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The Use Of Course-Based Research In Computational Analysis Of Genomes To Enhance Student Learning, Christopher Shaffer Oct 2017

The Use Of Course-Based Research In Computational Analysis Of Genomes To Enhance Student Learning, Christopher Shaffer

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

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Building An Undergraduate Research Program Through Intercollegiate Colloboration, Megan O. Powell Oct 2017

Building An Undergraduate Research Program Through Intercollegiate Colloboration, Megan O. Powell

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

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How To Integrate Five Stem Disciplines (And Live To Tell The Tale), Lester Caudill Oct 2017

How To Integrate Five Stem Disciplines (And Live To Tell The Tale), Lester Caudill

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

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Beyond Problem-Solving: Elementary Students’ Mathematical Dispositions When Faced With The Challenge Of Unsolved Problems, Jenna R. O'Dell Jul 2017

Beyond Problem-Solving: Elementary Students’ Mathematical Dispositions When Faced With The Challenge Of Unsolved Problems, Jenna R. O'Dell

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this study was to document the characteristics of students’ dispositions towards mathematics when they engaged in the exploration of parts of unsolved problems: Graceful Tree Conjecture and Collatz Conjecture. Ten students, Grades 4 and 5, from an after-school program in the Midwest participated in the study. I focused on the cognitive, affective, and conative aspects of their mathematical dispositions as they participated in 7 problem-solving sessions and two interviews.

With regard to cognitive aspects of the students’ dispositions, I focused on the students attempts to identify and justify patterns for labeling graphs. Overall, the unsolved problems were …


Collaborating With Theatre, Nature, And Stem: A Multigenerational Family Event, Anni K. Reinking, Michael J. Vetere Iii, Jay C. Percell Apr 2017

Collaborating With Theatre, Nature, And Stem: A Multigenerational Family Event, Anni K. Reinking, Michael J. Vetere Iii, Jay C. Percell

Faculty Publications - College of Education

Family engagement can take many different formats, including community events. In this study, the researchers designed an event to encourage multigenerational family involvement using STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and DAT (developmentally appropriate theater). The study was also designed in an outside environment to encourage interactions with nature and outdoor physical activity. The researchers found that families enjoyed the event and understood the academic and social benefits of nature and arts based education. Overall, this study continues a conversation focused on the importance of engaging families in nature and art based activities.