HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Undergraduate Research Experiences in Machine Learning for First Generation Students

HSI 实施和评估项目：第一代学生的机器学习本科研究经验

• 批准号: 2345361
• 负责人: Sheng-Jen Hsieh
• 金额: $ 50万
• 依托单位: Texas A&M University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-03-01 至 2027-02-28
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2345361&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: HSI; Implementation; Evaluation; Project; Undergraduate; HSI; Implementation; Evaluation; Project; Undergraduate

HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Undergraduate Research Experiences in Machine Learning for First Generation Students With support from the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI Program), this Track 2 project aims to develop, implement, and evaluate a year-long program to provide machine learning-related research opportunities to first generation (FG) undergraduate STEM students. Relatively few undergraduate research programs have specifically targeted FG students. Participants will work on a research project with a faculty mentor, and participate in workshops focusing on research skills, current research topics, and how to apply for graduate school and jobs. Additionally, the program experience will also include participation in a learning community where program participants can work together, exchange ideas, and use shared resources. Participants will be strongly encouraged to present their research findings and experiences at regional and national level conferences. They will also attend a hands-on workshop to learn about machine learning and design/build a working model of an automated system. It is expected that these experiences will prepare FG students for success in graduate school and/or in careers related to problem-solving and machine learning.This project will provide an opportunity to conduct research on intersectional identities and needs of first-generation students who engage in undergraduate research. Although much work has been published on STEM research programs for undergraduate students, as well as on programs to help first generation students be successful in college and in STEM subjects, relatively little work has focused specifically on the needs of FG undergraduate participants in STEM research programs. However, first generation undergraduates who choose to participate in a STEM research program may have different needs and strengths than FG students who do not choose to engage in research. They are also likely different from continuing generation (CG) students who participate in undergraduate research. As a result, the types of support that FG researchers need to be successful may be different from the support needed by FG non-researchers or CG researchers. Expected outcomes include 1) a better understanding of the specific needs of FG undergraduate researchers and how to help them be successful; 2) increases in participants’ research and problem-solving skills, knowledge of machine learning as related to research, awareness of research-related careers and how to prepare for them, and increased self-efficacy; 3) acceptance into graduate programs or offers for research-related jobs; 4) publications in research-related journals and conference proceedings; 5) retention and graduation rates for program participants that exceed the average for other first generation students in STEM at their institution. The HSI Program aims to enhance undergraduate STEM education and build capacity at HSIs. Projects supported by the HSI Program will also generate new knowledge on how to achieve these aims.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

HSI实施和评估项目：在改进的本科STEM教育的支持下，在第一代学生的机器学习方面的本科研究经验：西班牙裔服务机构（HSI计划），该轨道2项目旨在开发，实施和评估一年的计划，以提供为期一年的计划，以提供一项为机器学习的研究机会，以使机器学习机会（FG）低级学生。相对较少的本科研究计划专门针对FG学生。参与者将以教师的心理工作从事研究项目，并参加专注于研究技能，当前研究主题以及如何申请研究生院和工作的研讨会。此外，计划经验还将包括参加学习社区，计划参与者可以共同努力，交换想法并使用共享资源。强烈鼓励参与者在区域和国家层面会议上介绍他们的研究结果和经验。他们还将参加一个动手研讨会，以了解机器学习和设计/建立自动化系统的工作模型。可以预期，这些经验将使FG学生在研究生院和/或与解决问题和机器学习有关的职业中取得成功。该项目将提供有关第一代学生交叉认同和需求进行研究的机会，尽管已经在STEM研究方面发表了许多工作，尽管在STEM研究方案方面已经为缺乏的学生提供了成功，并且在大学生方面很少有专注于STEM的专业工作，而在STEM中的工作却很少。在STEM研究计划中。但是，与不选择研究研究的FG学生相比，选择参加STEM研究计划的第一代本科生可能有不同的需求和优势。他们也可能与参加本科研究的持续一代（CG）学生不同。结果，FG研究人员需要成功的支持类型可能与FG非研究人员或CG研究人员所需的支持不同。预期的结果包括1）更好地了解FG本科研究人员的特定需求以及如何帮助他们成功； 2）提高参与者的研究和解决问题的技能，与研究相关的机器学习知识，与研究相关的职业的认识以及如何为他们做准备以及提高自我效能； 3）接受研究生课程或与研究相关的工作要约； 4）与研究相关期刊和会议论文集的出版物； 5）计划参与者的保留率和毕业率超过了STEM中其他第一代学生的平均水平。 HSI计划旨在增强本科STEM教育并在HSIS的建立能力。 HSI计划支持的项目还将为如何实现这些目标提供新的知识。该奖项反映了NSF的法定任务，并使用基金会的知识分子优点和更广泛的影响标准来通过评估来诚实地获得支持。