New, GK-12 Connections in the Classroom: Molecules to Muscles (C2M2)

新的 GK-12 课堂连接：分子到肌肉 (C2M2)

• 批准号: 0947944
• 负责人: SARAH MORGAN
• 金额: $ 234.49万
• 依托单位: University of Southern Mississippi
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2010
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2010-06-15 至 2016-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0947944&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: New; GK; 12; Connections; Classroom

The goal of Connections in the Classroom: Molecules to Muscles (C2M2) is to enhance graduate fellows' communication and teaching skills in an interdisciplinary research and education setting. The interdisciplinary research theme ?molecules to muscles? is used as a vehicle to increase relevancy of science coursework to high school students by relating research advances in areas important to them (i.e. sports, soldier protection), while fellows will gain the ability to communicate to non-scientific audiences and researchers outside their field through an interdisciplinary team approach. Research improving human performance transcends the boundaries of individual scientific disciplines and requires seamless communication between biologists, chemists, biochemists, materials scientists and engineers. Eight fellows will be recruited each year from the College of Science and Technology to work with HS science teachers to develop and deliver classroom activities based on fellows? research, ranging from polymer composites for sporting equipment to biochemical processes of respiration. Fellows, teachers and high school students will gain appreciation for the integrative nature of scientific advancements through a unique interdisciplinary approach. C2M2 will impact a diverse group of fellows, teachers and HS students with the goal of developing future scientific leaders. Mississippi ranks 49th in participation in the high-tech industry and has the highest percentage African American population, a segment particularly underrepresented in advanced STEM degrees and careers, and The University of Southern Mississippi hosts a one-third minority student population. Results will be disseminated through a web-site, publications and presentations at education and scientific conferences. Industry support will help sustain GK-12 activities.

课堂上的联系的目的：与肌肉的分子（C2M2）是在跨学科研究和教育环境中增强研究生的沟通和教学技能。跨学科研究主题？肌肉分子？通过将与他们重要的领域的研究进展联系起来（即体育，士兵保护），将科学课程与高中生的相关性联系起来，而研究人员将通过跨学科团队的方法获得与非科学的受众和研究人员进行交流的能力。改善人类绩效的研究超越了个人科学学科的界限，需要生物学家，化学家，生物化学家，材料科学家和工程师之间的无缝沟通。 每年将从科学技术学院招募八名研究员来与HS科学老师合作，​​以基于研究员开发和提供课堂活动？研究，从体育设备的聚合物复合材料到呼吸的生化过程。 研究员，教师和高中生将通过独特的跨学科方法来赞赏科学进步的综合性质。 C2M2将影响各种各样的研究员，教师和HS学生，以培养未来的科学领导者。密西西比州在高科技行业的参与中排名第49，是非洲裔美国人口最高的人口，这一领域尤其是高级STEM学位和职业的人数不足，而南密西西比大学则拥有三分之一的少数群体学生群体。结果将通过教育和科学会议的网站，出版物和演讲来传播。行业支持将有助于维持GK-12的活动。