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Full-Text Articles in Education
Materials For Clean Energy, Ashwin Ramasubramaniam, Omar A. Abdelrahman
Materials For Clean Energy, Ashwin Ramasubramaniam, Omar A. Abdelrahman
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
The need to transition to new and cleaner forms of energy has never been more imperative in the face of climate change. At the same time, the twin pressures from increasing global demand for energy and the scarcity of critical materials needed for new energy technologies impose additional challenges in making the transition to clean energy sources. In this workshop, we will explore how theory, modeling, and experiment are rising to the challenge of designing inexpensive, earth-abundant materials to enable the next generation of clean energy technologies. The goals of this workshop are: 1) to integrate concepts from chemistry, physics …
From Lcd To Living Liquid Crystals, Shuang Zhou
From Lcd To Living Liquid Crystals, Shuang Zhou
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Liquid crystals are a family of materials that can flow like a liquid, while having orientation order, like a crystal. Traditional liquid crystals are formed by small rod- or disk-shaped organic molecules that spontaneously align with each other. The orientation direction of the liquid crystals molecules, or the director, is sensitive to external fields. For example, a few volt of electric field can cause the director rotate 90 degrees and completely change the optical property of the sample. The susceptibility to external fields made liquid crystals an ideal material for optical switching applications, the best example of which is the …
From Soap Bubbles To Cell Membranes, Peter Beltramo
From Soap Bubbles To Cell Membranes, Peter Beltramo
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Have you ever blown a soap bubble and wondered - what causes the bubble to be so stable and produces those colorful reflections of light? The answer lies in a class of molecules known as surfactants, and they have remarkable similarities with the molecules that comprise the cell membrane of all living organisms. In this workshop, we will use the analogy of a soap bubble to describe cellular membrane properties such as chemistry, structure, membrane transport, and ion channel formation. The goals of this workshop are to 1) link initially intractable concepts in biology like intracellular transport to the intuitive …
Arduino Microcontrollers In The Classroom: Teaching How To Phrase Effective Science Questions And How To Answer Them With Original Data, Tony Dinsmore
Arduino Microcontrollers In The Classroom: Teaching How To Phrase Effective Science Questions And How To Answer Them With Original Data, Tony Dinsmore
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Arduino microcontrollers in the classroom: teaching how to phrase effective science questions and how to answer them with original data. Prof. Tony Dinsmore, UMass Physics This workshop will develop course modules that address a challenge in the science curriculum: how do we teach basic problem-solving and curiosity-based research skills in a classroom setting? The standard science curriculum teaches concepts and theory quite well but leaves rather little opportunity for students to take the lead in designing and implementing their own investigations. The workshop will use the Arduino, an inexpensive microcontroller that is simple to set up. A huge range of …
Step Up Workshop, Michael J. Wadness, Savvy Lodge-Scharff
Step Up Workshop, Michael J. Wadness, Savvy Lodge-Scharff
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Did you know that teachers are the reason that most undergraduate women in physics chose that degree? That's right. You are key to encouraging women to pursue prosperous careers in physics! The STEP UP project provides access to downloadable research-based lessons about physics and a nationwide community of teachers engaged in changing the future of physics. This insightful and interactive workshop invites participants to join a national movement designed to empower teachers with resources specifically focused on leveraging high school physics teachers' pivotal role in influencing the career choices of women and contributing to the culture change needed to inspire …
Bits, Knits, And Knots:Using Knitting As A Tool To Teach Stem Concepts, Mary Elizabeth Lee-Trimblee, Daria Atkinson, Michelle Berry
Bits, Knits, And Knots:Using Knitting As A Tool To Teach Stem Concepts, Mary Elizabeth Lee-Trimblee, Daria Atkinson, Michelle Berry
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Knitting is an ancient technology as well as an enjoyable pastime that is often overlooked as an object of scientific study. However, knitting can be used as an accessible, low tech tool to teach coding fundamentals, higher level mathematics, and even concepts in physics. In this seminar we will do all three, as well as teach you to knit. We will divide this into 5 modules:
1. Overview of knitting as technology
2. Learning to knit (and teaching it too!)
3. Knitting as coding
4. Tangles, knits, and knots: the knot theory of knitting
5. Recent developments in the physics …
Polymers All Around Us, Marcus Cole
Polymers All Around Us, Marcus Cole
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
This presentation is designed to introduce K-12 students to polymer science with the primary aims of establishing a strong foundation in the physical sciences and inspiring students to pursue degrees and careers in STEM-related fields. Examples of natural polymers (e.g., DNA and RNA) and polymers in common materials (e.g., contact lenses, bulletproof glass, composite airplanes, etc.) are presented to demonstrate their importance to our daily lives. The presentation conveys the interdisciplinary nature of polymer science through hands-on experiments and discussion focused on concepts related to polymer chemistry (i.e., gelation and superabsorbent materials), engineering (i.e., injection molding and 3D printing), and …
Solar Cells, D. Venkataraman
Solar Cells, D. Venkataraman
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Solar cells convert the sun's energy into electrical energy. In this workshop, I will discuss the processes involved in solar cell and various types of solar cells that are being developed as an alternative to silicon solar cells. I will also demonstrate how students can build a solar cell from readily available materials.
The Core Of Social Network Modeling: Industrial Engineering., Shannon C. Roberts, Chaitra Gopalappa, Nazanin Nazanin
The Core Of Social Network Modeling: Industrial Engineering., Shannon C. Roberts, Chaitra Gopalappa, Nazanin Nazanin
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Networks are abound in our everyday lives, from disaster response networks to cellular networks to social networks. In this workshop, we will introduce the different types of networks and how Industrial Engineering is used to model these networks. Next, we will describe current social network modeling research done at UMass. Finally, we will delve into hands-on activities that include social network analysis, such as the clustering of people into groups, and modeling of the spread of ideas in a social network, such as how tweets spread on Twitter.
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
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 …
Masspirg Higher Ed Panel - Open Education At Umass Amherst April 2018, Jeremy Smith
Masspirg Higher Ed Panel - Open Education At Umass Amherst April 2018, Jeremy Smith
University Libraries Presentations Series
No abstract provided.
Overview, Benjamin Davidovitch, Narayanan Menon, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Overview, Benjamin Davidovitch, Narayanan Menon, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
No abstract provided.
The Open Hub: Six Years Of A Collaborative Oer Initiative, Jeremy Smith
The Open Hub: Six Years Of A Collaborative Oer Initiative, Jeremy Smith
University Libraries Presentations Series
Presentation at the 2017 New England Faculty Development Conference
Closing The Digital Divide: Sharing Oer With Libraries, Schools, And Public Health Facilities In Africa And The World, Jeremy Smith
Closing The Digital Divide: Sharing Oer With Libraries, Schools, And Public Health Facilities In Africa And The World, Jeremy Smith
University Libraries Presentations Series
Nearly 5 billion people around the world lack basic internet access, putting them at a severe disadvantage in terms of economic, educational, health, and social opportunity. While a number of providers are attempting to address this global digital divide, our panel will explore a collaborative effort to bridge this divide using several low-cost technological solutions, offering enormous potential for reaching the developing world. We will discuss our experiences using Outernet, Keepod, and RACHEL (Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education & Learning). These technologies allow our team to distribute open content to information-poor communities in a cost-effective and efficient way. In …
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.
Usaid/Kampustan Eccn Simulation, Ash Hartwell, Kayla Boisvert
Usaid/Kampustan Eccn Simulation, Ash Hartwell, Kayla Boisvert
Education in Crisis and Conflict Network
This PowerPoint presentation introduces a complex simulation developed by the UMass Education in Crisis and Conflict Network (ECCN) project team. The simulation provided the basic framework of a training workshop for USAID education officers from multiple countries affected by crisis or conflicts, held in Bangkok during the week of October 31 to November 4, 2016.
Simulations are a powerful training methodology that is modeled on real-life situations, but are compressed in time and scope. Simulations are used to provide opportunity for active participation of all participants and to require them to understand various stakeholders. By having to take on various …
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.
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.
Leadership & Teacher Development: Teacher Educator Enhancement Program Workshop 1 - Day 2, Center For International Education
Leadership & Teacher Development: Teacher Educator Enhancement Program Workshop 1 - Day 2, Center For International Education
Leadership and Teacher Development (LTD)
Slides from TEEP Workshop. Objectives include
•Articulate what you have learned about conducting AR •Articulate remaining questions you have about AR •Identify supports and barriers to implementing Learning Circles and AR with in-service teachers •Define and describe the PoPP •Adapt the modules 1 and 2 of the PoPP to your own practice •Describe the next steps for conducting your AR projects •Understand your assignments in the intersession Teacher Educator Learning Circles
Leadership & Teacher Development: Teacher Educator Enhancement Program Workshop 1 - Day 1, Center For International Education
Leadership & Teacher Development: Teacher Educator Enhancement Program Workshop 1 - Day 1, Center For International Education
Leadership and Teacher Development (LTD)
Slides from TEEP Workshop 1. Workshop objectives include
•Identify the elements and conditions for creating a supportive Learning Circle •Recognize and indicate multiple ways of knowing, learning, teaching, and approaching problems of practice •State sources of information about a problem of practice •State concrete approaches to address a problem of practice •Define and describe the Action Research Inquiry Cycle •Use the Action Research Package and the Action Research Tool to plan a small scale Action Research project •Identify the steps and procedures for conducting small-scale AR projects
How Much Arsenic Do We Eat?, Julian Tyson
How Much Arsenic Do We Eat?, Julian Tyson
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Air Pressure, Clouds And Weather, Laura Schofield, Tina Ciarametaro
Air Pressure, Clouds And Weather, Laura Schofield, Tina Ciarametaro
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Wind Power, Susn Reyes
Wind Power, Susn Reyes
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.