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Information Literacy: Literacy Across Stem Areas, Lavoris Martin

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

Information Literacy: Literacy Across STEM Areas

The question of “Literacy across STEM Areas” is an area that is very important to Librarians. As the providers of information, it is imperative that libraries are an integral part in the conversation of STEM. Research have shown that today's scholars are overwhelmed with an abundant of information and data—throughout the research process. One of the ways that libraries and Librarians address this issue is through Information Literacy. Association for College and Research Libraries’ Information Literacy Standards for Science and Engineering/Technology (2012) states that information literacy has been an essential component in the core …

Gaetz Aerospace Institute — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's High School Dual Enrollment Program, Hilary Stevens M.S.

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Gaetz Aerospace Institute uses aviation, aerospace, and engineering to capture students’ imaginations and motivate them toward their studies. Students are officially registered in Embry-Riddle courses that will reflect on their college transcripts. The concurrent enrollment courses that are administered at high school reflect the pedagogical, theoretical, and philosophical orientation of Embry-Riddle courses. Our Embry-Riddle instructors provide discipline-specific training and orientation regarding course curriculum, assessment criteria, pedagogy, and course philosophy to the high school instructor. Assessments are evaluated at the same standards of achievement as those expected at the Daytona Beach campus. Concurrent Enrollment is great because the courses are taught …

Enhancing Student Ability To Transfer Energy Concepts In Postsecondary Science Education Through Explicit Instruction Of Concepts, Student Self-Reflection, And Guided Practice In Knowledge Transfer, Jim Harmon, Lauren Gray

Scholars Week

While concepts of energy and matter apply across science disciplines, students have difficulty transferring their knowledge of energy concepts from one science discipline to another. Traditionally, instruction of physical sciences, chemistry, and life sciences are presented independently of one another; with energy concepts introduced in isolated contexts and with differing emphases. Two instructional strategies have been shown to improve student transfer of knowledge: metacognitive student reflection, and explicit framing of concepts. This study integrates these instructional strategies into an introductory physics course for non-science majors as a series of instructional interventions, measuring student ability to transfer knowledge of energy concepts …

Institutionalizing Effective Grant Funded Programs: A Success Story, Madhura Kulkarni, Bethany V. Bowling, Maureen Doyle, Diana Mcgill

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

As budgets tighten, universities are increasingly struggling with questions of how to institutionalize and sustain successful grant-funded programs. Creative approaches to leveraging existing infrastructure and resources can make it possible. Here, we present our experiences and approaches that could benefit those seeking to institutionalize effective pilot or grant-funded programs.

03. Biology, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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04. Botany, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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02. Animal Science, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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06. Computer Science, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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05. Chemistry, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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07. Criminal Justice, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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11. Genetics, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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10. Forensic Science, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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08. Engineering, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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16. Physics, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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15. Pharmacy, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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19. Zoology, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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18. Statistics, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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09. Environmental Science, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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13. Mathematics, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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17. Psychology, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Computer Games For Motivation, Dawn M. White

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

Motivation is the key factor in the academic success of students. Tapping into students’ interests keeps them engaged in learning. One major interest in all students is computer games. Learn how to use computer games to help students improve their academic skills and impact their self-worth. Discover the numerous and free education games available on the Internet and how to use them to transform at–risk students into studious learners.

Perspectives On Informal Learning: Cross-Disciplinary Concepts And A New Venue For Adult Education, Jill Zarestky, Rhonda Struminger, Jeffrey Rodriguez, Rachel A. Short, A. Michelle Lawing

Adult Education Research Conference

Informal learning is a canonical concept in adult education but is used differently in other disciplines. We explore those differences and describe a new opportunity for adult education.

Gender Bias At The Intersection Of Engineering And Business: Implications For Workplace Education, Lisa Baumgartner, Jill Zarestky, Michelle Bigler, Malini Natarajarathinam

Adult Education Research Conference

Abstract: STEM and business fields historically include pervasive gender biases. To better integrate women, and based on results of an industry survey, we propose ways adult education may address such biases.