ERIC Number: EJ1231794
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1557-5284
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An Integrated STEM Introduction to Increase Interdisciplinary Thinking and Research Preparation
Kramer, Barbara; Walston, Timothy
Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, v20 n1 p50-53 Apr-Sep 2019
An integrative introduction to the sciences and an introduction to scientific writing can provide a strong foundation for broadly trained STEM majors to explore the interconnectedness of STEM disciplines and prepare them for scientific research. These goals have been accomplished through a sequence of two first-year courses, STEM 101: Integrative STEM Freshman Seminar and STEM 105: Inquiry Seminar. In STEM 101, students define the STEM disciplines, see the interconnectedness of the disciplines, learn scientific ethics, and develop team-building skills as they complete a group project that explores the nature and process of science. In STEM 105, students learn about and then engage in a variety of forms of scientific communication as they develop and present an independent research proposal.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Thinking Skills, Scientific Principles, Writing Skills, Majors (Students), Undergraduate Students, Scientific Research, Educational Objectives, Course Descriptions, Teamwork, Ethics, Student Projects, Communication (Thought Transfer), Correlation, Teaching Methods, Introductory Courses, College Freshmen, Student Research, Research Proposals
Institute for STEM Education and Research. P.O. Box 4001, Auburn, AL 36831. Tel: 334-844-3360; Web site: http://www.jstem.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: DMS0928013; DUE1742289