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ผลของวิธีการสอนโดยการใช้เทคนิคการตั้งคำถามที่มีต่อการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนต้น, ณัฐดนัย นิรุตติ์เมธีกุล

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ (1) เปรียบเทียบทักษะการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียน ก่อนและหลังได้รับการจัดการเรียนรู้โดยใช้เทคนิคการตั้งคำถาม และ (2) วิเคราะห์ประสิทธิภาพของการจัดการเรียนรู้โดยใช้เทคนิคการตั้งคำถาม ที่มีต่อทักษะการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียน ตัวอย่างวิจัย คือ นักเรียนระดับชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 3 ซึ่งอยู่ในโรงเรียนแห่งหนึ่ง ภาคการศึกษาต้น ปีการศึกษา 2568 จำนวน 1 ห้องเรียน 29 คน ระยะเวลาในการวิจัย คือ 15 คาบเรียน คาบเรียนละ 50 นาที โดยมีเครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย คือ แบบวัดทักษะการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณ และแผนการจัดการเรียนรู้โดยใช้เทคนิคการตั้งคำถาม วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้วยค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมมาตรฐาน สถิติทดสอบค่าที และการจัดกลุ่มข้อมูล เพื่อเสนอข้อค้นพบของการวิจัยผลการวิจัยสรุปได้ดังนี้(1) นักเรียนที่่ได้รับการจัดการเรียนรู้โดยการใช้เทคนิคการตั้งคำถาม พบว่า คะแนนเฉลี่ยของทักษะการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียน หลังเรียนสูงกว่าก่อนเรียน อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 โดยเฉพาะทักษะด้านการวิเคราะห์และการประเมิน อย่างไรก็ตามทักษะด้านการแปลความ การอนุมาน และการอธิบาย ไม่พบความแตกต่างอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ(2) การจัดการเรียนรู้โดยใช้เทคนิคการตั้งคำถาม ที่มีต่อทักษะการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียน แบ่งเป็น 2.1) ขั้นการตั้งคำถาม ไม่สามารถส่งเสริมทักษะการแปลความของนักเรียนได้ หากปราศจากความรู้พื้นฐานในประเด็นที่ศึกษา 2.2) ขั้นการพัฒนาคำถาม สามารถส่งเสริมทักษะการคิดวิเคราะห์ของนักเรียน ผ่านกิจกรรมการจำแนกประเภทคำถามปลายเปิดและปลายปิด 2.3) ขั้นการจัดลำดับความสำคัญของคำถาม สามารถส่งเสริมทักษะการประเมินของนักเรียน ผ่านกิจกรรมการคัดเลือกคำถามที่มีคุณภาพ ให้สอดคล้องกับจุดประสงค์การเรียนรู้ แต่ไม่สามารถส่งเสริมทักษะการอธิบาย อย่างเป็นเหตุเป็นผลได้ 2.4) ขั้นการสะท้อนความคิดและการนำไปใช้ สามารถส่งเสริมทักษะการควบคุมตนเองได้ ผ่านกิจกรรมการสะท้อนการเรียนรู้ของตนเอง

พหุกรณีศึกษาเชิงเปรียบเทียบเกี่ยวกับความเชื่อทางญาณวิทยาวิทยาศาสตร์และแนวปฏิบัติของครูวิทยาศาสตร์ชาวไทยและชาวต่างชาติ, ณิชา ทีทา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยนี้เป็นวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์ 1. เพื่อเปรียบเทียบความเชื่อทางญาณวิทยาวิทยาศาสตร์ของครูวิทยาศาสตร์ไทยและครูชาวต่างชาติและ 2. ศึกษาความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างความเชื่อทางญาณวิทยาวิทยาศาสตร์และแนวปฏิบัติของครูแต่ละกลุ่ม กลุ่มที่ศึกษาคือ ครูไทย 5คน และครูชาวต่างชาติ 4 คน ในจังหวัดขอนแก่น เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย ได้แก่ แบบสัมภาษณ์ แบบสังเกตชั้นเรียน แบบวิเคราะห์แผน และแบบสอบถาม ซึ่งเครื่องมือทั้งหมดมีค่า IOC 0.50 ขึ้นไป เมื่อ วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงเนื้อหาโดยนำผลจากข้อมูลมาเปรียบเทียบเพื่อหาความคล้ายคลึงและความแตกต่างระหว่างครูไทยและครูชาวต่างชาติ ผลการวิจัยพบว่า (1) ครูไทยมีความเชื่อทางญาณวิทยาซับซ้อนน้อยกว่าครูชาวต่างชาติที่มีความเชื่อที่ซับซ้อนกว่าเกือบทุกองค์ประกอบ (2) แนวปฏิบัติของครูไทยค่อนข้างเน้นครูเป็นศูนย์กลางและถูกจำกัดด้วยบริบทโรงเรียน ในขณะที่ครูชาวต่างชาติเน้นผู้เรียนเป็นศูนย์กลางและใช้วิธีการสืบสอบมากกว่า (3) ความเชื่อของครูไทยไม่ส่งผลต่อแนวปฏิบัติโดยตรง เนื่องจากข้อจำกัดด้านหลักสูตร เวลา และการประเมินผล แสดงให้เห็นความไม่สอดคล้องระหว่างความเชื่อและการปฏิบัติ ในขณะที่ครูชาวต่างชาติระบุว่าความเชื่อส่งผลต่อแนวปฏิบัติ และมีความสอดคล้องสูงกว่า การวิจัยชี้ให้เห็นว่าบริบทมีอิทธิพลสำคัญต่อการนำความเชื่อไปสู่การปฏิบัติของครูไทย

Using Virtual Reality To Assist Students At Academic Risk In Human Anatomy, Michael Foley, Lauren T. Lilley, Lindsay Meyers, Robert Armstrong, Lisa Fore-Arcand, Kelly Mccoy, Chad Eitel, Tod R. Clapp, Natascha Heise

Department of Pathology & Anatomy Faculty Publications

Learning human anatomy presents a significant challenge for health profession students due to the difficulty in visualizing structures in three dimensions. Virtual reality (VR) has been reported to aid in understanding these relationships. In this study, students at academic risk attended VR sessions alongside their gross anatomy course. Data from post-surveys, observations, and examinations indicated VR participants performed similarly to peers, except in head/neck and pelvis/lower limb exams where performance was lower. Students valued VR for enhancing confidence and understanding. VR shows promise in supplementing anatomy education, particularly for less complex regions, and bridging gaps in traditional learning methods.

Examining The Professional Noticing Skills, Attitudes Toward Mathematics, And Elementary Math Content Knowledge Of Preservice Elementary School Teachers Through The Noticing Numeracy Now Intervention, Johnathan T. Rogers

Theses and Dissertations--Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Abstract: This quasi-experimental study examined the impact of the Noticing Numeracy Now intervention, an intervention focused on professional noticing of children’s conceptual development in whole number and arithmetic reasoning, on preservice elementary teachers’ professional noticing skills, attitudes toward mathematics, and elementary math content knowledge. This study was based off of a previous study and intervention created by Molly Fisher, Jonathan Thomas, Edna Schack, Cindy Jong and Janet Tassell. This study used a video-based professional noticing module, consisting of four lessons, situated in the pedagogies of practice framework. Within this study, 10 students (all preservice elementary teachers) at Kentucky State University …

Black Women, Bold Science: Navigating Race, Gender, And Identity In Science, Mia L. Brown

Theses and Dissertations--Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

This research study examines the challenges Black women encounter when in predominantly white, male academic and professional science settings, where they experience dual discrimination because of their race and gender. These biases perpetuate the negative stereotype that Black women are less competent than white men. This mixed methods study examines how Black women navigate their race, gender, and science identities within predominantly white institutions through their doctoral programs and professional science careers. The study implements Critical Race Mixed Methodology to combine survey data for a wide reach with interview data for detailed exploration. The study involved eight Black women science …

Implementation Of Project-Based Instruction In Statistics Higher Education Courses, Jennifer A. Daddysman

Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences

Project-based instruction is an instructional methodology based in constructivism that aligns with recommendations from the American Statistical Association for teaching statistics, including incorporating real-world data and examples, collaboration, and scaffolding (GAISE College Report ASA Revision Committee, 2016; GAISE Steering Committee, 2024; Krajcik & Blumenfeld, 2005; Tishkovskaya & Lancaster, 2012). This study examined current use of project-based instruction in United States higher education courses in statistics and the supports for and challenges to implementing this type of instruction.

This study used qualitative research methodology in the integrative pedagogy and diffusion of innovation frameworks. Voluntary response surveys were distributed via two sections …

Examining How Well High School Geometry Students Learn Concepts Of Three-Dimensional Figures Using A Project-Based Instructional Strategy, Lenora A. Mcgrath

Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences

This paper examines how well the introduction of an integrated approach, namely, Project-based Instruction (PBI), which uses real-world contexts to investigate problems, leads to improved academic performance and student motivation in a 9^th Grade Geometry class studying three-dimensional figures and their properties. The experimental group worked through the researcher-designed unit that included mini-lessons, six benchmark lessons, and the design and creation of a final product to address the driving question of the unit. The comparison group experienced a normative teaching strategy designed by the classroom teacher. An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was chosen for the proposed study to …

Nebraska Test #2302: Claas Xerion 12.650 Terra Trac, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …

Nebraska Test #2300: Claas Xerion 12.590 Terra Trac, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …

Nebraska Test #2268: Case Ih Steiger 595, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …

Training Module And Assessment Strategy For Light Microscopy Skills Training In A Research Environment, Kristopher E. Kubow, Joseph A. Harsh

Faculty Scholarship

Training in specialized techniques and instrumentation is an important component of undergraduate and graduate education. While such training can occur in formal lab courses, it also occurs as students engage in research. Although training in a research lab setting is typically informal, implementing evidence-based practices from the classroom would be beneficial, particularly for learning complex techniques and instruments, for example, light microscopy. Using advanced microscopes for research is more complicated than using teaching microscopes in a course. In addition, microscopes are easy to misuse because they will generally always produce an image even if that image is suboptimal, misleading, or …

Exploring The Benefits, Barriers, And Sustainability Of Community Stem Partnerships: A Qualitative Case Study On Stem Collaboration In Elementary Education, Katherine M. Blagden

Open Access Dissertations

In an era of increasing emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, elementary schools often face significant challenges in implementing high-quality, integrated STEM instruction. These challenges include limited resources, inconsistent professional development, and a lack of access to real-world, community-based learning experiences (Dorph et al., 2018; National Science Board, 2024). This dissertation explores how collaborative partnerships among elementary schools, community organizations, and industry professionals can overcome these barriers and foster meaningful, sustainable STEM learning opportunities for young students. Drawing on the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model (Kretzmann & McKnight, 1993) and informed by a constructivist theoretical framework (Vygotsky, …

Mangroves: A Lesson On Modeling Changing Shorelines, Willa Skye

ENGS 15.11: Design and Education

This lesson is an overview of storm barriers, specifically mangroves and how they maintain shorelines. It is meant to offer a visual experience of coastline protection and provide a background for deeper understanding about intertidal zones and their conservation. Students will spend time creating a solution to a flooding problem by making a mock coast and storm barrier. To wrap-up the lesson, students will pair up, then reflect on their model and then individually write or draw their takeaways.

A Model For Utilising Crises-Related Issues To Facilitate Transdisciplinary Outdoor Steam Education For Sustainability In Integrated Mathematics, Language Arts And Technology Classrooms, Musa Saimon, Zsolt Lavicza, Tony Houghton, Fredrick Mtenzi, Pablo Carranza

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Education is one of the approaches that teachers adopt as they shift from content delivery focused teaching to skills development teaching. Also, effective STEAMING requires connection to issues outside the classroom (outdoor STEAM) and hence the coinage of the term Transdisciplinary Outdoor STEAM. However, research shows that teachers fail to design problems that match the framework of Transdisciplinary outdoor STEAM. In this study, we propose a model for using real-life crises such as Covid-19 or heatwaves or famine to support teachers in their effort to improve teaching practices in the 21st Century. The …

An Analysis Of The Status Of Ict Integration In Tanzanian Teacher Colleges Based On The Samr Model, Renatus Makolo, Fredrick Ishengoma, Deo Shao

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

The preparation of competent teachers to apply information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching depends on how a student teacher interacts with ICT at their teacher’s college (TC). Tutors require instructional strategies that engage student teachers in the use of ICTs. The study employed the substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition (SAMR) model to evaluate the status of tutors’ ICT integration methods. A researcher collected data from 320 tutors across ten teachers’ colleges TCs. SPSS analyzed the results quantitatively through multiple linear regressions, tables, and charts. The results show that tutors integrate ICT at a low level (substitution and augmentation). The …

Integration Of Design Thinking And Educational Technology Into Science Education: A Conceptual Framework For The Development Of Sustainability Competencies, Ashish Saseendran, Mary Vineetha Thomas

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This study presents a conceptual framework that integrates Educational Technology (EdTech) and Design Thinking (DT) to develop sustainability competencies among secondary school science students. Grounded in UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), the framework promotes systems thinking, strategic action, collaboration, and critical problem-solving. It blends Design-Based Learning (DBL) principles with the iterative stages of the Design Thinking process—Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—supporting curriculum-aligned, competency-based learning. By incorporating advanced EdTech tools such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), gamification, and learning analytics, the framework enhances student engagement and enables comprehensive assessment practices. …

Examining The Impact Of Conceptual Mathematics Instructional Practices On Middle School Achievement For Low-Income Public-School Students, Tracy L. Donath

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation in practice investigates the persistent decline in mathematics proficiency between the fourth and fifth grades, particularly among low-income compared to high-income students in a large, urban public school district in central Illinois. Using Mintrop’s Cycle of Inquiry and the CPED framework in a 90-day intervention, seven fifth-grade teachers implemented small group lessons designed to build students’ conceptual understanding of grade level mathematics. This data-driven intervention encouraged the teachers to use a variety of manipulatives and visual representations to improve students’ mathematics proficiency on four grade level Common Core standards. Data collected through classroom pretests, posttests, and exit tickets, …

Evaluation Of Ste(A)M Education: An Analysis Of Research And Practices From 2014 To 2023, Billy T.M. Wong, Kam Cheong Li, Mengjin Liu

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM (by including Arts) education (hereafter STE(A)M education) has been widely studied and practiced. Evaluation plays an important role in assessing and improving the effectiveness of relevant initiatives. Although there has been extensive research on evaluating STE(A)M education, little attention has been paid to examining the patterns of said evaluations. To address the research gap, this paper analyses relevant work on the evaluation of STE(A)M education practices with respect to their countries/regions, levels of education, discipline domains, pedagogical approaches, objectives of evaluation, evaluation areas, as well as data collection and analysis methods. It …

Development Of Computational Thinking Tests On Genetic Concepts Using Bear Assessment System, Muhammad Rafik, Dewi Murni, Siti Gia Syauqiyah Fitri, Indah Juwita Sari

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This study aims to develop and assess the feasibility of a computational thinking skills test instrument on genetic concepts for high school students. The method used is Research & Development (R&D) with the Berkeley Evaluation and Assessment Research (BEAR) Assessment System design, which includes construct maps, item design, outcome space, and measurement models. The study was conducted in seven public high schools in Banten and the Biology Education Department of Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa in January-May 2024. The instrument’s feasibility was assessed using expert assessments (materials, evaluation, and practitioners), analysis of trial data, and student assessments via questionnaires. The average …

Educational Games For Science Learning: A Teacher`S Toolkit For Board And Card Games To Support Active Science Learning, Kiran Qasim Ali, Wadhwani Nimarta, Ruby Bano

Books

This booklet aims to restore science education to its roots in inquiry and exploration. By incorporating play into science teaching, it seeks to rekindle the interest and engagement that conventional methods frequently diminish. Play is not a mere break from learning; it involves experimentation, decision- making, and discovery - processes that are essential both to childhood and to understanding science.
The games presented here connect curriculum goals with interactive, purposeful activities. They provide teachers with structured yet flexible tools to promote active learning, deepen conceptual understanding, and foster student participation. Each game reflects the realities of local classrooms while offering …

Unmasking The Nexus Of Race, Ethnicity, And Health: An Intersectional Analysis Of The Epistemology Of Race In Medicine, Medical Curricula, And Health Disparities, Antoinette Leonard-Jean Charles

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

The persistent health disparities faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the United States are deeply rooted in systemic racism embedded within medical education and clinical practice. Historical acceptance of racial supremacy in the United States has shaped both the foundations and continued practices of medical education, leading to entrenched biases that affect healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This dissertation critically examines the intersection of race, education, and health by analyzing how historical and contemporary understandings of race and ethnicity shape medical curricula, healthcare practices, and patient care. Through the integration of Critical Race Theory (CRT), Social …

Modern Classical Christian Education?, Donna Lybarger

Master of Arts in Classical Studies

This thesis asks if the ancient tradition of classical education is an education method for the modern world. More specifically, this thesis questions, how might classical education methods be implemented for the acquisition of wisdom in the modern world? The literature review gives a brief history of classical education from the Greeks, and a history of why classical education is again a topic of conversation in the modern world. The three stages of classical education, the trivium, is explained. Classical Christian education is defined noting the method remains the same, but the difference is the nuances of the virtues of …

Wip-Monarch Accelerator Program To Engineering: A Reflection On The First Semester, Kristin Eden, Jeffrey W. Fergus, Stacie I. Ringleb

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

This work in progress paper examines the Monarch Accelerator Program to Engineering (MAP2E) program. The MAP2E Program was developed to assist students who desire to become engineers but may need additional assistance in math and science. and it allows students to develop their math and science skills while creating a pathway to personal or professional enriching skills. Furthermore, the MAP2E program allows students to develop their math and science skills and create parallel pathways to personal or professionally enriching skills. For instance, a student may hope to one day start their own engineering firm. A business administration pathway would allow …

Designing A Tpack-Based Mobile Learning Model For Biology Education Using Nominal Group Techniques, Cik Jamaliah Abd Manaf, Shakinaz Desa, Muhammad Ikhwan Mat Saad, Helen Crompton

STEMPS Faculty Publications

Mobile learning (m-learning) enhances STEM education, particularly in biology, by supporting visualization and interaction. However, a structured framework integrating technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) is essential. This study designs a TPACK-based mobile learning model for biology using the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). A workshop with 10 experts identified seven key components and 67 elements, with nine elements rejected due to low consensus. The validated framework will guide model development using Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and digital citizenship, ultimately fostering effective mobile learning environments for biology education.

Demystifying Misconceptions In Introductory Undergraduate Chemistry Education With 3d Printed Molecular Orbitals, Hiwot Endeshaw, Daniel J. O'Leary

Pomona Senior Theses

Spatial abilities are invaluable skills for the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. However, women, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and ethnic minorities are more likely to have less developed spatial abilities, which is one of the many contributing factors for the lack of diversity in STEM subjects like chemistry. Teaching spatial skills to undergraduate chemistry students may address this issue and help increase the diversity of students who go on to continue their education in the subject. 3D printing technology in higher education has exploded in recent years, presenting a unique opportunity to teach “hard to grasp” concepts …

Self-Efficacy And Stem Education: A Study Of Family And Consumer Science Teachers In Pennsylvania, Charlene Smith, Philip A. Reed

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has become widely promoted. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) uses science to improve home life while reinforcing technology, engineering, and mathematics principles. However, FCS is not usually recognized as a STEM subject. The purpose of this study was to determine what factors may affect FCS teachers’ level of self-efficacy in teaching STEM to provide supports that improve teaching practices. This quantitative study surveyed secondary FCS teachers in Pennsylvania using the T‐STEM Survey for Elementary Teachers. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the predictive …

A Pathway To Completion: Student Veterans Pursuing Engineering Degrees, Kim E. Bullington, Cynthia L. Tomovic, Anthony W. Dean, Vukica Jovanovic

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

This 5‐year research project was based on an NSF S‐STEM research grant (1742118) focused on student veteran education and workforce preparation. We addressed STEM workforce and defence community needs by providing targeted scholarships and support for veteran students pursuing engineering degrees. Our aim was to enhance the workforce by improving access and success rates through financial and institutional support, while developing evidence‐based practices for recruitment, retention and graduation of student veterans. Through targeted interventions, we examined obstacles student veterans face in education and in engineering programs and increased their sense of camaraderie, career awareness, engineering identity, professional development, financial security …

T3-Ciders: Train-The-Trainer And Community Building To Increase Cyberinfrastructure Adoption In Cybersecurity Research And Education, Wirawan Purwanto, Mohan Yang, Peng Jiang, Shanan Chappell Moots, Masha Sosonkina, Hongyi Wu

University Administration Publications

T³-CIDERS is a train-the-trainer program to increase the adoption of advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) and data skills into the fabric of research and education in cybersecurity and cyber-related disciplines. T³-CIDERS trains faculty, researchers, and students as “future trainers” (FTs) with hands-on technical and instructional skills to enable more people to effectively leverage CI in cybersecurity. The program includes a series of technical pre-training modules, a weeklong summer institute, ongoing learning engagements conducted over an academic year; it culminates with the FTs conducting locally tailored CI-infused training events at their respective home institutions. Ultimately, T³-CIDERS aims to build a “CI+cybersecurity” community of …

The Antibiofilm Efficacy Of Copper And Zinc-Enhanced Borate Bioactive Glasses On Polymicrobial Biofilms, Sarah Fakher, David J. Westenberg

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant global challenge driven by biofilm-forming pathogens. Polymicrobial biofilms, involving interactions between multiple microbial species, exacerbate treatment difficulties due to their enhanced resistance to antimicrobial therapies. Borate bioactive glasses (BBGs) are an emerging class of biomaterials that have attracted significant interest in infection control. The incorporation of copper and zinc into the BBG matrix can effectively disrupt biofilm formation and bacterial colonization. This study investigates the antibiofilm efficacy of copper and zinc-doped BBGs against polymicrobial biofilms formed by S. epidermidis, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa. Using static and dynamic biofilm models, BBGs were applied through …

Incorporation Of Citizen Science In Classrooms To Enrich Learning, Ryan Moellendick

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

This paper explores the use of citizen science experiences as a method of enriching content in middle school and high school science classrooms. This article explores my own experiences working with the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB) Initiative and the application of available citizen science experiences in the classroom in alignment with Ohio's Learning Standard's for Science.