Literaturnachweis - Detailanzeige
| Autor/inn/en | Goonewardene, Anura U.; Offutt, Christine; Whitling, Jacqueline; Woodhouse, Donald |
|---|---|
| Titel | Engaging Undergraduates through Interdisciplinary Research in Nanotechnology |
| Quelle | In: Journal of College Science Teaching, 41 (2012) 3, S.36-41 (6 Seiten)
PDF als Volltext |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 0047-231X |
| Schlagwörter | Interdisciplinary Approach; Science Education; Higher Education; Universities; Research; College Freshmen; Biology; Chemistry; Majors (Students); Undergraduate Students; Mentors; College Faculty; Physics; Learner Engagement; Identification; Class Activities |
| Abstract | To recruit and retain more students in all science disciplines at our small (5,000 student) public university, we implemented an interdisciplinary strategy focusing on nanotechnology and enhanced undergraduate research. Inherently interdisciplinary, the novelty of nanotechnology and its growing career potential appeal to students. To engage students in learning and to keep them engaged, we offer progressively more independent research opportunities with faculty mentors and encourage participation in a robust science learning community that supports students outside the classroom. Activities beginning in the freshman year build connections with faculty members and student peers and foster a growing individual identity as scientists. Since implementing this approach in 2005, a total of 73 students have enrolled and 32 have graduated. Half of the currently enrolled students are biology-chemistry majors and the rest are physics majors. We have significantly increased the number of student publications in peer-reviewed journals. These gains were achieved without sacrificing standards: 32 graduates have earned on average 148 credits and maintained a mean GPA of 3.17, and half have gone on to graduate school. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided). |
| Anmerkungen | National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2017/4/10 |
Literaturbeschaffung und Bestandsnachweise in Bibliotheken prüfen
Permalink als QR-Code
Inhalt auf sozialen Plattformen teilen (nur vorhanden, wenn Javascript eingeschaltet ist)
Teile diese Seite:
