New, GK-12 Program at the University of Houston: Innovations in Nanotechnology and Nanosciences using a Knowledge, Applications, Research, and Technology (KART) Approach

休斯顿大学的新 GK-12 项目：利用知识、应用、研究和技术 (KART) 方法进行纳米技术和纳米科学的创新

• 批准号: 0840889
• 负责人: Pradeep Sharma
• 金额: $ 287.47万
• 依托单位: University of Houston
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2009
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2009-04-01 至 2016-03-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0840889&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: New; GK; 12; Program; University

?Innovations in Nanotechnology and Nanosciences? using a Knowledge, Applications, Research, and Technology (KART) ApproachThis grant will (i) provide engineering graduate students engaged in state-of-the-art nanotechnology related research to learn the articulation of complex scientific and engineering issues in a GK-12 classroom environment through direct immersive interaction with students and teachers (for example, via interactive modules based on science behind Harry Potter), (ii) provide GK-12 teachers with recent knowledge and innovative learning activities in nanotechnology that are subsequently shared with GK-12 students to enable a deep understanding of the fundamentals of physical sciences. Special features of the program include: (i) active hands-on learning activities using the KART approach for GK-12 students and teachers led by graduate fellows, (ii) summer research experiences for teachers through current NSF funded RET: ?Innovations in Nanotechnology?, and (iii) joint participation by teachers and graduate fellows in journal publications and conferences. Thus, the intellectual merit of the proposed program lies in its unique approach to inculcate, communication skills, alternate career paths, community citizenship, and visionary educator qualities among highly motivated and dedicated graduate fellows conducting research with internationally recognized faculty in nanotechnology and nanosciences. The broader impact of this program is that it will draw participants from a variety of schools across the Houston area with student bodies rich in diversity. Graduate fellows and teachers will disseminate the results of their teaching modules through appropriate conferences and journals. This grant is anticipated to significantly enhance the diversity and number of future research and development-oriented technological leaders thus helping to fill our nation?s need to establish and maintain a diverse, technological workforce.

？纳米技术和纳米科学的创新？使用知识、应用、研究和技术 (KART) 方法该赠款将 (i) 为从事最先进纳米技术相关研究的工程研究生提供 GK-12 中复杂科学和工程问题的阐述通过与学生和教师直接沉浸式互动的课堂环境（例如，通过基于《哈利·波特》背后的科学的互动模块），(ii) 为 GK-12 教师提供纳米技术方面的最新知识和创新学习活动，随后与 GK-12 共享学生能够对物理科学基础知识的深刻理解。该计划的特色包括：(i) 由研究生领导的 GK-12 学生和教师使用 KART 方法进行积极的实践学习活动，(ii) 通过当前 NSF 资助的 RET 为教师提供夏季研究经验：纳米技术的创新?，以及(iii) 教师和研究生共同参与期刊出版物和会议。因此，该项目的智力优点在于其独特的灌输方法、沟通技巧、替代职业道路、社区公民意识和富有远见的教育家素质，这些研究生院士与国际公认的纳米技术和纳米科学教师一起进行研究，具有积极性和敬业精神。 该计划更广泛的影响在于，它将吸引来自休斯顿地区各学校的参与者，学生群体具有丰富的多样性。 研究生和教师将通过适当的会议和期刊传播其教学模块的成果。这笔赠款预计将显着提高未来以研发为导向的技术领导者的多样性和数量，从而有助于满足我们国家建立和维持多元化技术劳动力的需求。