STEM Education Innovation Programs

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Creative Scientific Inquiry Experiences
Ellene Tratras Contis, Eastern Michigan University
The Creative Scientific Inquiry Experience (CSIE) is a STEM-related program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that connects students with faculty and with community projects through an integrated science curriculum. We specialize in creating learning experiences for students in STEM fields through innovative courses and student events. Our courses are 1-2 credit hours, and faculty work with community partners to develop coursework that allows students to work on real-world problems.

Activity Types: Workshops, Teaching Circles/Learning Communities, Conferences
Program Components: Outreach:Inter-Institutional Collaboration, Student Recruiting, Presentations/Talks, Professional Development:Student Assessment, Institutional Systems:Incentive/Reward Systems, Professional Development:Curriculum Development, Pedagogical Training, Advising and Mentoring, Diversity/Inclusion, Outreach:Marketing Campaign, Institutional Systems:Interdepartmental Collaboration, Supporting Students:Clubs/Social Activities, Outreach:Informal Education, Supporting Students:Mentoring Program, Student Engagement, Bootcamp, Tutoring
Target Audience: Institution Administration, Tenured/Tenure-track Faculty, Underrepresented Minority Students, Undergraduate Non-Majors, First-year College Students, Undergraduate Majors, First Generation College Students
Point of Intervention: Institution
Institution Type: Doctorate-granting Universities:Moderate Research Activity

Academic Investment in Mathematics & Science (AIMS)
W. Robert (Bob) Midden, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
This is a comprehensive scholarship and support program designed to enhance the success of under-represented minority students and women in earning undergraduate degrees in STEM fields.

Program Components: Outreach:Marketing Campaign, Student Recruiting, Alumni Program, Supporting Students:Clubs/Social Activities, Outreach:Outreach to K12 Teachers and Students, Supporting Students:Cohort Program, Student Engagement, Tutoring, Mentoring Program, Bridge Program, Learning Communities, Undergraduate Research, Internships, Scholarships, Grants, Workstudy, Academic Support, Professional Preparation, Quantitative Skills
Target Audience: Underrepresented Minority Students, Undergraduate Majors, First-year College Students, First Generation College Students
Point of Intervention: Institution
Institution Type: Doctorate-granting Universities:Higher Research Activity

STEM Professional Academy to Reinvigorate the Culture of Teaching (SPARCT)
Laura Frost, Florida Gulf Coast University
A multidisciplinary STEM faculty professional development program called STEM Professional Academy to Reinvigorate the Culture of Teaching (SPARCT) is completing its second year at Florida Gulf Coast University. SPARCT includes a 36-hour summer STEM academy and a commitment to a faculty learning community during the subsequent academic year. We chronicled faculty development progress through video interviews with participants, student retention, interest, and confidence in SPARCT participant classes, and faculty feedback on programming.

Activity Types: Teaching Circles/Learning Communities, Workshops
Program Components: Professional Development:Advising and Mentoring, Pedagogical Training, Curriculum Development, Outreach:Inter-Institutional Collaboration
Target Audience: Non-tenure Track Faculty, Tenured/Tenure-track Faculty
Point of Intervention: Institution
Institution Type: Master's Colleges and Universities