer Atmosphere Download a printable PDF Submitter: Fan, J., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Cloud-Aerosol-Precipitation...
Contributor to Low-Level Cloud Reflectivity Submitter: Penner, J. E., University of Michigan Area of Research: Aerosol Properties Working Group(s): Aerosol Journal Reference:...
Stratocumulus Clouds Download a printable PDF Submitter: Penner, J. E., University of Michigan Lee, S., University of Michigan Area of Research: Aerosol Properties Working...
and validation of a black carbon mixing state resolved three-dimensional model: Aging processes and radiative impact." Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmospheres, ,...
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Beam Physics to simulate a next generation light sources based on x-ray free electron lasers. My research includes: Designing parallel algorithms for numerical optimization....
The Brass Ring of Climate Modeling Download a printable PDF Submitter: Ghan, S. J., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Aerosol Processes Working Group(s):...
Into Radiative Transfer in Cloudy Conditions Submitter: Min, Q., State University of New York, Albany Area of Research: Cloud DistributionsCharacterizations Working Group(s):...
Altering Cloud Microphysics and Precipitation Submitter: Min, Q., State University of New York, Albany Area of Research: Aerosol Properties Working Group(s): Aerosol Journal...
Status and Analysis Results: 1998 Submitter: Revercomb, H. E., University of Wisconsin, Madison Area of Research: Radiation Processes Working Group(s): Radiative Processes...
Black Carbon Aerosols and the Third Polar Ice Cap Submitter: Menon, S., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Area of Research: General Circulation and Single Column Models...
Effects of Relative Humidity on Aerosols-Implications for Climate Submitter: Lacis, A. A., NASA - Goddard Institute for Space Studies Area of Research: Aerosol Properties Working...
Chemical Diffusivity and Viscosity of Secondary Organic Aerosols Download a printable PDF Submitter: Zelenyuk-Imre, A., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research:...
A Dance of Aerosols Download a printable PDF Submitter: Song, C., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Aerosol Processes Working Group(s): Aerosol Life Cycle...
Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols Using MFRSR Measurements Download a printable PDF Submitter: Alexandrov, M. D., Columbia University Area of Research: Aerosol Properties...
K-Distribution Method for a SW Radiative Transfer Model Submitter: Ackerman, T. P., University of Washington Area of Research: General Circulation and Single Column Models...
Arctic Clouds Download a printable PDF Submitter: Earle, M., Environment Canada Liu, P., Environment Canada Area of Research: Cloud DistributionsCharacterizations...
Cloud Boundary Detection and Analysis from Micro Pulse Lidar Submitter: Spinhirne, J., University of Arizona Area of Research: Cloud DistributionsCharacterizations Working...
Mexico City Carbon-Containing Particle Composition Simulated Download a printable PDF Submitter: Zaveri, R., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Radiation...
Research Facility sites. For many years now, vertically pointing ARM instruments in Oklahoma, Alaska, and Manus Island in the Pacific Ocean (in Papua New Guinea) have...
[Environmental Hazards Assessment Program annual report, June 1992--June 1993]. Summer undergraduate research program: Environmental studies
The purpose of the summer undergraduate internship program for research in environmental studies is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified students to undertake an original research project as an apprentice to an active research scientist in basic environmental research. Ten students from throughout the midwestern and eastern areas of the country were accepted into the program. These students selected projects in the areas of marine sciences, biostatistics and epidemiology, and toxicology. The research experience for all these students and their mentors was very positive. The seminars were well attended and the students showed their interest in the presentations and environmental sciences as a whole by presenting the speakers with thoughtful and intuitive questions. This report contains the research project written presentations prepared by the student interns.
ARM - ARM Climate Research Facility Contributions to International Polar
Research Support International Polar Year Begins at ACRF with 3-week Campaign in Barrow Aerosol Affects on Clouds To Be Studied Yearlong Study to Improve Polar Measurements of Radiative Energy Education Efforts Educational Kiosk CD Available at No Cost-Request Yours Today! POLAR-PALOOZA: Climate science goes on tour! Partnership Extends Support for National Science Teacher Conference Teacher's Domain Combines Culture and Climate Other Links ACRF IPY Home U.S. IPY Home ARM Climate Research Facility Contributions to International Polar Year (IPY) The Department of Energy's International Polar Year (IPY) contributions will be conducted at the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility (ARM) located in the North Slope of Alaska. This DOE user facility
Learning about Gravity II. Trajectories and Orbits: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers
This is the second and final part of a review of educational research on children�s ideas about gravity. The first part concerned students� understanding of how and why things fall. This article picks up the trail of research studies that address students� understanding of the more complex ideas of projectile motion and orbits and examines how the recommendations of national education standards fare in light of this body of research. The article begins with a brief historical sketch of how these ideas developed in human history and a summary of the relevant Benchmarks and Standards. The review then summarizes the results of studies of children�s and adults� ideas about projectiles and orbits. When viewed together
The Lived Experience of Non-traditional Students in the Occupational Science Program at Eastern Kentucky University.
??The purpose of this study was to discover the lived experience of non-traditional students in the OS program at EKU. The findings of this research� (more)
Ward, Deana Marie
Barriers to school inclusion : an investigation into the exclusion of disabled students from and within New Zealand schools.
??Research evidence suggests that disabled students are experiencing forms of exclusion from and within schools, however little is known of the nature of this phenomenon.� (more)
Kearney, Alison
NREL: Wind Research - Research Staff
Research Staff Research Staff Here you will find contact information for NREL's research and support staff at the National Wind Technology Center. To learn more about us and our expertise, view our organizational charts and read the staff's biographies. Below is a listing of the research and support staff at the National Wind Technology Center. View organizational charts. Lab Program Manager, Wind and Water Power Program Brian Smith Program Integration, Wind and Water Power Program Elise DeGeorge Albert LiVecchi Dana Scholbrock Teresa Thadison Director, National Wind Technology Center Fort Felker, Center Director Laura Davis Kim Domenico Deputy Center Director, National Wind Technology Center Jim Green, Acting Research Fellow Bob Thresher Chief Engineer Paul Veers Wind Technology Research and Development
Grad student is officially a GEMS
NIU physicist Susan Mini lands NSF grant for APS beamline upgrades NIU physicist Susan Mini lands NSF grant for APS beamline upgrades Argonne's Campuzano Honored by Hispanic Engineering Bugs in the News An R&D-100 Award for a New Mammography System Putnam recognized for outstanding service APS News Archives: 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 2000 Subscribe to APS News rss feed Grad student is officially a GEMS OCTOBER 18, 2007 Bookmark and Share Tao Sun (Northwestern University) in the X-ray Operations and Research beamline 8-ID-E enclosure Tao Sun, a third-year graduate student from Professor Dravid Vinayak's group at Northwestern University who is currently doing his thesis research at the Advanced Photon Source at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, has been awarded one of three Graduate Excellence in
State Standards Reform and Student Achievement ?
Proponents of the recent and widely adopted Common Core State Standards argue that high quality curricular standards are critical to students � educational success. Little clear evidence exists, however, linking the quality of such standards to student achievement. I remedy this by connecting data on state-level student achievement from 1994-2011 with measures of the quality of states � curricular standards as judged by two independent organizations at three different moments in time. I show that, within states, changes in the quality of standards have little impact on overall student achievement. Improved standards do, however, raise achievement of 8th graders in low-scoring states, particularly for low-scoring students. Given the known weaknesses of U.S. middle schools, this result suggests that standards may be beneficial in settings where pedagogy would otherwise be poor. For their very helpful comments, I am grateful to Paul Peterson, Martin West and Antonio Wendland, as well as participants in the PEPG July 2012 Conference. Heather Sarsons and Shelby Lin provided outstanding research Over the last couple of decades, policymakers and educators have increasingly turned to standardsbased
Joshua Goodman; Joshua Goodman
Operations research
In Evita, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote: Politics, the Art of the Possible. To those of us in the operations research community, we postulate: Operations Research, the Science of Better - (i.e. better processes, better systems and better decisions). ...
William P. Pierskalla
Research projects
Yuan » Research projects Yuan » Research projects Research projects Research Interests Scientific computing, domain decomposition methods Linear solvers for sparse matrices Computational plasma physics Grid generation techniques GPU computing Current Research PDSLin: A hybrid linear solver for large-scale highly-indefinite linear systems The Parallel Domain decomposition Schur complement based Linear solver (PDSLin), which implements a hybrid (direct and iterative) linear solver based on a non-overlapping domain decomposition technique called chur complement method, and it has two levels of parallelism: a) to solve independent subdomains in parallel and b) to apply multiple processors per subdomain. In such a framework, load imbalance and excessive communication lead to the performance bottlenecks, and several techniques are developed
Basic Research
5 5 II Basic Research The Basic Energy Sciences (BES) office within the DOE Office of Science supports the DOE Hydrogen Program by providing basic, fundamental research in those technically challenging areas facing the Program, complementing the applied research and demonstration projects conducted by the Offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Fossil Energy; and Nuclear Engineering, Science and Technology. In May 2005 Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman announced the selection of over $64 million in BES research and development projects aimed at making hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and refueling stations available, practical and affordable for American consumers by 2020. A total of 70 hydrogen research projects were selected to focus on fundamental science and enable
Lord of the Wings: Elevated Particles a Rising Star Lord of the Wings: Elevated Particles a Rising Star Download a printable PDF Submitter: Kassianov, E., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Radiation Processes Working Group(s): Aerosol Life Cycle Journal Reference: Kassianov E, C Flynn, J Redemann, B Schmid, PB Russell, and A Sinyuk. 2012. "Initial assessment of the Spectrometer for Sky-Scanning, Sun-Tracking Atmospheric Research (4STAR)-based aerosol retrieval: Sensitivity study." Atmosphere, 3, doi:10.3390/atmos3040495. The 4STAR instrument. The 4STAR instrument (inset) is installed through the upper hull of the PNNL G-1 research aircraft, for in-flight sun-tracking and sky light-scanning. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in collaboration with colleagues at NASA Ames Research Center, developed a next-generation
Improved Daytime Precipitable Water Vapor from Vaisala Radiosonde Humidity Improved Daytime Precipitable Water Vapor from Vaisala Radiosonde Humidity Sensors Download a printable PDF Submitter: Cady-Pereira, K. E., Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. Mlawer, E. J., Atmospheric & Environmental Research, Inc. Turner, D. D., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Shephard, M. W., Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. Clough, S. A., Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. Area of Research: Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Vertical Structures Working Group(s): Radiative Processes Journal Reference: Cady-Pereira, K, M Shephard, E Mlawer, D Turner, S Clough, and T Wagner. 2008. "Improved daytime column-integrated precipitable water vapor from Vaisala radiosonde humidity sensors." Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology doi: 10.1175/2007JTECHA1027.1.
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Student Programs Student Programs From Profiling Student Programs: An Approach to Formative Evaluation, The National Center for Improving Science Edcuation of the NETWORK, Inc. with support from the United States Department of Energy, November, 1993. Daggett, W. 1992. Preparing Students for the 1990s and Beyond. Unpublished manuscript. Schenectady, NY: International Center for Leadership in Education. Freedman, M. 1991. The Kindness of Strangers: Reflections on the Mentoring Movement. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures. Dropouts in America: Enough Is Known for Action.Washington, DC: Institute for Educational Leadership. Jucovy, L 1987. Recruitment: Maintaining Corpsmember Strength. Report of the Workshop, St. Croix, MN, October, 1986, Youth Corps Exchange Project 1986- 87 Workshops. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures.
An investigation of attitudes of k--12 teachers toward computer technology use in schools in a rural mississippi district
This study investigates K-12 teachers' attitudes toward computer technology use in schools. The study looks at teacher variables that might affect the implementation of computer use in the learning environment.A sample of 179 teachers in a Northeast ...
Carol Koger Williams / W. C. Johnson
EERE Postdoctoral Research Awards: Research Proposals
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Chicago-area SIAM student chapters visit Argonne | Argonne National
Chicago-area SIAM student chapters visit Argonne Chicago-area SIAM student chapters visit Argonne May 10, 2013 Tweet EmailPrint Forty undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs from Chicago-area SIAM chapters visited Argonne's Mathematics and Computer Science (MCS) Division on April 12 for a look into some of the exciting applied mathematics research being performed at the laboratory. The morning included ten "research vignettes" presented by MCS staff. Scalable power grid dynamics simulation (Shrirang Abhyankar) Data science for scientific computing: Learning and intelligent optimization (Prasanna Balaprakash) Parallel multigrid solvers (Jed Brown) Large-scale Gaussian process calculation without matrix factorizations (Jie Chen) Scaling computational fluid dynamics beyond a million cores (Paul
Los Alamos National Laboratory attracts record number of students this
LANL attracts record number of students LANL attracts record number of students Los Alamos National Laboratory attracts record number of students this summer More than 1,300 students interned in both technical and nontechnical fields. September 7, 2010 Los Alamos National Laboratory sits on top of a once-remote mesa in northern New Mexico with the Jemez mountains as a backdrop to research and innovation covering multi-disciplines from bioscience, sustainable energy sources, to plasma physics and new materials. Los Alamos National Laboratory sits on top of a once-remote mesa in northern New Mexico with the Jemez mountains as a backdrop to research and innovation covering multi-disciplines from bioscience, sustainable energy sources, to plasma physics and new materials. Contact Steve Sandoval
DIVERSITY MATTERS: New Directions for Institutional Research on Undergraduate Racial/Ethnic and Economic Diversity
Racial and Ethnic Diversity. Association for Institutional2000). The benefits of diversity: What the research tellsBlack students� perceptions of diversity at UC Berkeley.
Gregg Thomson
Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Seeking Underrepresented Students in STEM |
Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Seeking Underrepresented Students Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Seeking Underrepresented Students in STEM Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Seeking Underrepresented Students in STEM December 7, 2012 - 8:54am Addthis The 2012 class and mentors of the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program. The 2012 class and mentors of the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program. Natenna Dobson Physical Scientist, Office of Fossil Energy Are you a student in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree looking for a worthwhile summer internship? Do you currently have a child pursuing these types of degrees? If so, applications are now open through January 18, 2013, for the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship, which is a 10-week paid summer internship program that provides research opportunities to minority and female students pursuing
What's Next for Nuclear Energy? MIT Students Discuss Path Forward |
Next for Nuclear Energy? MIT Students Discuss Path Forward Next for Nuclear Energy? MIT Students Discuss Path Forward What's Next for Nuclear Energy? MIT Students Discuss Path Forward June 19, 2012 - 10:41am Addthis Dr. Peter Lyons, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy met with students at MIT during an informal roundtable to talk what's next for nuclear energy and for the nuclear power industry. | Photo courtesy of Jake Dewitt. Dr. Peter Lyons, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy met with students at MIT during an informal roundtable to talk what's next for nuclear energy and for the nuclear power industry. | Photo courtesy of Jake Dewitt. What does this project do? The Nuclear Energy University Program, has provided MIT and 78 other schools with $220 million in research grants and related support. Investing in the next generation isn't just about technology -- it's
What's Next for Nuclear Energy? MIT Students Discuss Path Forward What's Next for Nuclear Energy? MIT Students Discuss Path Forward What's Next for Nuclear Energy? MIT Students Discuss Path Forward June 19, 2012 - 10:41am Addthis Dr. Peter Lyons, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy met with students at MIT during an informal roundtable to talk what's next for nuclear energy and for the nuclear power industry. | Photo courtesy of Jake Dewitt. Dr. Peter Lyons, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy met with students at MIT during an informal roundtable to talk what's next for nuclear energy and for the nuclear power industry. | Photo courtesy of Jake Dewitt. What does this project do? The Nuclear Energy University Program, has provided MIT and 78 other schools with $220 million in research grants and related support.
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05/2007 05/2007 NitrogeN evolutioN aNd CorrosioN MeChaNisMs With oxyCoMbustioN of Coal Description Under a grant from the University Coal Research (UCR) program, Brigham Young University (BYU) is leading a three-year research effort to investigate the physical processes that several common types of coal undergo during oxy-fuel combustion. Specifically, research addresses the mixture of gases emitted from burning, particularly such pollutants as nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), and the potential for corrosion at the various stages of combustion. The UCR program is administered by the Advanced Research Program at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), under the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of
M., University of Colorado Area of Research: Cloud Processes Working Group(s): Cloud Life Cycle Journal Reference: Morrison H, G de Boer, G Feingold, J Harrington, M Shupe, and...
Del Genio, A. D., NASA Area of Research: Cloud Processes Working Group(s): Cloud Life Cycle Journal Reference: Del Genio AD, J Wu, and Y Chen. 2012. "Characteristics of...
How to Catch Aerosols in the Act Download a printable PDF Submitter: Wang, M., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Area of Research: Cloud Processes Working Group(s): Cloud Life...
Ice Nucleation Link to Aerosols for Global Models Download a printable PDF Submitter: DeMott, P. J., Colorado State University Liu, X., University of Wyoming Area of Research:...
Research Areas
Research Areas Print Research Areas Print Scientists from a wide variety of fields come to the ALS to perform experiements. Listed below are some of the most common research areas covered by ALS beamlines. Below each heading are a few examples of the specific types of topics included in that category. Click on a heading to learn more about that research area at the ALS. Energy Science Photovoltaics, photosynthesis, biofuels, energy storage, combustion, catalysis, carbon capture/sequestration. Bioscience General biology, structural biology. Materials/Condensed Matter Correlated materials, nanomaterials, magnetism, polymers, semiconductors, water, advanced materials. Physics Atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics; accelerator physics. Chemistry Surfaces/interfaces, catalysts, chemical dynamics (gas-phase chemistry), crystallography, physical chemistry.
ARM Program Achieves Milestone in Global Cloud Properties Research ARM Program Achieves Milestone in Global Cloud Properties Research Submitter: Revercomb, H. E., University of Wisconsin, Madison Area of Research: Radiation Processes Working Group(s): Radiative Processes Journal Reference: Knuteson, R.O., Best, F.A., Dedecker, R.G., Feltz, W.F., Revercomb, H.E., and Tobin, D.C., 2004: "10 Years of AERI Data from the DOE ARM Southern Great Plains Site," In Proceedings from the Fourteenth ARM Science Team Meeting, U.S. Department of Energy,Washington, D.C. Figure 1 Figure 2 From the unassuming farmlands of north-central Oklahoma comes a milestone for the global climate research community. March 2004 marked the 10-year anniversary for an instrument that now holds the prestigious distinction of providing the longest set of continuous atmospheric interferometer data
Educational initiative for EE/RE engineering skills: Solar Two student interns. Final report
The US Department of Energy sponsored five student interns from the University of California, Riverside, College of Engineering to work during the summer of 1996 at the Solar Two Energy facility in the Mojave Desert. Through the DOE intern program, engineering students supported the Solar Two Project under the supervision of engineers from Southern California Edison. The prime purpose was to provide outreach and educational support for expanding interactions with university students to increase awareness of careers in renewable energy and energy efficiency fields. The College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) coordinated this project. CE-CERT is primarily a research facility focusing on air pollution and energy efficiency. CE-CERT serves undergraduate and graduate students by employing them on research projects, supporting them in the research and experimentation required for Senior Design Projects, and sponsoring them in student engineering competitions.
Norbeck, J.M.
Student Reading in Theory and Practice - Final Report
, discussing the themes above, and looking at creative solutions to some of their problems via a facilitating design activity of building a library robot or a fairy. The second round of research was conducted using personal reading diaries, which students... in the case of most graduate students in the natural sciences I know.� 20-22 years old Male, 1-3 terms at Cambridge, studying Economics �It's a pain that when an essay is set all my classmates and I start competing for the same 15 Arcadia: Student...
Nagy, Oszkar
The Impact of Social Space Design on Students� Behavioral Problems in Middle Schools
This study examined the impact of social space design on student behavioral problems in middle schools. A mixed-method approach was used in the form of focus groups and surveys with teachers and students from four central Texas middle schools (7th and 8th grade). Social space was defined as any space that students use while not in the classroom (e.g., hallways, cafeteria and outdoor spaces). Negative behavioral patterns were defined by the schools themselves but typically were any act that is physically or emotionally harmful to another student, oneself, or school property (e.g., stealing, fighting and name-calling). For each space, design elements that were analyzed included seating, privacy, equipment, structure, and open space. Within one school, four key spaces were identified and students were surveyed regarding their opinions of the design and behavioral patterns within each space. Comparisons across spaces within and among the four schools showed areas that are overcrowded or lack supervision exhibit higher accounts of negative behavior. Structured social spaces and outdoor spaces have less instances of problematic behavior but only when overcrowding is not a problem. This study also uncovered design factors that were important to the students but were not originally considered such as their desire for safety. This result highlights the importance of student voice in design. Overcrowding, supervision and the balance of privacy and safety emerged as the main issues regarding social space design and behavioral patterns in middle schools.
Schneider, Raechel
Project Science Inquiry: An Exploration of Elementary Teachers� Beliefs and Perceptions about Science Teaching and Learning .
??This dissertation examined elementary teachers� beliefs and perceptions of effective science instruction and documents how these teachers interpret and implement a model for Inquiry-Based (I-B)� (more)
Wilcox, Dawn Renee
Technology literacy issues for freshmen education majors in a leading teacher program
In this chapter, the literacy issues of a preservice leading teacher education program are discussed. The leading teacher program is constructed on the foundation of the three major themes of leadership, diversity, and technology. The technology theme ...
David D. Carbonara
Open Space Stewardship Workshop for Secondary Teachers | Department of
Open Space Stewardship Workshop for Secondary Teachers Open Space Stewardship Workshop for Secondary Teachers Open Space Stewardship Workshop for Secondary Teachers April 15, 2013 4:15PM EDT to June 14, 2013 5:15PM EDT Brookhaven National Laboratory This practical, hands-on workshop provides an opportunity to experience the equipment and field techniques that are useful in Open Space Stewardship Program. The four day workshop (July 15-19 2013) seeks to make Open Space Stewardship Program a part of your classroom and school, explore the interdisciplinary nature of Open Space Stewardship and how it can serve as a basis for multiple content areas, find open spaces near your school, and develop a plan for implementing OSSP in your classroom, learn about and practice field and hands-on techniques for studying the environment,
Wind Energy Resources for Teachers | Open Energy Information
Resources for Teachers Resources for Teachers Jump to: navigation, search Photo from the South Dakota Wind Applications Center, NREL 18283 The following links lead to curricula and classroom resources for teachers who want to incorporate wind energy into their lesson plans. 4-H Group Wind Curriculum Developed The Power of the Wind, which consists of one Youth Guide and one Facilitator's Guide. The activities involve young people in the engineering design process as they learn about the wind and its uses. The site also offers videos. Boise State University Compiled a list of resources for educators, including lesson plans created using the Idaho State and Common Core Standards. California Energy Commission Developed a set of educational materials called "Energy Quest" that
Sandia National Laboratories: Advanced Simulation Computing: Research &
Research & Collaboration Research & Collaboration Partnerships among the national laboratories, industry, and academia leverage a broad spectrum of talent and multiply the effectiveness of our research efforts. These collaborations help solve the challenges of developing computing platforms and simulation tools across a number of disciplines. Computer Science Research Institute The Computer Science Research Institute brings university faculty and students to Sandia for focused collaborative research on DOE computer and computational science problems. Organized under the DOE Stockpile Computing Program, participants conduct leading-edge research, interact with scientists and engineers at the Laboratories, and help transfer the results of their research to programs at the Labs.
Experimental program to stimulate competitive energy research in North Dakota: Summary and significance of DOE Trainee research
The general goals of the North Dakota DOE/EPSCoR Program are to enhance the capabilities of North Dakota's researchers to conduct nationally competitive energy-related research and to develop science and engineering human resources to meet current and future needs in energy-related areas. Doctoral students were trained and energy research was conducted.
Boudjouk, Philip
Sandia National Laboratories: Careers: Students & Postdocs: Internships &
Science of Extreme Environments Research Institute Science of Extreme Environments Research Institute Sandia's Z-Machine, the Earth's most powerful laboratory radiation source, can create extreme testing conditions found nowhere else. Sandia's Z-Machine, the Earth's most powerful laboratory radiation source, can create extreme testing conditions found nowhere else. When offered Year-round and summer Who can apply Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in engineering, physics, or math Location Sandia/New Mexico About SEERI The Science of Extreme Environments Research Institute (SEERI) provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to gain experience in the areas of radiation effects sciences, pulsed-power engineering, and high-energy-density sciences. Students work directly with Sandia scientists
Mentorship: The Education-Research Continuum
Mentoring of science students stems naturally from the intertwined link between science education and science research. In fact, the mentoring relationship between a student and a scientist may be thought of analogically as a type of double helix forming the 'DNA' that defines the blueprint for the next generation of scientists. Although this analogy would not meet the rigorous tests commonly used for exploring the natural laws of the universe, the image depicted does capture how creating and sustaining the future science workforce benefits greatly from the continuum between education and research. The path science students pursue from their education careers to their research careers often involves training under an experienced and trusted advisor, i.e., a mentor. For many undergraduate science students, a summer research internship at a DOE National Laboratory is one of the many steps they will take in their Education-Research Continuum. Scientists who choose to be mentors share a commitment for both science education and science research. This commitment is especially evident within the research staff found throughout the Department of Energy's National Laboratories. Research-based internship opportunities within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) exist at most, if not all, of the Laboratories. Such opportunities for students are helping to create the next generation of highly trained professionals devoted to the task of keeping America at the forefront of scientific innovation. 'The Journal of Undergraduate Research' (JUR) provides undergraduate interns the opportunity to publish their scientific innovation and to share their passion for education and research with fellow students and scientists. The theme of this issue of the JUR (Vol. 8, 2008) is 'Science for All'. Almost 20 years have passed since the American Association for the Advancement of Science published its 1989 report, 'Science for All Americans-Project 2061'. The first recommendation for learning science stated: 'The Nature of Science includes the scientific world view, scientific methods of inquiry, and the nature of the scientific enterprise'. All three elements of the 'Nature of Science' are pivotal aspects of a research internship under the mentorship of an experienced and trusted advisor. In addition to internships for undergraduates, an important ingredient in realizing 'Science for All' is collaboration involving educators and scientists as they engage science students and the public at large to promote science literacy and to develop the next generation of STEM professionals. The DOE National Laboratories, individually and collectively, form an ideal nexus for nurturing these complementary collaborations. My 'Science for All' experiences at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) over the last 30 years have spanned pre-college, college, and postdoctoral activities, including mentoring of undergraduate students. Early in my mentoring career, I became aware that undergraduates in particular needed help in answering the question 'what path (or paths) will lead to a challenging and rewarding STEM career'? For many, a successful path included a research internship that would result in expanded skills and training in addition to those received from their academic education. These internship skills were helpful whether the student's next Education-Research Continuum decision was graduate school or STEM employment. My experience at LLNL mirrors that of my colleagues at other DOE National Laboratories--internships with a dedicated mentor provide undergraduates with a unique set of skills that can underpin their future options and serve to improve the number, quality, and successful outcomes of students who enter STEM careers. 'Science for All' can also be found in the goals of 'The America COMPETES Act', which call for renewed efforts to increase investments in scientific research and development, strengthen education, and encourage entrepreneurship. Mentoring is an important ingredient in reaching these goals because the succe
Correll, D
Training the Next Generation of Teachers: A Preliminary Survey of California�s Higher Education Programs
teacher education and training standards for universalof early childhood education training in California. PACECA: Child Development Training Consortium. Butterfield, L. (
An evaluation of the 1997 JPL Summer Teacher Enhancement Program
There were two major components in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Summer Teacher Enhancement Project (STEP). First, the Summer Institute was structured as a four-week, 4-credit-unit University course for middle school science teachers, and consisted of workshops, lectures, labs, and tours as activities. The second component consists of follow-up activities related to the summer institute's contents, and again is structured as a University credit-bearing course for participants to reinforce their summer training. Considerable information from the comments and course ratings as given by the participants is included.
Slovacek, Simeon P.; Doyle-Nichols, Adelaide R.
Educating Scientifically: Advances in Physics Education Research
It is now fairly well documented that traditionally taught, large-scale introductory physics courses fail to teach our students the basics. In fact, often these same courses have been found to teach students things we do not want. Building on a tradition of research in physics, the physics education research community has been researching the effects of educational practice and reforms at the undergraduate level for many decades. From these efforts and those within the fields of education, cognitive science, and psychology we have learned a great deal about student learning and environments that support learning for an increasingly diverse population of students in the physics classroom. This talk will introduce some of the ideas from physics education research, discuss a variety of effective classroom practices/ surrounding educational structures, and begin to examine why these do (and do not) work. I will present both a survey of physics education research and some of the exciting theoretical and experimental developments emerging from the University of Colorado.
Finkelstein, Noah (University of Colorado)
Tutoring model for promoting teaching skills of computer science prospective teachers
One of the greatest challenges Computer Science (CS) teachers face is that of guiding their pupils through problem-solving processes, i.e., the process of constructing a solution for a given problem as an algorithm or a computer program. This paper suggests ... Keywords: computer science education, computer science teacher preparation., problem solving, prospective computer science teachers, training, tutoring in computer science
Noa Ragonis; Orit Hazzan
Science Education Master Teacher UCI Cal Teach Science and Mathematics Program
Science Education Master Teacher UCI Cal Teach Science and Mathematics Program Program Description The UCI Cal Teach Science and Mathematics Program is a new undergraduate teacher preparation program for aspiring middle school and high school math and science teachers. Its curriculum is modeled after
Loudon, Catherine
Science and Math Education Master Teachers UC Irvine California Teach Science and Mathematics Program
Science and Math Education Master Teachers UC Irvine California Teach Science and Mathematics Program Program Description The UCI Cal Teach Science and Mathematics Program is an undergraduate teacher preparation program for aspiring middle school and high school math and science teachers. Several hallmarks
Barrett, Jeffrey A.
Building Connections with State Researchers | Department of Energy
Connections with State Researchers Connections with State Researchers Building Connections with State Researchers March 11, 2013 - 11:22am Addthis Assistant Secretary Chris Smith meets with UT undergraduate students studying geological research. | Photo by David M. Stephens, The University of Texas at Austin. Assistant Secretary Chris Smith meets with UT undergraduate students studying geological research. | Photo by David M. Stephens, The University of Texas at Austin. Gayland Barksdale Technical Writer, Office of Fossil Energy How Can I Learn More? Visit fossil.energy.gov to learn more about natural gas. Recently, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Chris Smith took the Energy Department's message of smart and sustainable fossil energy development to Texas, where he met with researchers and students at the
Building Connections with State Researchers Building Connections with State Researchers Building Connections with State Researchers March 11, 2013 - 11:22am Addthis Assistant Secretary Chris Smith meets with UT undergraduate students studying geological research. | Photo by David M. Stephens, The University of Texas at Austin. Assistant Secretary Chris Smith meets with UT undergraduate students studying geological research. | Photo by David M. Stephens, The University of Texas at Austin. Gayland Barksdale Technical Writer, Office of Fossil Energy How Can I Learn More? Visit fossil.energy.gov to learn more about natural gas. Recently, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Chris Smith took the Energy Department's message of smart and sustainable fossil energy development to Texas, where he met with researchers and students at the
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Sinnamon, Gordon J.
ARM Program Research Improves Longwave Radiative Transfer Models ARM Program Research Improves Longwave Radiative Transfer Models Submitter: Turner, D. D., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Area of Research: General Circulation and Single Column Models/Parameterizations Working Group(s): Radiative Processes Journal Reference: The QME AERI LBLRTM: A closure experiment for downwelling high spectral resolution infrared radiance. D.D. Turner, D.C. Tobin, S.A. Clough, P.D. Brown, R.G. Ellingson, E.J. Mlawer, R.O. Knuteson, H.E. Revercomb, T.R. Shippert, and W.L. Smith. 2004. Journal of Atmospheric Science, 61, 2657-2675. Top panels: Examples of downwelling infrared radiance observed by the AERI for two different clear sky cases with different amounts of water vapor. Bottom panels: Differences between the AERI observations and calculations
Spectral Invariant Behavior of Zenith Radiance Around Cloud Edges Observed Spectral Invariant Behavior of Zenith Radiance Around Cloud Edges Observed by ARM SWS Download a printable PDF Submitter: Marshak, A., NASA - Goddard Space Flight Center Knyazikhin, Y., Boston University Chiu, J., University of Reading Wiscombe, W. J., Brookhaven National Laboratory Area of Research: Radiation Processes Working Group(s): Radiative Processes Journal Reference: Marshak A, Y Knyazikhin, JC Chiu, and WJ Wiscombe. 2009. "Spectral invariant behavior of zenith radiance around cloud edges observed by ARM SWS." Geophysical Research Letters, 36, L16802, doi:10.1029/2009GL039366. (top) Time-wavelength color contour plot of ARM shortwave spectrometer (SWS) spectra measured from 21:35:24 to 21:40:24 UTC on 18 May 2007 at the ARM Climate Research Facility (ACRF) Southern Great Plains (SGP) site in