The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (http://nlvm.usu.edu) involves faculty and researchers from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and School of Teacher Education and Leadership.
The National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (http://www.ncete.org/flash/index.php) involves faculty and researchers from multiple engineering and education departments at 9 partner institutions across the United States.
Todd Campbell (Principal Investigator)
J.R. Dennison (Co-Principal Investigator)
The Northern Utah Science Teaching and Laboratory Initiative partners USU Scientists and area High School Science Teachers as members of learning communities to further improve science teaching. This three-year project begins in Summer 2009 and will focus on effective instructional strategies in science classrooms.
Engineering State is an event held by the College of Engineering for high school juniors. Prospective high school juniors interested in attending Utah State University will experience a hands-on, in-depth view of each department within the College of Engineering and solve common problems using the strategies and tools of today's engineers. The College of Engineering provides a fascinating tour of its state-of-the-art facilities and involves the best members of its faculty and staff to provide a quality experience.
The Center for Integrated BioSystems at Utah State University leads a progressive, interdisciplinary effort in research, core services, and education serving agriculture and life sciences.
Integrating Computer Simulations and Hands-On Real-World Experimentations to Improve Undergraduate Manufacturing Engineering Education, NSF Award #0536415
Ning Fang (Principal Investigator)
Gary Stewardson (Co-Principal Investigator)
This project is improving the undergraduate manufacturing engineering educational experience by developing an innovative model using hands-on minds-on experiences that significantly improve both cognitive learning and student motivation. The PIs are developing both computer simulations and hands on experiments that address manufacturing machining operations. The computer simulations represent specific machining problems, such as the prediction of cutting forces. The students are collecting experimental data via hands on laboratory exercises and using this data as input to the simulation model. Using the simulation results, the students are performing a second set of experiments and validating the simulation model output.
The Utah Mathematics Endorsement Project (UMEP) is funded through a Mathematics and
Science Partnership Grant under Title II Part B of the NCLB Legislation. UMEP is directed by
Jim Cangelosi (Professor of Mathematics at Utah State University) in collaboration with (Utah State Office of Education Mathematics Education Specialist) and an advisory board of Utah School District Mathematics Coordinators.
USU Physics Day at Lagoon is a an educational activity that gives High School and Middle School students the chance to explore the reality of physics in a fun way. It provides students with the opportunity to take concepts outside the classroom and into their memories forever.
Utah Agriculture in the Classroom is designed to improve agricultural literacy by developing programs that increase student awareness about agriculture and instill in students an appreciation for our food and fiber system.
GEAR UP is a national program administered by Utah State University that helps junior high and high school students prepare for and succeed at a university education.
GEAR UP students receive free tutoring, help with homework and advice from mentors who are current college students. GEAR UP students take part in monthly educational workshops and fieldtrips that focus on college preparation. Students also learn crucial life skills and how to prepare for college entrance exams.
The mission of the Utah Climate Center (UCC) is to facilitate access to climate data and information, and to use expertise in atmospheric science to interpret climate information in an accurate and innovative fashion for the public. The mission includes the design of new products to meet present and future needs of agriculture, natural resources, government, industry, tourism, and educational organizations in Utah and the intermountain region.
The NASA Space Grant Consortium is a multi-institutional group designed primarily to recruit, mentor, and fellowship outstanding students into space-related educational career paths. In addition, the Consortium provides space-related research design experiences for undergraduate students through projects which involve student participation and which are relevant to NASA Strategic Enterprises and Centers.
Math Girls is an investigation of the educational potential of virtual peers, often called pedagogical agents as learning companions (PALs), to change high school girls' negative self-images and attitudes toward STEM, moving them in a desirable direction. The goals of the project include 1) investigating the effectiveness of PALs in facilitating girls' self-confidence and efficacy in learning math and 2) investigating the characteristics of PALs critical to that end.