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Full-Text Articles in Education
Engagement And Positive Psychology For Stem Learning And Beyond, Mark Tuominen, Lori Tuominen
Engagement And Positive Psychology For Stem Learning And Beyond, Mark Tuominen, Lori Tuominen
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Positive psychology is the study of how people flourish. A considerable amount of recent scientific research is now showing how the basic tenets of positive psychology used in schools can boost engagement, learning and wellbeing for students and teachers. These principles apply to any type of learning, including STEM courses. The concepts and practices of positive psychology effectively serve as affective multipliers, enhancing learning success and personal wellbeing. This seminar will introduce a sampler plate of ideas and activities from their course for first-year UMass students, entitled “Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness, Creativity, and Accomplishment.”
Brain Science = Biology + Engineering, Jennifer Welborn, Guangyu Xu, Morton Sternheim, Chris Emery
Brain Science = Biology + Engineering, Jennifer Welborn, Guangyu Xu, Morton Sternheim, Chris Emery
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
This interdisciplinary (physical and life sciences) seminar exposes participants to cutting edge research at UMASS, Amherst, on cell imaging using a chip which gathers a variety of data on the activities of single cells. Part of the seminar will be a presentation of current research in this area, followed by hands-on activities and a visit to the lab where this research is conducted. Application of this new technology to brain research will be discussed as well as the NGSS standards alignment and classroom applications at various levels and disciplines.
Air Pressure, Clouds, And Weather, Laura Shofield
Air Pressure, Clouds, And Weather, Laura Shofield
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
1) What are basis characteristics of the atmosphere?
2) What is the horizontal and vertical movement of air in a “High” and “Low?”
3) How do clouds form and what can they tell us?
4) How are temperature, pressure and clouds related?
5) Applying concepts to real-time data
18 Years Of Science And Engineer Saturday Seminars, Chris Emery, Morton Sternheim
18 Years Of Science And Engineer Saturday Seminars, Chris Emery, Morton Sternheim
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
The Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars (SESS) are in their eighteenth year of presenting engaging science and engineering half day seminars to STEM teachers. Offered for five Saturdays once or twice a year, there have been 140 sessions altogether. The average attendance is 30 or so middle and high school teachers. Each teaches about 100 students, so the potential impact is impressive.
Seminar Descriptions, Morton Sternheim
Seminar Descriptions, Morton Sternheim
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Concentration, Amount And Counting By Weighing, Julian Tyson
Concentration, Amount And Counting By Weighing, Julian Tyson
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Concentration, Amount and Counting by Weighing
UMass Amherst STEM Ed Institute Saturday Workshop 2/3/2018
Julian Tyson, Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry. Tyson@chem.umass.edu
Session 1. Introductions.
Ice-breaker: The elementarity contest.
Setting the scene: “How much arsenic do we eat?” Why do we want to know? The Consumer Reports articles (Nov 2012 and Nov 2014)
Dealing with really big and really small numbers.
Session 2. Amount, concentration
Solids, liquids and gases. The “parts per” concept.
Session 3. Counting by weighing
The count equation. Rice grains (the bottle content problem), atoms and molecules.. Chemical formulas and balanced chemical expressions. The numbers in the …
Sustainability, Ezra Small
Sustainability, Ezra Small
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
In 2017, UMass Amherst installed over 15,000 photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and as part of three solar parking-lot canopies on campus. This project is just one of the many components of the “Sustainable UMass” program which strives to both practice and teach about creating and maintaining a sustainable world. This workshop will provide an overview of the work of the campus sustainability program ranging from academics and research to waste and recycling, with a focus on the science and technology of solar electric energy and emissions accounting. Skills such as problem solving, data analysis, predicting and modeling will be …
Investigating Patterns Using Analyzing Digital Images (Adi) Software, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Investigating Patterns Using Analyzing Digital Images (Adi) Software, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
The mean and variation of a population are easily seen by graphing the number of individuals that have a trait of a given value. In this experiment, we will investigate color variation found in a mealworm population using ADI.
In this investigation, we will use digital images and ADI to measure the increased surface area created by villi located in the small intestines.
Wrinkling Of A Floating Sheet, Narayanan Menon
Wrinkling Of A Floating Sheet, Narayanan Menon
Patterns Around Us
The objective of today’s work will be to generate wrinkle patterns on very thin polymer films using the forces generated by the surface tension of a water drop. You’ll do a few sizes of water drop and we’ll give you a couple of thicknesses of film. Digital images of the pattern will allow us to make observations of the number and size of the wrinkles generated. We will try to develop an understanding of the dependence of the pattern on the materials used and the forces applied
Branching In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Branching In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
No abstract provided.
Wrinkling In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Wrinkling In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
This lab experience is separated into four investigative segments:
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Human saliva and enzymes
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Osmosis and Dialysis Tubing
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Analyzing dry and imbibed weights of wrinkled and smooth pea seeds
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Putting it All Together, What makes Wrinkled Peas?
Overview, Benjamin Davidovitch, Narayanan Menon, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Overview, Benjamin Davidovitch, Narayanan Menon, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
No abstract provided.
A Brief Introduction To Stemtec, Morton Sternheim
Environmental Implications Of Nanotechnology, Boris Lau, Joann Mariie Rodríguez
Environmental Implications Of Nanotechnology, Boris Lau, Joann Mariie Rodríguez
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Wood Studio Workshop, Peggi Clouston, Rommel L Cordova‐Fiori
Wood Studio Workshop, Peggi Clouston, Rommel L Cordova‐Fiori
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Discovering The Secrets Of Biology As Told By A Fruit Fly, Sonia Hall
Discovering The Secrets Of Biology As Told By A Fruit Fly, Sonia Hall
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Superhero Robotics, Frank Sup, Brian Umberger, Nick Sawyer
Superhero Robotics, Frank Sup, Brian Umberger, Nick Sawyer
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Patterns Around Us Presentation, Benny Davidovitch
Patterns Around Us Presentation, Benny Davidovitch
Patterns Around Us
No abstract provided.
Invasive Species, Robin Harrington
Invasive Species, Robin Harrington
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Atomic Force Microscopes, Rob Snyder, Jennifer Welborn
Atomic Force Microscopes, Rob Snyder, Jennifer Welborn
Nanotechnology Teacher Summer Institutes
PowerPoint overview. A student activity that builds an atomic force microscope model.
How To Build And Teach Case Studies In Science, Scott M. Auerbach, Justin Fermann, Hannah French, Erin Haley
How To Build And Teach Case Studies In Science, Scott M. Auerbach, Justin Fermann, Hannah French, Erin Haley
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Producing Electricity With Solar Cells, Chris Emery, Rob Snyder
Producing Electricity With Solar Cells, Chris Emery, Rob Snyder
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Interdisciplinary Science Connections, Fred Venne
Interdisciplinary Science Connections, Fred Venne
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Wrinkling In Buckling And A Thin Sheet, Narayanan Menon
Wrinkling In Buckling And A Thin Sheet, Narayanan Menon
Patterns Around Us
Module 1: Euler Buckling
Learning Objectives:
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What is an instability? A sudden change in behaviour in response to a small change in conditions.
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Instabilities usually involve a change in symmetry from a more symmetric situation to a less symmetric one
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The mechanism for an instability usually involves two competing forces (one force stabilizing the symmetric state, and the other one destabilizing it), with one suddenly winning the contest
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These competing forces in thin objects are often the forces of compression (destabilizing force - favors buckling or wrinkling) and of bending (stabilizing force).
Understanding by data collapse, the power of using …
2013-2014 Newsletter, Morton Sternheim
2013-2014 Newsletter, Morton Sternheim
STEM Education Institute Newsletters
Patterns Workshop
iCons
New! MassBioEd Seminars
Arsenic: Citizen Science
STEM DIGITAL online
Nanotechnology
Genetic Modification Of Plants, Alice Cheung, Hen-Ming Wu
Genetic Modification Of Plants, Alice Cheung, Hen-Ming Wu
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Students’ Perceptions Of Factors Influencing Choice Of Science Streams In Tanzania Secondary Schools, Mjege Kinyota
Students’ Perceptions Of Factors Influencing Choice Of Science Streams In Tanzania Secondary Schools, Mjege Kinyota
Master's Capstone Projects
This study explored students’ perceptions of the factors influencing their decision to choose between the Science and Arts streams for ordinary level secondary schools. The study also examined the kind and level of support, guidance and information students receive before making stream choices. Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, data was gathered through questionnaires, document review, focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews from 101 students, 13 science teachers, 4 heads of schools and (1) District Educational Officer in Morogoro region. The literature review and research questions guided the analysis of data by organizing the analysis section into several themes.
The …
Implementation Of Aquaponics In Education: An Assessment Of Challenges, Solutions And Success, Emily Rose Hart
Implementation Of Aquaponics In Education: An Assessment Of Challenges, Solutions And Success, Emily Rose Hart
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponic technology to grow both fish and plants together in a closed-loop system. While aquaponics can play a role in increasing food security, it may also be a potential educational tool because of its interdisciplinary nature and required technological skill set. With aquaponics, students could conduct hands-on activities involving chemistry, physics and biology to solidify their understanding of a range of theories. Beyond standard science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles, aquaponics may be related to projects on sustainability, environmental science, agriculture, the food system, health, economics, business and marketing. The interdisciplinary nature …
How Much Arsenic Do We Eat?, Julian Tyson
How Much Arsenic Do We Eat?, Julian Tyson
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Pollen Biology, Alice Cheung, Hen-Ming Wu
Pollen Biology, Alice Cheung, Hen-Ming Wu
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.