Collaborative Research: A Semiconductor Curriculum and Learning Framework for High-Schoolers Using Artificial Intelligence, Game Modules, and Hands-on Experiences

协作研究：利用人工智能、游戏模块和实践经验为高中生提供半导体课程和学习框架

• 批准号: 2342747
• 负责人: Lin Lipsmeyer
• 金额: $ 41.48万
• 依托单位: Southern Methodist University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-06-01 至 2028-05-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2342747&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Collaborative; Research; Semiconductor; Curriculum; Learning

Semiconductors are essential components of electronic devices, enabling advances in important applications and systems such as communication, healthcare, and national security. In order to sustain the U.S.'s global competitiveness in the semiconductor industry, there is a growing demand for a skilled semiconductor workforce. High-schoolers are among the most frequent users of electronic devices. However, many do not know how these devices are designed and manufactured. To address the knowledge gaps and workforce needs equitably, this project will develop a semiconductor curriculum with high-school-aged students from diverse backgrounds, and with partners in higher education, K-12, and industries, enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies. Game-based semiconductor modules will be created for students to play and learn with peers choosing culturally diverse avatars. These learning modules will be made available to a wide range of students through the project collaborator Stemuli, a game-based learning company. In addition, approximately 50 students each summer (years 2-4) will be engaged in in-person workshops hosted in Maine and Texas. Through these workshops, students will be engaged in hands-on activities and field trips to semiconductor companies where they will connect their game-based learning with industry experiences. Based on students' feedback, the workshop and game curriculum will be designed and improved iteratively. This Developing and Testing Innovations (DTI) project aims to help high-school students develop skills and career interests in the semiconductor fields through an innovative game-based learning platform, hands-on activities, and industry field trips. The overarching research question is: To what extent do the designs and integration of AI Educator(a generative AI tool for education), game-based learning, and hands-on experiences provide equitable access and strengthen students’ engagements, awareness, interests, and knowledge in STEM careers? The AI Educator will provide students with suggestions, assistance, and additional study materials about the subject matter. The AI component will be responsible for tuning the output content based on the student’s interests, hobbies, and preferences to make the experience more relatable. Data collection will include students’ attitudes, game activities, and hands-on learning outcomes. Design-based research methods will be used incorporating the NASA Task Load Index, t-test, interviews, and surveys to understand students’ learning and efficacy of the game and workshop curriculum. The Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework will be used and refined throughout the AI and game technology integrations into the semiconductor curriculum and education pathways. The project will be designed with a focus on equity, accessibility, engagement, and collaboration, catering to students from diverse backgrounds. This project is co-funded by the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program, which supports projects that build understandings of practices, program elements, contexts and processes contributing to increasing students' knowledge and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communication technology (ICT) careers. This project is also co-funded by the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program and the Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12) program.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.

半导体是电子设备的重要组成部分，可促进通信、医疗保健和国家安全等重要应用和系统的进步。为了维持美国在半导体行业的全球竞争力，对熟练半导体劳动力的需求不断增长。高中生是电子设备最频繁的用户之一，但是，许多人不知道这些设备是如何设计和制造的。为了公平地解决知识差距和劳动力需求，该项目将开发针对高中生的半导体课程。来自不同阶层的学生与高等教育、K-12 和行业的合作伙伴合作，利用人工智能 (AI) 和其他创新技术，创建基于游戏的半导体模块，供学生与选择不同文化的化身的同龄人一起玩耍和学习。学习模块将通过项目合作者 Stemuli（一家基于游戏的学习公司）向广大学生提供。此外，每年夏天（2-4 年级）约有 50 名学生将参加在缅因州举办的面对面研讨会。和德克萨斯州。在研讨会上，学生将参与半导体公司的实践活动和实地考察，根据学生的反馈，迭代地设计和改进研讨会和游戏课程。和测试创新（DTI）项目旨在通过基于游戏的创新学习平台、实践活动和行业实地考察来帮助高中生培养半导体领域的技能和职业兴趣。首要的研究问题是：什么。人工智能的设计和集成程度Educator（一种用于教育的生成式人工智能工具）、基于游戏的学习和实践经验提供了公平的机会，并增强了学生对 STEM 职业的参与度、意识、兴趣和知识？ AI 教育者将为学生提供建议，人工智能组件将负责根据学生的兴趣、爱好和偏好调整输出内容，以使体验更加相关。数据收集将包括学生的态度、游戏。活动和实践学习成果。将使用基于设计的研究方法，结合 NASA 任务负荷指数、t 测试、访谈和调查来了解学生的游戏和研讨会课程的学习和效果。该项目的设计将重点关注公平性、可访问性、参与性和协作，以适应来自不同背景的学生。 -由创新技术经验资助学生和教师 (ITEST) 计划，支持加深对实践、计划要素、背景和流程的理解的项目，有助于增加学生对科学、技术、工程和数学 (STEM) 以及信息和通信技术 (ICT) 的知识和兴趣该项目还由推进非正式 STEM 学习 (AISL) 计划和发现研究 PreK-12 (DRK-12) 计划共同资助。该奖项反映了 NSF 的法定使命，并通过评估被认为值得支持。利用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准。