NSF Joint Annual Meeting 2008, June 16-19, 2008, Omni Shoreham Hotel, includes figures in a circle


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Cross Program Activity Topic List


Total # of registrants: 30

Name Organization Theme Topic
Berenson, Sarah University of North Carolina Greensboro Enriching the Education of STEM Teachers Increasing the mathematics content and mathematics methods courses required for elementary licensure. In North Carolina, one math course and one math methods course is sufficient for licensure.
Buckner, Janine Seton Hall Uniersity Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy Relative to "Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy," what dissemination practices can best be utilized to inform Public consumers and constituencies? How do we increase awareness of the issues and then solicit social capital to make change possible--from industry and academia, to households!
Chapman, David University of Delaware Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy Enlightening the unenlightened (carrot vs. stick)
Cogburn, Derrick iSchool @ Syracuse University Cyber-enabled Learning Strategies To Enhance STEM Education How to utilize cyberinfrastructure approaches to support globally distributed research and learning opportunities for STEM students and faculty.
DeLauder, Saundra North Carolina Central University Enriching the Education of STEM Teachers The Burroughs-Wellcome STEM Fellows Program at NCCU
Deng, Yi Florida International University Broadening Participation Globally in Academics and the Workforce Experiences in building international research collaborations with academic and industry partners.
Donohue, Jean Media Working Group, Inc. Cyber-enabled Learning Strategies To Enhance STEM Education How to work with content-producers to create cross-platform, cyber-enabled materials and content to support STEM education for girl-serving adults. The Gender Chip Project will share an evaluation based on a survey of the STEM education communities' use of online social media and traditional media.
Dozier, Cheryl University of Georgia Broadening Participation Globally in Academics and the Workforce Promoting study abroad opportunities for students in the STEM majors. Successful models will be discussed of Study Abroad Programs in Ghana, Uganda, Costa Rica and Crotona. These experiences prepare our next generation for global work and research.
Ecklund, Elaine Howard Rice University Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation As we seek to broaden participation in STEM, what are some ways that universities are specifically learning, or not learning, from the findings of our scholarly research? Related, how might we utilize the media (especially the media relations arms of our universities) to better disseminate our findings to the broadest possible public audience?
Elliot, Lisa Rochester Institute of Technology Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation 5. Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation
Feliciano, Ana University of Puerto Rico Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy THIS IS A TEST.
Griffin, Gloria Coppin State University Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation N/A
Harp, Jill Winston Salem State University Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation The impact performing research has on undergraduates.
Harrington, Melissa Delaware State University Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy The recent "Reverend Wright controversy" has brought out into the open the misinformation and distrust of science that is common among minority populations, particularly African-Americans. What are some effective strategies to improve scientific literacy among minority populations?
Janecek-Hartman, Jennifer United Tribes Technical College Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation TRIBAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES RETURN ON INVESTMENT (TCU ROI) CONCEPTUAL MODEL: Using evaluation to provide stakeholders and funders return on investment on programs in a culturally relevant manner.
Jayaraman, Kuppuswamy Savannah State University Broadening Participation Globally in Academics and the Workforce 'Broadening Participation Globally' is very vital. We have a lot to contribute, and also, we have a lot to learn!
Lincoln, Anne Southern Methodist University Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation As we seek to broaden participation in STEM, what are some ways that institutions, organizations, and individuals are learning, or not learning, from the findings of our scholarly research? Are organizations more or less open to change than individuals?
Morrell, Claudia CWIT at UMBC Broadening Participation Globally in Academics and the Workforce Increasing the particpation and leadership of women in techical fields: global issues and opportunities
Moses, Napoleon Alcorn State University Promoting Learning Through Research and Evaluation A
Nelson, Donna University of Oklahoma Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy Can we get a TV series like "Breaking Bad", which would convey a better image of science and still be popular?
Nguyen, Kim IUPUI Enriching the Education of STEM Teachers 3. Enriching the Education of STEM In-Service Teachers-Professional Development Opportunities for Urban Educators
Ogonji, Gilbert Coppin State University Enriching the Education of STEM Teachers N/A
Ramanand, Shobha Michigan State University Broadening Participation Globally in Academics and the Workforce Strategies for building international research and academic collaborations to enhance graduate education
Ranjan, Desh New Mexico State University Broadening Participation Globally in Academics and the Workforce Models for successful international research and educational collaboration
Rayman, Paula University of Massachusetts Lowell Broadening Participation Globally in Academics and the Workforce Stories of Success: Cross Cultural /Transnational Models for Advancing Women
Richards, Leon Kapiolani Community College Enriching the Education of STEM Teachers Still formulating a topic
Stefanich, Greg University of Northern Iowa Enriching the Education of STEM Teachers What are some best practices?
Strempel, Eileen Syracuse University Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy I'd be interested in hearing how other academic institutions are creating a pipeline into STEM disciplines that reaches into the school districts, into community colleges, to the undergraduate and graduate school experience.
Tyler-Wood, Tandra University of North Texas Cyber-enabled Learning Strategies To Enhance STEM Education The use of simulations for training teachers to work in inclusion science classroom.
Younker, Jason Rochester Instittue of Technology Furthering Public Understanding of Science and Advancing STEM Literacy Engaging Tribal Governments in the recruitment of Native American scholars into the STEM disciplines.